Pongal is a rice lentil dish which is often prepared in south Indian cuisine for puja rituals. It is also staple food and served daily, along with sambar, chutney or podi. Wash rice 2-3 times with ...

Pongal, the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, is a time to celebrate the year’s agricultural produce and the hard work of farmers in bringing it to the table. What better way to celebrate than by ...

Watching your diet like a hawk post holiday season but still want to get in the festive spirit for Pongal? We have just the ...

Millets are nutritious and versatile ingredients that must be included in festive celebrations. Considering India is leading the production of these grains, add a nutritious twist to Pongal recipes ...

Some communities in Tamil Nadu also make a kuzhambu (gravy) with a mix of country vegetables (see recipe) that is served as an accompaniment to Pongal. Dry roast the moong dal before pressure cooking ...

With food, a savory, daal-based dish called “Pongal” marks the tradition, symbolizing prosperity. Its sweet counterpart, ...

When they turn light golden, add them to the payasam. Garnish with saffron and pistachios. Payasam is now ready for the Pongal festival.

Celebrate Makar Sankranti 2025 with flavours that warm your heart! From the sweet crunch of Tilgul ladoos to the comforting ...

Kaanum Pongal marks the end of the Pongal celebrations. The word ‘kaanum’ in Tamil means ‘to visit’ and so on the day of Kaanum Pongal families hold reunions. There is also a tradition of presenting ...