Men and women behind a hundred pots of Pongal at the Kiwi Tamil Samoogam’s Samathuva Pongal in Auckland on February 16, 2025 ...

Idli is one of the most popular and healthiest South Indian breakfasts. Made from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal ...

It is a dish made primarily from rice and lentils, often enhanced with ghee, spices, and other ingredients. Pongal is celebrated during the harvest festival of Sankranti, a time of thanksgiving to ...

Discover the authentic recipe for Chakarai Pongal, a sweet and buttery South Indian dish perfect for Makar Sankranti. Serves ...

2 types of pongal and 1 sweet bite as winter recedes Ingredients 1 cup sesame seeds (roasted) 1 cup grated jaggery 2-3 tablespoons ghee 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder Chopped nuts (almonds ...

On Pongal, Tamil families perform traditional rituals, honoring their heritage and evolving customs. Celebrations are richly detailed, from preparing multiple pots of pongal to historical accounts.