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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

she shares, adding, "There are two types of pongal dishes - sakkarai (sweet) pongal and ven (savoury) pongal. My favourite is sakkarai pongal." For Cassandrra, the essence of Pongal lies in its ...

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 ...

During Pongal, people paint their homes with beautiful Kolam designs, prepare traditional meals such as sakkarai pongal, and participate in activities such as cattle racing and bonfires.

On this auspicious occasion of Pongal, may your life be as sweet as sakkarai pongal! Happy Pongal, my friend! May this harvest festival brings abundance of health, happiness, and prosperity.

Mouthwatering delicacies like Sakkarai Pongal, a sweet rice dish, and Ven Pongal, a savory version, grace the Pongal celebrations. Pongal Kootu, a comforting vegetable stew, and crispy Kara Murukku ...

While the savoury pongal dish is a classic, the sweeter Sakkarai Pongal is also absolutely delicious. Chef Prakash Chettiyar, director of culinary at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar recommends making the ...