Heat a pan add split moong dal after wash and dry a little to roast for a while till fragrant.

Add rice to it and water and salt to taste. Pressure cool till 4 whistles.

On the other hand heat ghee in a good amount add cashews and fry till golden.Keep aside.

Add chopped ginger,red whole chilli chopped,green chilli,hing and cumin seeds.cook a little till crackle.add turmeric powder.Switch off the gas.

After 3-4 whistles,and pressure release naturally take a ladle and mix rice well to make them little mushy.

Now add cashew and tadka to the pongal.

Mix well and serve hot with sambar or rasam.