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.

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

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 ...

Most households prepare Ven Pongal (a popular breakfast dish across Tamil Nadu) spiced with whole peppercorns and curry leaves, and the sweet Sakkarai Pongal. Some communities in Tamil Nadu also make ...

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 ...

On this auspicious occasion of Pongal, may your life be as sweet as sakkarai pongal! Happy Pongal, my friend! May this harvest festival brings abundance of health, happiness, and prosperity.

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 ...