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Pongal–Sankranti Recipes | A Collection

Published: Jan 13, 2017 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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A collection of 15 recipes from pongal to payasam to kesari to sambar and chutneys to celebrate Pongal and Sankranti.

15 Pongal - Sankranti Recipes

Wishing everyone a very Happy Pongal!

Pongal is a southern Indian festival that is on the full moon day in the month of January. It is usually on the 14th or 15th of January depending on the year. The sun transitions to the northern hemisphere for the next six months starting on this day and the days start to get longer. It is also the end of the farming season and is celebrated as a harvest festival. Basically, it is to give thanks to the sun for supporting life on this planet.

Even though the actual significance of this festival is being forgotten now, it stands more for a time when friends and family get together and celebrate with lots of good food, fun and games. Where ever there is good food, we are there! Smile

Here is a collection of recipes I have put together that will help you celebrate this festival. Even if you don’t celebrate, there are some real winners here in this collection, so go ahead and give it a try!

Pongal Recipes

Sakkarai Pongal - Rice sweetened with Jaggery and scented with Cardamom
Ven Pongal - Khara Pongal
Ven Pongal - Rice and Moong Dal Breakfast Porridge

Payasam and Kesari Recipes

Sooji Halwa - Sweet Semolina Pudding - Diwali Sweets
Sooji Halwa–Sweet Semolina Pudding
Mango Kesari - Mango and Semolina Pudding
Polenta Kesari ~ Indian Style Polenta Sweet Pudding | Gluten Free
Carrot Semiya Payasam
Carrot Semiya Payasam - Carrot Vermicelli Pudding
Paal Payasam
Pal Payasam - Rice and Milk Pudding
Gothambu Payasam
Gothambu Payasam | Broken Wheat Coconut Milk Pudding with Jaggery
Aval payasam
Aval Payasam | Rice Flakes Pudding with Coconut Milk and Jaggery
Easy 20 minute Unniappam ~ Deep Fried Rice Flour Pancakes Sweetened with Jaggery

Sambar and Chutneys

Tiffin Sambar - South Indian Lentil and Tamarind Stew with Vegetables - Vegan and Gluten Free - www.cookingcurries.com
Tiffin Sambar | Lentil and Tamarind Stew with Vegetables
Varuthu Aracha Sambar Recipe
Varutharacha Sambar | Mixed Vegetables and Lentils in a Spiced Tamarind Sauce
Coconut Pearl Onion Chutney
Coconut Chutney with Pearl Onions
Onion Tomato Chutney

Other Savory Snacks

Kara Sev – Fried Spiced Chickpea Flour Sticks
Vazhakka Bajji - Raw Banana Fritters

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