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Pongal 2024: 5 traditional dishes to prepare
The festival of Pongal will be celebrated across the country from January 15 to January 18.
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Celebrate this auspicious harvest festival with delicious South Indian cuisine. Here are 5 traditional dishes you can prepare on Pongal.
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Ven Pongal
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This traditional Pongal dish is prepared with moong dal and rice mixture infused with spices. Add ghee and serve this tasty dish to your friends and family to celebrate the special occasion.
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Sweet Pongal
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Also known as Sakkarai Pongal, this dish is a sweet porridge made with rice, millets and moong dal, flavoured with cardamoms and dry fruits.
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Thayir Sadam
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Thayir Sadam is commonly referred to as curd rice tempered with mustard seeds, green chilies and curry leaves. Prepare this tasty dish at home and serve it to your family on the auspicious occasion of Pongal.
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Rava Pongal
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Rava Pongal is a dish made from rava and moong dal. Serve this healthy dish with coconut chutney, curd or sambar to your friends and family.
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Medu Vada
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Prepared from black gram, Medu Vada is a delicious South Indian dish that can be served as a snack with tea or coconut chutney.
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