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Pongal festival is one of the important festival for Hindus. This is a harvest festival and is celebrated for 4 days – Bogi festival, Suriya Pongal or Makara Sankranthi, Mattu Pongal and Kanu Pongal.Traditionally celebrated at harvest time, it is a celebration of the prosperity associated with the harvest by thanking the rain, sun and the farm animals that have helped in the harvest. In villages, new clothes are worn and people owning cows find this festival important.While Pongal is predominantly a Tamil festival, similar festivals are also celebrated in several other Indian States under different names. In Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka, the harvest festival Sankranti is celebrated. In northern India, it is called Makar Sankranti. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, it is celebrated on the date of the annual kite flying day, Uttarayan. It also coincides with the bonfire and harvest festival in Punjab and Haryana, known as Lohri.
Pongal is a famous rice dish which belongs to the traditional cuisine of Tamil Nadu. In Tamil, the meaning of Pongal is ‘boil over’ or ‘spillover’. Pongal has two varieties, one is ‘Sakkarai Pongal’ and the other is ‘Venn Pongal’. Basically, Pongal is a common breakfast food taken in Tamil […]
Known as samba rava or godhumai rava in Tamil, Sama Rava Pongal mainly consists of rava made from wheat. This is the same dish what we know as dalia/ lapsi in Hindi. Samba rava is widely used to make a variety of dishes across the country as it is made […]
Varagu Arisi-Pineapple Mix (Kodo Millet-Pineapple Mix) recipe is a delicious sweet recipe with hints of pineapple taste. Millets are a powerhouse of nutrition. Rice in fibre, protein and minerals, they retain a lot of nutrition unlike regular polished rice that is stripped of all important elements. It is a great […]
Muparuppu Payasam in Tamil literally translates to 3 Dal Payasam/Kheer. Dals or paruppu are a quintessential ingredient in the Indian cuisine. So much that it is not just a savoury in terms of Lentil soups/stew or curries eaten along with rice and roti, but has also carved itself into an essential […]
Pongal is a traditional and popular South Indian breakfast dish. The regular pongal is made with white rice and dal. This variation is made using brown rice and dal. A healthy and a filling dish to kickstart your busy day. Ingredients: Brown Rice – 1 cup Moong Dal – 1/4 […]
Samai Pongal (Little Millet Pongal) is a delicious and healthy pongal variation. Best suited for breakfast, it is best served hot with sambar and chutney. Ingredients: Samai Arisi (Little Millet) – 1 cup Moong Dal – 1/4 cup Ginger – 1 inch piece, finely chopped or minced Turmeric Powder – […]
Pongal is a popular breakfast dish across Tamil Nadu. Typically pongal is made with rice, but this healthy variation is made with Thinai (Foxtail Millet). Foxtail Millet (Thinai) is good for those with Diabetes. It regulates cholesterol levels, removes acidic elements from the body, cures digestive disorders, aids proper digestion […]
Start this Pongal festival in a healthy way with this delicious and healthy breakfast dish. Happy Pongal! Ingredients: Kambu (Bajra) – 1 cup Moong Dal – 1/4 cup Jaggery – 1 1/2 cups Ghee – 1/4 cup Cashewnuts – handful Raisins – handful Cardamoms – few Water – 6 cups […]
Murukku (or Chakli) is an extremely popular anytime snack especially in South India. Often served as a tea time snack, they are versatile and are made during various festivals and special occasions. Ingredients: Rice Flour – 2 cups Gram Flour – 1 cup Roasted Gram Flour – 1 cup Red […]
Aval Payasam
