Andhra Style Pongal / Ven Pngal

Ingredients:-


Rice -1 cup
Yellow Moong Dal -1 cup(pesara Pappu)
Water - 6 to 7 cups
Bay leaves-3 nos
Ghee-3 tbsp
Oil-2 tbsp (optional)
Cumin Seeds-1 tsp
Black Pepper Corns-20 nos
Curry Leaves-few
Cashew nuts- 10 to 15 broken
Salt to taste



Method:-

Wash and soak rice and dal for 30 minutes.



Meanwhile in a pressure cooker heat ghee.Add cumin seeds.let them splutter,then add bay