As the harvest season begins, southern India comes alive with the vibrant celebrations of Pongal, a festival that marks gratitude for nature’s bounty. Starting with Bhogi Pongal on January 14, 2025, ...

Ven Pongal: A savory Pongal made with rice, moong dal, black pepper, and tempered with ghee, cashews, and curry leaves. Pepper Pongal: A spicy version of Ven Pongal with an extra kick of black pepper, ...

Soak rice for 30 minutes. In a pressure cooker, heat ghee and roast the moong dal. Add water and milk; bring it to boil. Drain the water of the rice. Add it in the cooker. Mix pacha karpooram, ...

SALEM: Ahead of Pongal, Salem Aavin has significantly stepped up the production of festive essentials such as ghee and sweets to meet the seasonal demand, with officials stating that production has ...

Pongal is a festival that reminds of abundance, thanksgiving and tradition, commonly with sweet, decadent delicacies. However, with increasing health awareness in 2026, a large portion of the ...

Pongal, the vibrant South Indian harvest festival, is a time for traditional festivities and a wonderful occasion to come together with loved ones and enjoy a delectable feast. As you celebrate the ...

Pongal is a Tamil harvest festival and dish celebrating abundance. The four-day festival honors nature and cattle, while the sweet and savory rice-based Pongal dish symbolizes prosperity. Both are ...

Of all the festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Pongal holds a special place. Like most harvest festivals across India, Pongal coincides with the beginning of the six-month northward journey of the sun ...

The vibrant and auspicious harvesting festival of Pongal or Bhogi Pongal is widely celebrated in India and holds immense significance in Tamil Nadu. Pongal falls every year in January, during the Tai ...

As Pongal approaches, these seven dishes take center stage, transforming the festival into a gastronomic delight. Whether savouring the savoury notes of Ven Pongal and Sambar or indulging in the ...

January brings festive vibes with five days of Pongal celebrations in Tamil Nadu, starting from Bhogi Pongal (the vibrant opening of the 4-day festival) to Kaanum Pongal (the final day, marking the ...

Pongal’s coming up, and khara pongal, a traditional South Indian dish prepared for the festival, will help you celebrate Soak the rice and yellow moong dal for 20 minutes in water. After 20 minutes, ...