Madras' Pongal Test tradition with cricket legends like Viswanath fades as Chennai's cricket calendar evolves.

Sakkarai Pongal, or sweet pongal, is a sweet rice dish traditionally made during the Pongal festival. It's a simple yet flavorful concoction of rice, moong dal, jaggery, and spices like cardamom ...

Pongal, Tamil Nadu's cherished harvest festival, is a vibrant four-day-long celebration of gratitude, abundance, and togetherness. Each day brings its own unique rituals and customs, from honoring ...

Sweet and savoury Pongal dishes reflect the duality of life—joy and sustenance, indulgence and simplicity. As you savour these dishes, remember the rich folklore and mythology they carry in every bite ...

The festival gets its name from the special dish “Pongal,” made by boiling rice with jaggery and milk. Sharing this sweet dish symbolises togetherness and love. Pongal strengthens bonds with ...

Pongal is also a celebration marked by exquisite treats and mouthwatering foods. From the sweet Sakkarai Pongal to the savory dishes like medu vada and sambar, the cuisine of the festivity is rich and ...

Add the fried cashews and raisins to the cooked rice and lentils. Mix thoroughly. Serve sweet pongal hot or warm. Heat ghee in a pan and add the moong dal. Roast it until golden brown. Add the ...

Pongal, the harvest festival of South India, is a time for joy, gratitude, and vibrant celebrations. Decorating homes for Pongal is an integral part of the festivities, adding to the festive cheer ...

and Sakkarai Pongal (sweet rice dish made with jaggery). “The idea behind creating a Pongal menu is to showcase the abundance of produce that this harvest season has to offer. A lot of recipes ...

Most households prepare Ven Pongal (a popular breakfast dish across Tamil Nadu) spiced with whole peppercorns and curry leaves, and the sweet Sakkarai Pongal. Some communities in Tamil Nadu also make ...

Thai Pongal honours the Sun God with offerings of sweet Pongal. Mattu Pongal celebrates farm animals, especially cows, for their contribution to agriculture, and Kaanum Pongal is a day for family ...