On a low flame, fry moong dal for few minutes.

:- No oil is required for this.

Boil 10 cups of water and add rice, dal, salt and ginger to it. Cook till done. :- If required, add more water.

Heat ghee in a separate pan.

Add cumin seeds, black pepper, curry leaves and cashew nuts and saute well.

Pour this over the cooked rice and dal and mix well.

:- Serve hot. Sambar and Chutney will go well with this pongal.