Ven Pongal is a popular South Indian dish made with rice and lentils. It is a savory dish cooked with ghee, cumin seeds, black pepper, and cashews. The rice and lentils are cooked together until soft and creamy, and then seasoned with spices. Ven Pongal is often served with coconut chutney and sambar, a lentil-based vegetable stew. It is a comforting and hearty dish that is commonly prepared during the festival of Pongal.