Thinai Venn Pongal / Navane / Foxtail Venn Pongal - Pongal Special Recipe!

Thinai Venn Pongal 

Thinai is a millet which is a good alternative to rice. It is rich in Iron, calcium, protein and minerals. 

I always include millets in my regular diet. Thinai is light and healthy comparing to normal rice. While preparing Thinai we need to wash it well and soak for 1hr. 

Ingredients:

Thinai / Foxtail Millet - 1 cup
Moong dal - 1/2 cup
Ghee - 2-3 tablespoons
Pepper powder - 1 tsp
Cumin powder - 1 tsp
Asafoetida /Hing - 1/2 tsp
Cashews few
Salt to taste

Method:
# Soak Thinai / Foxtail for atleast one hour. Before you need to wash it well.

# Pressure cook both Thinai/Foxtail with moong dal. ( For 2-3 whistle and simmer the stove for 5-10 min, then need 2 more whistle to cook and then ...switch off the stove.

# Mash well, add salt and asafoetida and mix well. Heat a kadai, add ghee, fry cashews, pepper powder, and cumin/ jeera powder. When fried well pour it in thinai/ foxtail pongal.... Mix well.
Serve with sambar or Chutney.

Please do try and provide your comments.
Thank you!!