Ven pongal is mostly rice and moong dal, and those are light - a normal home bowl is about 210 kcal. The extra ghee is what turns it rich, and a heavy-ghee dhaba bowl can climb past 330 kcal.
12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Ven pongal is that soft, peppery rice-and-dal bowl South India loves. It feels rich and special. The soft part is rice and moong dal, and those are gentle. The rich part is the ghee. Watch the ghee and pongal stays friendly to your weight plan.
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