Pongal / Makara Sankranthi Recipes - My Cooking Journey

Vellam Sadam | Sweet Jaggery Rice

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 04:15:31 +0000

Vellam sadam or vella sadam is a sweet rice made with jaggery and cooked rice. It is a popular sweet made during Indian festivals such as Aadi Perukku or Maatu Pongal. Since the Pongal/Makar Sankranti festival is around the corner and the start of the new year, I am starting with a sweet recipe. I...

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Aama Vadai | Paruppu Vadai | Chana Dal Vada

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:53:10 +0000

Aama Vadai also called the paruppu vadai is popular on the menu for festivals and weddings. This easy chana dal vada is made with basic pantry ingredients and is a no-onion and no-garlic vada recipe. Vadai is popular and loved by all snacks. These deep-fried fritters are the best accompaniment to a cup of coffee...

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Payatham Urundai | Moong Dal Ladoo | Pasi Paruppu Laddu

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 02:05:10 +0000

The beginning of the year means more festivals and more celebrations. This Payatham urundai is a traditional ladoo recipe that is perfect for the upcoming Makar Sankranti festival. Pasi paruppu laddu needs just 3 main ingredients - moong dal, brown sugar (jaggery), and ghee (nei). We can add nuts and cardamom for flavoring. This moong...

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Carrot Kheer | Carrot Payasam

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 13:07:00 +0000

Carrot kheer is the perfect dessert to celebrate any special occasion. This carrot payasam is made with fresh carrots and milk and flavored with saffron and cardamom. Kheer or payasam is an essential part of every Indian celebration and festival. Our traditional meal always starts with payasam and it is what is served first on...

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Paal Poli | Sweetened Milk Poori Recipe

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 21:31:58 +0000

Paal poli is a traditional South Indian dessert made during festivals. It is a deep-fried semolina poori soaked in sweet saffron milk. Poli is one of the many dishes that is made for several South Indian festivals. Sankranthi / Pongal and Avani Avittam are the two main festivals that I make Poli / Boli every...

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Puranam Boli | Puran Poli Recipe

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Puran Poli / Puranam Boli or Paruppu Boli is a traditional stuffed flatbread made for special occasions and festivals in India. The stuffing is made of lentils and jaggery and is hand shaped and pan fried. Indian festivals revolve around food. We have specific recipes that we make for every festival. Puran Poli or Puranam...

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Til Ladoo | Tilgul Ladoo | Sesame Seed Ladoo

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 01:25:48 +0000

Til Ladoo or Tilgul Ladoo or Sesame Seed Ladoo is a Sankranti special sweet from Maharashtra. A traditional sweet made with sesame and jaggery to heat the body during the winter months. Til Ladoo or Tilgul Ladoo or Sesame Seed Ladoo, is a special Maharashtrian sweet made on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. It is...

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Maharashtrian Style Puran Poli

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:04:49 +0000

Maharashtrian Style Puran Poli, a flatbread filled with sweet lentil filling. This is a very famous festival recipe and perfect for the coming Pongal / Makar Sankranti festival. Starting the New Year and beginning the year full of festivals and celebrations. My theme for this week's BM is Festival recipes and my first recipe under...

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Thengai Paal Jevvarisi Payasam/Sago Kheer with Coconut Milk

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 03:07:00 +0000

Jevvarisi Payasam is a sweet dish made with sago or tapioca pearls, sweeteners, milk, cardamoms, cashews, and raisins. This Sago Kheer is a simple recipe that can be made in no time during festivals or occasions. Even before I talk about the recipe or the choice for today, I have a confession to make. I have never made...

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Thinai Ven Pongal | Foxtail Millet Savory Pongal

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 13:00:29 +0000

Thinai Ven Pongal made with foxtail millet is a wonderful variation to the Kara Pongal or Savory Pongal. Perfect recipe for Breakfast or lunch. Ven Pongal and Gothsu are one of my favorite comfort meals! It is sort of a regular at our house and lucky for me that my boys love it as well....

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