Discover the authentic recipe for Chakarai Pongal, a sweet and buttery South Indian dish perfect for Makar Sankranti. Serves ...

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.

Chewing on sugar cane, digging into delicious sweet pongal, and catching a Test at Chepauk were all part of January festivities in the Madras of yore. The Pongal Test was very much part of the ...

9. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. 10. Serve hot with a side of raita or papad. Millets Sweet Pongal If you want to experiment with different kinds of Pongal, then Ritesh Raje, who is the ...

Thai Pongal honours the Sun God with offerings of sweet Pongal. Mattu Pongal celebrates farm animals, especially cows, for their contribution to agriculture, and Kaanum Pongal is a day for family ...

The festival gets its name from the special dish “Pongal,” made by boiling rice with jaggery and milk. Sharing this sweet dish symbolises togetherness and love. Pongal strengthens bonds with ...

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

Traditional foods such as betel leaves, nuts, coloured rice, turmeric, and sugarcane are commonly consumed. Leftovers from sweet Pongal are also enjoyed. One key ritual of the festival involves ...