Pongal is a harvest festival that's celebrated in South India. It will begin on January 14, 2025, and last for four days. This festival celebrated especially in Tamil Nadu, celebrates new harvests with feats and rituals. Let's have a look at what sweet recipes can you try on this day.
Sakkarai Pongal is the traditional sweet dish that's made with rice, jaggery, and nuts. It's the most popular sweet dish that's made during Pongal festival. It's known to symbolise joy and prosperity.
Pala Munjalu is a delicious South Indian dessert that's made during the Pongal festivities. It has chana dal, milk, sugar, and rice flour, offering a rich flavour.
Kozhukattai is a South Indian dumpling that's made using rice flour and is filled with sweet coconut and jaggery. It's a delicious dessert that's enjoyed during Pongal.
Paramannam features rice, jaggery, ghee, and is flavoured with cardamom. This traditional South Indian dish is made during festivals like Pongal.
Pala Burelu is a popular dessert that has a jaggery and coconut stuffing. It's wrapped in a dough and it deep fried to make it crispy.
Bobbatlu is a a stuffed flatbread that's filled with chana dal, jaggery, and cardamom. It's made during festivals and special occasions like Pongal.
Javvarisi Payasam is a creamy, comforting South Indian dessert made with tapioca pearls, milk, sugar, and cardamom, often garnished with cashews and raisins.
Rava Kesari is made using semolina, ghee, sugar, and saffron. This sweet dish has a vibrant colour and is prepared during festivals.