Celebrate Pongal & Makar Sankranti with Traditional South Indian Harvest Recipes
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News18•14-01-2026, 11:53
Celebrate Pongal & Makar Sankranti with Traditional South Indian Harvest Recipes
- •Harvest festivals Pongal and Makar Sankranti are celebrated with traditional South Indian dishes, emphasizing gratitude towards nature.
- •Chef Owaize Ahmed Khan of Novotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road shares recipes for Sweet Pongal (Sakkarai Pongal), Ven Pongal (Khara Pongal), Ellu Sadham (Sesame Rice), and Traditional South Indian Kootu.
- •Adhirasam, a traditional sweet, involves soaking rice, grinding it into flour, and combining it with jaggery and spices before frying.
- •Chef Sunil Kumar Panduranga Raj of Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway contributes recipes for Jaffna Pukkai Pongal and Chettinadu Millet Pongal with Long Pepper.
- •The Ashok, New Delhi, provides unique recipes for Til-Gud Fusion Delight Cups and Spiced Sesame-Peanut Pearls in Jaggery Tubes, blending sesame, peanuts, and jaggery.
Why It Matters: Embrace the festive spirit of Pongal and Makar Sankranti with a variety of traditional, soulful South Indian recipes.
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