Little Millet / Samai Pepper Pongal

• The little millet may be called little but has loads of nutritional content. The mix includes little millet, moong dal, jeera and peppercorns.
• Little millet is a rich source of B-vitamins, minerals like calcium, iron, zinc, potassium among others. It contains around 5.2 grams of fat with a good content of unsaturated fat that ensures a healthy metabolism and subsequently, a healthy weight loss.
• Its high fibre content is yet another advantage making it an ideal replacement for rice in foods like Pongal or even kheer. 

Procedure:

Empty the contents into the pressure cooker, add water in 1:3 ratio (1 Portion Venpongal Mix & 3 Portions water), required amount of salt and let it cook for 3 whistles. 

Pro tip:

Temper with a tablespoon of ghee, two green chillies and some minced ginger for a lip smacking breakfast.