The dish pongal comes in several varieties, each reflecting the rich culinary heritage of South India. The two most well-known types are ven pongal, a savoury version and sakkarai pongal ...

the sweet Sakkarai Pongal and the savoury Ven Pongal. Both are steeped in tradition and rich with symbolic meaning. But did you know these dishes also echo themes from Tamil folklore and mythology?

Tempered with black pepper, cumin, ginger, and cashews, Pongal offers a warm and aromatic flavour. This dish is easy to digest and provides sustained energy throughout the morning. Ven Pongal (savoury ...

One of the basic and common type of Pongal, this dish is made with rice and yellow moong dal, cooked with black pepper, cumin and ginger. For a healthier version, you can try replacing rice with ...

This is an essential part of celebrations and is a must-try on Pongal. Payasam is made with rice, lentils, or vermicelli, milk or coconut milk and sweetened with jaggery or sugar. This dish is a ...