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 ...

Sakkarai Pongal, or sweet pongal, is a sweet rice dish traditionally made during the Pongal festival. It's a simple yet flavorful concoction of rice, moong dal, jaggery, and spices like cardamom ...

Pongal is also a celebration marked by exquisite treats and mouthwatering foods. From the sweet Sakkarai Pongal to the savory dishes like medu vada and sambar, the cuisine of the festivity is rich and ...

Andhra uses sesame oil, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu use sunflower, and Kerala primarily uses coconut oil. Tamil Nadu’s pineapple rasam, Karnataka’s sakkarai pongal, Andhra’s sweet pachadi, and Kerala’s ...

This Pongal variety is called Ven Pongal. “Ven” means white. Another variety is also prepared with dhal and jaggery called Sakkarai Pongal. Shakkarai means sweet. To enjoy the Ven Pongal ...

Most households prepare Ven Pongal (a popular breakfast dish across Tamil Nadu) spiced with whole peppercorns and curry leaves, and the sweet Sakkarai Pongal. Some communities in Tamil Nadu also make ...

To mark the celebration during Pongal, we paint our homes with beautiful Kolam designs, prepare traditional meals such as sakkarai pongal, the celebration is a joyful occasion that draws families ...

For me, Pongal has been a celebration since childhood. It’s a break from your routine life, says Dhivya Duraisamy. Sakkarai pongal has been my favourite pongal dish since childhood. Eating it ...

Celebrate the harvest season at Shangri-La Bengaluru with a special Pongal festival celebration on January 13th and 14th, 2025. Indulge in a festive buffet brunch at b Café, featuring South Indian ...

This low fat, vegan spin on the Sakkarai Pongal will keep get you in the festive mood, guilt-free! For all those celebrating Pongal, we have for you an as-healthy-as-can-be, low fat, vegan ...