How long does Ven Pongal Maggi take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Ven Pongal Maggi serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Ven Pongal Maggi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Ven Pongal Maggi spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Ven Pongal Maggi?

2 pack Maggi, 2 tbsp Moong Dal, 1 Green Chilli, 3 tbsp Ghee, 1 tbsp Cashew (half), ½ tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Ven Pongal Maggi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Ven Pongal Maggi?

About 574 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Ven Pongal Maggi

Name: Ven Pongal Maggi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: for boiling Water; 2 pack Maggi; ½ tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; 3 tbsp Ghee; ½ inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli, Diced; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 1 tbsp Cashew (half); ¾ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Moong Dal, Cooked; ¼ cup Water

20 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Ven pongal Maggi: noodles tossed in ghee with crushed pepper, cumin, ginger, cashews and a little cooked moong dal. Mild, serves 2, 20 minutes, with video.

Good for: Pongal, Rainy Day

Ingredients

13 items

2 people

Waterfor boiling
Maggi2 pack
Cumin½ tsp
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Ghee3 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped½ inch
Green Chilli, Diced1
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Cashew (half)1 tbsp
Salt¾ tsp
Moong Dal, Cooked2 tbsp
Water¼ cup

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	574kcal	1148kcal
Protein	11g	21g
Carbohydrate	53g	107g
Fat	36g	71g
Fibre	4.7g	9.4g
Sugar	1.8g	3.6g

Cookd masalas for maggi

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Method

1
In a pan, pour water and bring it to a boil. Add the Maggi noodle cakes and cook until 90% done. Strain and cool immediately, save ½ cup of the noodle water.
WaterMaggi
2
Crush cumin seeds, whole black pepper in a mortar and pestle and set aside.
CuminBlack Peppercorns
3
In a non-stick pan, pour ghee, add the crushed cumin seeds and black pepper and chopped ginger, green chilli, curry leaves, asafoetida and cashews.
GheeGingerGreen ChilliCurry leavesAsafoetidaCashew (half)
4
Once the cashews turn golden brown, add the cooked maggi and mix thoroughly. Add in two tablespoons of cooked moong dal, ¼ cup of the reserved noodle water and mix thoroughly. Garnish with chopped cashews and fried curry leaves.
SaltMoong DalWater

Before you start

How long does Ven Pongal Maggi take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Ven Pongal Maggi serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Ven Pongal Maggi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Ven Pongal Maggi spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Ven Pongal Maggi?: 2 pack Maggi, 2 tbsp Moong Dal, 1 Green Chilli, 3 tbsp Ghee, 1 tbsp Cashew (half), ½ tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Ven Pongal Maggi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Ven Pongal Maggi?: About 574 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.