Kattu pongali

Kattu pongali (mashed mung beans + parboiled rice)

Ingredients
1/2 cup parboiled rice
1/2 cup mung beans (with or without peel)
1 cup of Sliced mixed vegetables (Carrots, peas, corn)
A handful of cashews
1 tbsp of oil for frying
Spice: Black pepper (whole), cumin seeds and salt

Preparation:
1. Heat oil in a pan and add black pepper, cumin seeds and cashews.
2. When they are lightly fried, add the vegetables and washed mung beans and parboiled rice.
3. Pour 3 cups of water and salt as desired.
4. Let it boil on medium flame till it turns out finely boiled and soft (porridge Like consistency)
5. Serve hot with some sauce and fruit pieces/juice for breakfast.