This traditional South Indian dish is made with rice, moong dal, jaggery, ghee and nuts. Sakkarai Pongal is a must-have dish during Pongal celebrations. In a vessel, bring to boil 480 ml/2 cups of ...

At its heart lies the preparation of Pongal—a dish that takes two forms: the sweet Sakkarai Pongal and the savoury Ven Pongal. Both are steeped in tradition and rich with symbolic meaning.

The two most well-known types are ven pongal, a savoury version and sakkarai pongal, a sweet variation. Ven pongal, often seasoned with black pepper, cumin, ginger and curry leaves, is a hearty ...

Ven Pongal (savoury version) is commonly served with coconut chutney and sambar, while a sweet variant called Sakkarai Pongal is prepared with jaggery and cardamom. Click here for the recipe.