20 Foods Prepared During Pongal And Makarsankranti

Top Pongal And Makarsankranti Dishes

1. Til Ladoo

Til Ladoo is one of the sweet delicacies prepared during Makarsankranti and Pongal. Til is the main ingredient of this Ladoo. People give it to their friends and family members to spread the sweetness of love in everyone’s life. It is delicious to eat and healthy too as it contains sesame seeds, peanuts, and Jaggery.

til ladoo

2. Sweet Pongal

Sweet Pongal is a delicacy which the Tamilians make during the festival of Pongal. Don’t get confused by the word Pongal everywhere. Pongal in Tamil Nadu is a festival as well as food. Sakkarai Pongal is it’s another name. This dish contains moong lentils and rice which is cooked and served for breakfast. It tastes delicious.

sweet ponghal

3. Veg Pongal

Veg Pongal is a dish which the Tamilian’s make during the festival of Pongal. This food contains moong lentils and rice which is cooked and served for breakfast. It tastes delicious.

veg ponghal

4. Rava Pongal

Rava Pongal is a dish which the Tamilian’s make during the festival of Pongal.. This food contains moong lentils and Rava which is cooked and served in the breakfast with chutney. It tastes delicious.

rava ponghal

5. Chakkara Pongal

Chakkara Pongal is a dish which the Tamilian’s make during the festival of Pongal.. This food contains moong lentils, Rice, and Jaggery which is cooked and served with some dry fruits toppings on it. It is absolutely mouthwatering.

chakkara ponghal

6. Tamarind Rice

Tamarind Rice is a dish of Pongal. Its ingredients include Tamarind juice, Rice, and other spices. People serve it during lunch and dinner which makes their meal complete. It’s taste is  little tangy, but it is delicious.

tamaarind

7. Curd Rice

Curd Rice is a dish of Pongal. The recipe of this food includes Curd, Rice, and other spices. People serve it during lunch and dinner. It tastes a little sour, but it is delicious.

curd rice

8. Bisi Bele bath

Bisi Bele bath is a dish of people in Karnataka. The recipe of this food includes moong lentil, Rice, and other vegetables.. It is really a feast to eat.

bisi beeth

9. Lemon Rice

Lemon Rice is a dish of Pongal. The recipe of this food includes from Lemon juice, Rice, and other spices. It tastes a little tangy, but it is delicious.

lemon rice

10. Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice is a dish of Pongal. The recipe of this food includes grated coconut, Rice, and other spices. It tastes pretty good.

cocunut rice

11. Tomato Rice

Tomato Rice is a dish of Pongal. The recipe of this food includes Tomato juice, Rice, and other spices. It tastes a little tangy, but it sure does tickle the taste buds.

tomato rice

12. Ghee Rice

Ghee is a dish of Pongal festival. The recipe of this food includes Rice, Ghee, and other spices. It tastes a little tangy, but it is delicious.

ghee rice

13. Til gud ke ladoo

Til gud ke ladoo is one of the sweet delicacies prepared during Makarsankranti and Pongal. Til is the main ingredient of this Ladoo. People give it to their friends and family members to spread the sweetness of love in everyone’s life. Til and Jaggery and every other ingredient are crushed and made small balls out of it, which is kept in dry place to harden. It is delicious to eat and healthy too as it contains sesame seeds, peanuts, and Jaggery.

til gud

14. Peanut Chikki

Peanut Chikki is a sweet delicacy which includes Jaggery and Peanuts. It is healthy and tasty. Peanut Chikki comes in various forms like the whole peanut in it or the crushed ones.

peanut chikki

15. Badam Halwa

Badam Halwa is one of the sweet delicacies of Makarsankranti. Its ingredients include Badam, condensed milk, and cardamom. It is tasty and healthy too. People often make this during festivals and other occasions and serve it to their friends, family, and neighbours.

badam halwa

16. Wheat Flour Ladoo

Wheat Flour Ladoo is a simple sweet dish that marks the festivals. Its ingredients include wheat flour, Jaggery or sugar syrup. These ingredients are mixed properly, and kept apart for hardening. It is preserved in cool temperature. It tastes good and is healthy too. People often make this during festivals and other occasions and serve it to their friends, family, and neighbours.

wheat flour

17. Rice Payasam

Rice Payasam is a sweet dish which has Rice, Milk, Jaggery, and dry fruits in it. People can also add moong dal to it which also tastes delicious. People often make this during festivals and other occasions and serve it to their friends, family, and neighbours.

rice payaasam

18. Peanut Ladoo

Peanut Ladoo is a recipe which includes powdered peanut, Jaggery or Sugar, and Ghee. These ingredients are mixed properly, and kept apart for hardening. It is preserved in cool temperature. It tastes good and is healthy too.

peanu ladooo

19. Coconut Ladoo

Coconut Ladoo is a recipe which includes grated Coconut, Jaggery or Sugar, and Ghee. These ingredients are mixed properly, and kept apart for hardening. It is preserved in cool temperature. It tastes good and is healthy too.

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20. Coconut Barfi

Coconut Barfi is a recipe which includes Coconut(grated), Jaggery or Sugar, Milk, and Ghee. These ingredients are mixed properly, and cut in diamond shapes. It is preserved in cool temperature. It tastes good and is healthy too.

cocnut burfi