The word Pongal in Tamil means “Overflowing” which signifies abundance and prosperity also known as “Thamizhar Thirunaal”.
Wish you all a Happy and Prosperous Pongal

Pongal Collections
Making of Varieties of Pongal –
To know more about pongal – What is pongal, How is pongal celebrated, Why pongal is celebrated, How long is pongal celebrated?, check out this link: Pongal – 1(First day), Pongal – 2(Second Day), Pongal-3 (Third day) Here are some of the recipes for Pongal, Click on the name of the dishes for recipes:
- Sakkarai Pongal / Sweet Pongal
- Sakkarai Pongal with varagarisi / Sweet Pongal with KodoMillet Rice
- Venn Pongal
- Venn Pongal with Thinaiarisi / Venn Pongal with Foxtail Millet
- Rocksugar / Sugarcandy / Kalkandu Pongal
- Kuthiravalli / Barnyard Millet Pongal (Vennpongal)
- Mixed Millets Pongal
- Sakkarai Pongal – South Tamilian Style
- Methu vadai / Ulundhu Vadai
- Masala vadai / Paruppu Vadai
- Tiffin Sambar (for breakfast)
- Chutneys
- Sambhar
- Avial
- Pumpkin Stir-Fry
- Butter beans Stir-Fry
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