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Celebrating Pongal: Meaning, Traditions, and Pongal Recipes

The harvest festival of south India (Pongal) is on January 14th, 2026. Check out the Sweet Rice Pongal, Pineapple Rice Pongal, Ven Pongal, Dry Fruits Pongal, Vegetable Pongal, Rawa Pongal and Oats Pongal recipes and Kolangal.

Kootu

Suraikai Kadalai Kootu

Suraikai kadalai Kootu is a nutritious South Indian dish featuring bottle gourd, green gram dal, and boiled black chickpeas. Enhanced with sambar powder and a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, onions, and curry leaves, it serves as a delightful side or main dish, complementing steamed rice for a wholesome meal.

Gravies

Rajma Masala

This Rajma masala is made with soaked rajma, tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, green chillies and Chana masala powder. This masala can be served with Chapathi or steamed rice.

Chutney

Peanut Chutney

A simple peanut chutney made with tamarind and seasoned with mustard. This is quick to make and can be served with idli or dosa.