First, wash and soak rice and moong bean with enough hot water

crush pepper, ginger, curry leaves and cumin in mortar & pestle to your desired texture

Add sesame oil and heat

Furthermore Add rice and moong bean ; saute for 2 minutes

Add water, green chilli and turmeric powder; bring to boil

Furthermore add 1/2 tablespoon of salt ; pressure cook for 6 whistles and Simmer for a minute; do natural pressure release

Mash well

Furthermore add hot water, salt if required and 1/2 tablespoon ghee and mix well

Cook till Pongal comes together

Turn off the stove

Add ghee to a pan and heat

When ghee turns hot add cashews and crushed mixture; roast well

Turn off the stove

Add asafoetida and mix well

Transfer to the Pongal