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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Make this Pongal festival much more enjoyable and healthier with this Pongal Sambar. It is unique in taste and texture from the conventional sambar. A great way to enjoy this vegetarian lentil curry ...

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

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 ...

It is the festival of Pongal today and the sun’s rays seem to carry an extra warmth. The first day of ‘Bhogi Pongal’ evokes a sense of joy in decorating homes, cooking delicious delicacies ...