On Pongal, Tamil families perform traditional rituals, honoring their heritage and evolving customs. Celebrations are richly detailed, from preparing multiple pots of pongal to historical accounts ...

Part 1: Sweet vs. Savoury Pongal. Sakkarai Pongal (Sweet Pongal) Ingredients: Rice, moong dal (split yellow lentils), jaggery, ghee, cardamom, cashews, and raisins.. Preparation: Rice and roasted ...

Celebrate Pongal 2025 with authentic South Indian flavors! Know about sweet Sakkarai Pongal, ... Once cooked, the Pongal overflows from the pot, signifying abundance and prosperity.

Pongal will start on January 15 and end on January 18. Learn about the special rituals associated with the harvest festival in detail inside.

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.

preparation of the pongal meal A senior member of the family, grandfather or grandmother conducts the cooking. When the water is boiled sufficiently they put rice into the pot.

Pot of plenty: college students celebrate Pongal. Photo: special arrangement Idli, dosa and pongal are the big three in this part of the gastronomic world.

Pongal means to boil over, and that's why, kheer is prepared in an earthen pot as an offering for the deity. According to the traditions of Attukal Pongal, the rituals should be performed by women ...

At the Chennai home of Subbu Subramanian, Pongal is an “intense” and unique celebration. “In most communities, only one pot of pongal is prepared per household.