With its creamy and porridge style texture, Sweet Pongal is one of the favourite dishes savoured in Tamil Nadu, especially during festivals FPJ Web Desk Updated: Friday, January 13, 2023, 02:30 PM IST ...

The word 'Pong' means 'to spill over' in Tamil. So this Pongal is cooked till it boils and spills over a little, as part of the custom. Click here for the recipe for Sakkarai Pongal. 2. Ven Pongal .

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. Healthy Twist: Kodo Millet Pongal Recipe (Serves ...

Coimbatore Tamil Nadu 13/01/2023: (for MetroPlus) Mochai kuzhambu, a curry made of pachai mochai or Hyacinth beans, is a popular dish made during Pongal in Tamil Nadu. Photo: Periasamy M/ The Hindu.

The festival’s name, "Pongal," is derived from the Tamil word meaning "to boil over. " This refers to the traditional dish of sweetened rice prepared during the celebrations.

Pongal is a festival that is annually observed in Tamil Nadu with great celebration and pomp. (Also read: Pongal 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration) The traditional Pongal recipes ...

Wash the millet and lentils together. Soak for 20 minutes, then drain the water. Prepare the jaggery syrup and set it aside.

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Method: Wash millet and lentils together for 20 minutes and drain the water in a bowl. Take jaggery and make syrup; keep it aside. Boil the dal in a pressure cooker and keep it aside.