This is sweet rice pudding that is made in Tamil Nadu during the Pongal festival. It is even offered as prasad (sweet offering to the God) during Pongal and other religious functions. The name ‘Pon’ ...

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and the sweet Sakkarai Pongal. Some communities in Tamil Nadu also make a kuzhambu (gravy) with a mix of country vegetables (see recipe) that is served as an accompaniment to Pongal. Dry roast the ...

Andhra uses sesame oil, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu use sunflower, and Kerala primarily uses coconut oil. Tamil Nadu’s pineapple rasam, Karnataka’s sakkarai pongal, Andhra’s sweet pachadi, and Kerala’s ...