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Ven Pongal
One of the basic and common type of Pongal, this dish is made with rice and yellow moong dal, cooked with black pepper, cumin and ginger.
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Sweet Pongal
A traditional sweet dish made with rice, moong dal, jaggery, ghee, nuts and raisins, it is a must dish during the festival.
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Millets Pongal
For a healthier version, you can try replacing rice with millets. The preparation method remains the same, but the choice of millet adds a nutty flavour and increases the nutritional value.
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Ghee Pongal
Though similar to Ven Pongal, Ghee Pongal is richer in ghee, giving it a more indulgent flavour.
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Akkaravadisal
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The twin sister of sweet Pongal, this dish is a rich and flavourful sweet Pongal made with rice, lentils, jaggery, and milk.
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