Pongal (Ven Pongal) with Sambar and Chutnies Ven pongal is the simplest and healthy South-Indian breakfast . Somewhat similar to khichdi. Goes well with coconut chuteny, sambar ,dried curd chilies and paapads. This is similar to khichdi. Ingredients Rice- 1 cup Moong daal washed- 1/4 c up and 2 tblspns Ghee- 3 tblspns Kali mirch (blck pepper)-1tspn