## Oats Ven Pongal Recipe (South Indian Recipes Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Oats Ven Pongal Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Indian Recipes South Indian Breakfast**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 40 minutes
**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** South Indian Breakfast
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Oats Ven Pongal Recipe:
* 1 tablespoon Ghee
* 1 cup Instant Oats (Oatmeal)
* 1/2 cup Yellow Moong Dal (Split)
* Salt – to taste
* 2 tablespoons Ghee
* 2 tablespoons Cashew nuts – quartered
* 1 inch Ginger
* 1/8 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns – coarsely pounded
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Oats Ven Pongal Recipe:
1. cover the pan, place the weight on and until you hear one whistle.
2. After the first whistle, turn the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
3. After 3 to 4 minutes, turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
4. Keep this aside.
5. In our next step, we will roast and cook the oats.
6. Heat a tablespoon of ghee in a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat.
7. Add the oats and saute on medium heat until the oats gets lightly toasted.
8. Add in 3/4 cup of water and cook the oats.
9. This will take about 3 to 4 minutes.
10. Keep stirring continuously until the oats is cooked.
11. Once the oats are cooked, stir in the cooked Moong dal and add some salt to taste.
12. Cover the pan and keep the heat on low, while we proceed to prepare the seasoning.
13. To make the seasoning for the Oats Ven Pongal; heat 2 tablespoons of ghee on medium heat.
14. Add the cashew nuts and allow it to roast until golden brown.
15. As you notice the cashew nuts changing color, add the ginger, pepper, curry leaves and asafoetida and give the mixture a stir for a few seconds.
16. Turn off the heat.
17. In the final step, add the seasoning mixture to the Oat Ven Pongal and stir well to combine.
18. Serve the Oats Ven Pongal along with Coconut Chutney and Oats Sakkarai Pongal for the “Festival of Pongal”, for breakfast or even for dinner.
### Tips for the Best Oats Ven Pongal Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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