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Dear friends,
Sweet Pongal, or Sakkara Pongal, is a cherished South Indian delicacy prepared especially during the auspicious Pongal festival. This traditional dish holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, as it is often made as an offering (prasadam) in temples, dedicated to deities as a symbol of gratitude for a bountiful harvest.
Prepared with a delightful combination of jaggery, raw rice, and moong dal, Sweet Pongal is enriched with the fragrant notes of cardamom powder, a touch of nutmeg, and the divine aroma of edible camphor. Generous amounts of ghee, golden raisins, and crunchy cashews elevate its richness, making it a true festive treat. Each ingredient carries symbolic importance, reflecting prosperity, sweetness in life, and a connection to nature’s abundance.
In temples, this sacred dish is cooked in newly harvested rice, signifying the celebration of agricultural success. The steaming hot Pongal, infused with love and devotion, is distributed among devotees, filling the air with a divine essence. It is a dish that embodies tradition, devotion, and the joy of sharing during the harvest season.
Ingredients:
Raw rice 200g
Moong dal 80g
Jaggery 200g
Cashew Nuts 25g
Raisin 25g
Ghee 100ml
Cardamom powder 1/4 tsp
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