This is sweet rice pudding that is made in Tamil Nadu during the Pongal festival. It is even offered as prasad (sweet offering to the God) during Pongal and other religious functions. The name ‘Pon’ ...

One thing about India is that there's never any dearth of celebration. Take today, Tuesday, January 14 for instance. Not only are we observing the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, but are ...

The two most well-known types are ven pongal, a savoury version and sakkarai pongal, a sweet variation. Ven pongal, often seasoned with black pepper, cumin, ginger and curry leaves, is a hearty ...

Ven Pongal (savoury version) is commonly served with coconut chutney and sambar, while a sweet variant called Sakkarai Pongal is prepared with jaggery and cardamom. Click here for the recipe.

This traditional South Indian dish is made with rice, moong dal, jaggery, ghee and nuts. Sakkarai Pongal is a must-have dish during Pongal celebrations. In a vessel, bring to boil 480 ml/2 cups of ...