By Krati Purwar
January 14, 2025
It’s January 14, 2025, and people are participating in the celebration of Pongal, a harvest festival that marks the end of winter solstice. If you are hosting a feast, prepare a variety of Pongal recipes.
Ven or Khana Pongal is a savoury variant that is often consumed during breakfast or served as a main course. It boasts earthy notes from pepper and ginger.
Paal Pongal is made with milk instead of cooking lentils and rice in water. It has a hint of sweetness and is a perfect recipe for children.
On this festive occasion, most people prepare sakkarai Pongal. It is a sweet variant of the traditional delight which includes garnish of nuts and raisins.
Rava Pongal is a variant in which rice is replaced by semolina. It is a perfect addition to the breakfast spread. You can also consume it as a snack.
Melagu Pongal is spicier than Ven Pongal as it comprises black pepper in a larger quantity. It is often served in temples as prasad.
You can also replace lentils and rice with millet grains like ragi and bajra to prepare this recipe. It will be a healthy twist to the traditional recipe.