Traditional & Delicious Pongal Dishes

Rava Ladoo

Not just quick and easy to make but these rava ladoo is very delicious and made with semolina and coconut. It can be prepared in 20 minutes.

Sarkkarai Pongal

A traditional delicacy that is an essential part of the Pongal festival, Sarkkarai Pongal is a sweet dish made of Rice, Milk, Moong Dal, and Jaggery.

Ven Pongal 

A popular breakfast option in South India, Ven Pongal is a savory dish made of rice and moong dal.

Vadai

Vadai is a popular snack made by deep-frying lentils with spices and served to guests during Pongal. 

Kambu Koozh

A porridge made of pearl millet known for its health benefits and traditionally consumed during Pongal in Tamil Nadu.

Pongal Payasam

This is a sweet pudding made of rice, jaggery, and milk known for its rich, sweet taste and creamy texture.

Tamarind Rice

Very popular South Indian dish made of rice and tamarind. The recipe dish is also known as Puliyodharai in the Tamil language.

Arachuvitta Sambar

It is yet another delicious Pongal food made of mixed vegetables and roasted / ground sambar masala. It is perfect for winter too.

Maladu

It is a quick, easy, and yummy variant of Ladoo made from Roasted Chana Dal or Roasted Gram.

Mysor Pak

This super tasty sweet from Mysore is made with just three main ingredients – besan, ghee & sugar.

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