Patishapta is a traditional Bengali dish made on the occasion of Sankaranthi, which is considered as one of the most important festivals in the Bengali calendar. This festival marks the …
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.
Patishapta is a traditional Bengali dish made on the occasion of Sankaranthi, which is considered as one of the most important festivals in the Bengali calendar. This festival marks the …
Pongal is a festival which is celebrated in almost every state of India. It is a four-day festival and often referred to as the ‘harvest festival’ as it takes place …
Vermicelli Pongal (or Semiya Pongal) is a traditional South Indian dish that’s served as a dish during the festival of Pongal. It’s served as a dish for breakfast. The dish …
Akkaraivadaisal is a special dish from the South Indian cuisine. It’s usually prepared during festivals as a neivedhyam (prasad) to the Gods. The main ingredients of Akkaraivadaisal are rice, Jaggery …
Rice Payasam is a South Indian dessert prepared with rice and milk. It is often served with ghee and sugar/jaggery. Traditional recipes for Rice Payasam usually call for the milk …
Ariselu is a traditional dessert from Andhra Pradesh. Made during the Sankranti festival, it is made with rice flour, jaggery and ghee. Ariselu is similar to the Adhirasam made in …
Mupparuppu 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 …
Varagu Arisi Pineapple Kesari (Kodo Millet Pineapple Kesari) recipe is a delicious sweet recipe with hints of pineapple taste. Millets are a powerhouse of nutrition. Rice in fibre, protein and …
Sakkarai Pongal is a sweet variety of the ven pongal. Also known as sweet pongal, it is an integral part of the pongal festival and is made on the 2nd …
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, …
Aval Payasam is one of the easiest desserts to make for any occasion. Also known as Poha Kheer, it is made with flattened rice flakes, milk, cardamom powder and sugar. …
Ulundu Vadai is a very popular South Indian vada variety served as an appetizer snack during festivals and special occasions. Known by numerous names such as Medhu Vadai, Garelu, Medu …
Ven Pongal is a popular breakfast dish across South India made with rice and moong dal. It is a staple dish made during the harvest festival of Pongal. Most South …
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 …
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 …
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) …
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 …
Kambu Vela Pongal or Bajra Jaggery Pongal is a delicious and healthy alternative to the regular ven pongal. Start this Pongal festival in a healthy way with this delicious and …
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 …
A different variety of Pongal for this harvest festival. Try this pongal made with Tender Coconut Water. Tender Coconut Water is a refreshing drink during summer months to beat the …
Sugarcane is an integral part of the Pongal festival. Sugarcane denotes happiness and sweetness. It also symbolizes a firm and balanced mind. Ingredients: Raw Rice – 2 cups Moong Dal …
A special recipe for the Pongal festival with dry fruits. Ingredients: Raw Rice – 2 cups Moong Dal – 1 cup Milk – 2 cups, boiled Ghee – 1/2 cup …
Delicious and sweet Pongal made with sugar candy. Ingredients: Raw Rice – 1 cup Milk – 1 cup Kalkandu (Rock Candy) – 1 1/2 cups, powdered Ghee – 8 tsp …
Ingredients: Rolled Aval – 1 cup Coconut – 1/2 cup, grated Brown Sugar – 1/4 cup Dates – 1/4 cup, finely chopped Cardamom Powder – a pinch Raisins – …
Milagu (Pepper) Pongal
Spinach Pongal
Corn, Rice and Dal Pongal
Pumpkin Dal Kootu
Sago Bagalabath
Mixed Dal Sakkarai Pongal
