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Pongal (/ ˈ θ aɪ ˈ p oʊ ŋ ʌ l /), also referred to as Thai Pongal, is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival celebrated by Tamils. It is observed in the month of Thai according to the Tamil solar calendar and usually falls on 14 or 15 January.
Jan 10, 2023 · Ven Pongal is a traditional South Indian dish made with rice, split yellow mung dal, ghee, cumin, ginger, pepper and curry leaves. The word “Venn” means “White” in Tamil and “Pongal” means “to bubble & overflow” which signifies abundance. It also refers to this rice lentil dish.
Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil community. It is a celebration to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and the various farm animals that help to contribute to a bountiful harvest.
Jan 12, 2024 · Ven Pongal recipe also known as Khara Pongal or Ghee Pongal is a popular South Indian porridge like savory dish that is made with rice, yellow moong lentils and laced with the wonderful flavors of black peppercorns, cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and ghee.
Pongal is one of the most popular harvest festivals of South India, mainly of Tamil Nadu. Pongal falls in the mid-January every year and marks the auspicious beginning of Uttarayan - sun's journey northwards. Pongal festival lasts for four days.
Jan 14, 2020 · Pongal literally means to ‘boil over’ or ‘overflow’. The practice of rice boiled with milk, spilling over in an earthen pot under the sun came to be celebrated as the festival of Pongal that we know today. Pongal has been celebrated since the Sangam Age more than 2 millennia ago.
Jan 10, 2023 · Sweet Pongal is a delicious South Indian festive dish made with rice, moong lentils, ghee, jaggery or sugar, cardamoms and nuts. It is a traditional dish mostly made to offer the Gods on special occasions & festivals. Sweet Pongal is known as Chakkara pongali in Telugu & Sakkarai pongal in Tamil.
Pongal is celebrated with a lot of zeal in various parts of India, especially, Tamil Nadu and this year, it is being celebrated on January 14. Here's all you need to know about the history,...
Pongal 2022: Pongal, the four-day harvest festival celebrated in South India, especially Tamil Nadu, will be celebrated with great enthusiasm from January 14-17 this year. Celebrated in...
Jan 5, 2024 · Made from rice and lentils, this satisfying South Indian breakfast recipe, Ven Pongal or Khara Pongal, is enjoyed with sambar and chutney. Deliciously seasoned with curry leaves, cumin seeds, and black pepper, this vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is a wholesome meal.
