A comforting dish made with rice and lentils, Ven Pongal is savory while Sakkarai Pongal is sweet with jaggery and ghee. Pongal is both a festive dish and an everyday favorite, symbolizing abundance and joy in Tamil households.

Ven Pongal: tempered with pepper, cumin, and cashews.

Sakkarai Pongal: rich, sweet, and made during the Pongal festival.

Served in temples and homes alike.