Various Indian harvest festivals like Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Pongal will be celebrated on January 13-14.

Some communities in Tamil Nadu also make a kuzhambu (gravy) with a mix of country vegetables (see recipe) that is served as an accompaniment to Pongal. Dry roast the moong dal before pressure cooking ...

Pongal, the harvest festival celebrated predominantly in Tamil Nadu and across South India, is a time of gratitude, joy, and delicious food. The four-day celebration honors the sun god for ...

There are different varieties of Pongal that are made and these include venpongal and chakra Pongal. Venpongal is eaten with brinjal, sambar, vadai, idli and other accompaniments.

As the harvest season begins, southern India comes alive with the vibrant celebrations of Pongal, a festival that marks gratitude for nature’s bounty. Starting with Bhogi Pongal on January 14 ...

Garnish the pongal with the roasted cashew nuts and raisins. Wash rice and moong dal in cold water. Boil water in a pan and add the rice and dal. Once it cooks, add in the grated jaggery.

A flavourful take on the traditional Kuduravali Ulundhu Pongal. With the goodness of barnyard millet and black gram this dish become nourishing and is a great addition to the festive meals.

Rich in protein and packed with fiber, this hearty curry is ideal for the festive season and pairs well with steamed rice or Pongal. Make sure to try this recipe and savour it with your family and ...

From the root chakra at the bottom of the spine to the Crown chakra on the top of our head, each of these helps us feel better, be more grounded, regulate our mind and body, and connect us to the ...

Every year, Pongal is celebrated during mid-January along with the likes of other harvest festivals like Makar Sankranti and Lohri. While Lohri is celebrated in north India, and Makar Sankranti in ...

Pongal, a harvest festival in Tamil Nadu, celebrates gratitude, togetherness, and the start of the harvest season. The festival, symbolizing prosperity, involves heartfelt wishes and messages to ...