Cashews and curry leaves are used as garnishes. Recipe Tip: It is your choice if you wish to prepare a simple Ven Pongal or wish to add carrots peas and beans for an enhanced flavor. The combination ...

Idli is one of the most popular and healthiest South Indian breakfasts. Made from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal ...

The dish pongal comes in several varieties, each reflecting the rich culinary heritage of South India. The two most well-known types are ven pongal, a savoury version and sakkarai pongal ...

This Pongal variety is called Ven Pongal. “Ven” means white. Another variety is also prepared with dhal and jaggery called Sakkarai Pongal. Shakkarai means sweet. To enjoy the Ven Pongal ...

Pongal comes in two varieties—sweet (Sakkarai Pongal) and savory (Ven Pongal). Sweet Pongal, made with jaggery, rice, and lentils, is offered to the Sun God. Cook 1 cup of rice and 1/4 cup of ...

This is an essential part of celebrations and is a must-try on Pongal. Payasam is made with rice, lentils, or vermicelli, milk or coconut milk and sweetened with jaggery or sugar. This dish is a ...

With the sun in Uttarayan, the festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated in North India which is called Pongal in the South. Pongal is one of the biggest festivals of Tamil Nadu and is celebrated ...