pongal, is a must! Here, we bring to you different varieties of the rice-based khichdi that you could try to please your taste buds: 150 gm - Raw rice 25 gm - Moong dal 50 gm - Jaggery 250 ...

The event highlighted the rich cultural heritage of Thai Pongal, with traditional rituals such as the preparation of Pongal rice. The celebration also featured dance and singing performances by ...

Celebrate Ratha Saptami 2025 with traditional dishes like Payasam, Pongal, and more. Discover auspicious foods that bring ...

Ven Pongal is a savoury dish prepared with lentils and rice. It is flavoured with the ghee and spices. It is a healthy breakfast and lunch option.

Kolams, intricate patterns drawn with rice flour, signify prosperity and invite positive energy into homes. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a simple Pongal kolam with dots that even ...

Made from rice flour or colorful powders, kolams adorn entrances daily. Bhogi kolams, unique to Pongal, feature a fire element, representing the ritual of burning old items on Bhogi. This act of ...

This is the main day of the festival, where the traditional dish, Pongal (a sweet rice dish), is prepared and offered to the Sun God. Families come together to express gratitude for a bountiful ...

The event's centerpiece was the Pongal pot cooking ceremony, where Jasmine Rice took pride of place. Participants prepared the sweet, fragrant Pongal rice - a symbol of prosperity - using Jasmine ...

Pongal 2025 starts on January 14, marking the harvest festival's four joyous days. Learn about its dates, history, significance, and customs for each day.

In addition to cow’s milk or coconut milk, rice, dhal, jaggery, Shakkarai or kalkandu, roasted green gram (payaru), raisins, cashew nuts and some pods of cardamom are added to the dish.

Garnish the pongal with the roasted cashew nuts and raisins. Wash rice and moong dal in cold water. Boil water in a pan and add the rice and dal. Once it cooks, add in the grated jaggery.