Sweet and savoury Pongal dishes reflect the duality of life—joy and sustenance, indulgence and simplicity. As you savour these dishes, remember the rich folklore and mythology they carry in every bite ...

and Sakkarai Pongal (sweet rice dish made with jaggery). “The idea behind creating a Pongal menu is to showcase the abundance of produce that this harvest season has to offer. A lot of recipes ...

Madras' Pongal Test tradition with cricket legends like Viswanath fades as Chennai's cricket calendar evolves.

Pongal, celebrated mid-January primarily in Tamil Nadu and worldwide, honors the harvest with rituals over four days: Bhogi ...

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 ...

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