milk and jaggery to a roaring boil in earthen pots called Pongal Paanai, believed that when the mixture that boils over, it signifies prosperity. Cheers of ‘Pongalo Pongal’ vibrate in the air ...

In the last few years, it's always been with my team members and my staff.” She enjoys doing pongal paanai, and making the sweet dish called chakkara pongali. “You decorate the place ...