In a pressure cooker, add 2 tbps ghee, add asafoetida, green chillies and ginger and saute. Then add the washed rice and dal and add 4 cups water and salt as required. Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles. Now the rice and dal is cooked.

For the seasoning, add 2 tbsps ghee, add the cashews and roast till golden brown. To this, add cumin seeds, pepper corns and curry leaves. Now add this to the rice-dal mixture and mix well. Pongal is ready to serve!!!