South Indian Risotto also known as Pongal, is a famous savoury South Indian dish made with rice, yellow moong dal (yellow lentil), fresh herbs and spices. It’s tempered with black pepper pods, curry leaves, cumin seeds, cashew nuts in rich desi ghee, which gives the Pongal its rich flavour and taste. You can also pair your pongal with coconut chutney to enhance the flavourful effect.