Nivedhanam

Here is another delicious pongal prepared during the Pongal festival.. Ven Pongal is also a very famous breakfast dish which tastes awesome with Sambar (or Gothsu) and Coconut Chutney… This one is quick and also easy.. I have made this with 4 table spoons of ghee, but you can surely increase the quantity of ghee.. Pongal can absorb all the ghee you add to it.. But make sure you add a little on top while serving…

Mango is the king of fruits and the raw variety called Raw Mango or Green Mango is used in a lot of cooking.. We used its powder as Amchur powder, we use the raw mango for pickles, rice, in sundal etc.. Mangai Rice is a very delicious and tangy South Indian variety rice. It is very appetizing in its appearance with its beautiful yellow color from turmeric. This is a quick recipe and taste best when served hot fresh, but also makes a great travel food. The best accompaniments for these variety rice dishes are Spicy potato fry, appalam, chips or vadam.

Accompaniments are so important part of the menu.. So much that it can transform a simple and boring breakfast to a tasty and yummy one.. This is so true with this very delicious coconut chutney which is a quick and easy recipe that is served as a side with many South Indian tiffin or snack items. It is a good side for idli, dosa, bonda, vadai etc. This is my dish for this month's Vegan Thursdays