Coconut Pongal is a delicious and aromatic South Indian dish made with rice, moong dal, and freshly grated coconut. It is a flavorful variation of the traditional Ven Pongal. To make Coconut Pongal, you will need rice, moong dal, grated coconut, ghee, cumin seeds, black pepper, ginger, and cashews. The rice and lentils are cooked until soft and then mixed with grated coconut and tempered with spices and cashews. It is usually served with coconut chutney and sambar.
