Pongal is a rice lentil dish which is often prepared in south Indian cuisine for puja ... Add roasted dal-soaked rice (drain the water) and water, and cook it on a low heat till it becomes soft in ...

Cooking the Pongal: Place the millet and dal in a big saucepan after roasting. Add a pinch of salt and around 4 cups of water. After bringing to a boil, lower the heat and simmer the pan while ...

Pongal is also known as Thai Pongal as it marks the beginning of the Tamil month Thai. The day is considered auspicious and is celebrated with much enthusiasm. Mrs. Remadevi Dhanasekar explains ...

Pongal is the main festival celebrated in Chennai. Pongal is the harvest festival and is celebrated across five days in January. A sweet delicacy made out of rice and jaggery called pongal is ...