Pongal/Sankranti Simple Recipes
The Indian version of Thanksgiving is here! Pongal and Sankranti are the celebration of a good harvest by the South Indians. It is thought to bring luck and prosperity to those who celebrate it, and it is a four-day occasion observed by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds such as Bengalis, Telugus, Punjabis, Tamils and many other sects and cultures across India.
Even though Indian people in USA are thousands of miles away from home, they carry the culture and celebrate with their communities.
However, Food undeniably plays a major role in all festivals, as it is an aspect that brings people together. The festival is widely celebrated and the south indian food is widely enjoyed. People engage in a cooking frenzy, making plenty of indian sweets, snacks and share them with their family and friends.
If you are looking for something delicious to make for this festival, take a look at our list of Simple Pongal Dishes.
1.Til Laddoo
A traditional Indian treat made with sesame, peanuts and jaggery, this delightful dessert is especially enjoyed in the wintertime. Adding grated ginger gives it an extra punch of flavor.
2.Puran Poli/Bobbatlu
This popular sweet dish is a must-have for Pongal, a traditional Indian harvest festival. Puran Poli is a flatbread made with Bengal gram dal and coconut, and topped with ghee. It is a popular delicacy throughout Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Goa and other areas of West and South India, and can be a real treat for those with a sweet tooth
3. Chakkara Pongal
This convenient and delicious dish is an integral part of Pongal celebrations. It is made with freshly harvested rice and includes plenty of jaggery, ghee, and dried fruits. This is a favorite among Indians who love a sweet treat.
4.Poornam Boorelu
Poornam Boorelu is a widely famous treat from the Andhra cuisine. It is deep-fried with a filling of chana dal and jaggery while the outer layer is composed of rice and urad dal batter.
5.Peanut Ladoo
Is a simple two-ingredient dessert made with roasted peanuts and jaggery.
6.Ribbon Pakoda
This also known as ribbon murukku, ola pakoda, and nada thenkuzhal, is a tasty variation of murukku. This crunchy snack is easy to make and has a pleasant flavor.
7.Instant Chakli/Murukku
Chakli/Murukk is a crunchy deep-fried snack made out of a combination of rice flour, gram flour, wheat flour, and/or various lentil flours.
8.Kara Boondi
Kara Boondi it is a spiced version of boondi, which is a mix of boondi, peanuts, cashews, curry leaves, and spices.
9.Vada
A South-Indian breakfast staple, is an ideal accompaniment to sambar and coconut chutney. Both meduvada and masala vada are unique in flavor, and are delicious. It is not only a usual South-Indian breakfast dish, but is also commonly served as a traditional Pongal dish.
10.Tamarind Rice
This another popular South-Indian dish, consisting of a pungent, sour, and spiced rice. It is often served as prasadam in South Indian temples, along with sweet Pongal and curd rice.
Various Names of Sankranti in India
Makar Sankranti (Telangana), Pedda Panduga(Andhra), Thai Pongal (Tamilnadu), Makaravilakku(kerala),
Uttarayan (Gujarat), Lohri (Punjab), Maghi Sankrant (Maharashtra and Haryana)
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