In the mornings, when you are hard-pressed for time, Sharjah-based food blogger Bethica Das suggests you cook a simple, easy-to-make South India breakfast of Ven Pongal. "It is best enjoyed with ...

Pongal is the first day of the harvest festival in the state of Tamil Nadu. Celebrated under different names across the nation, Pongal is a four-day-long celebration filled with joyful festivities.

In Tamil Nadu, Pongal is not just celebrated—it is cooked, stirred, shared, and savored. The festival feast is the heart of Pongal, where gratitude to nature transforms into flavors that carry ...