Pongal, y’all! The festival of joy, harvest, and yes—food. While the rest of us are busy juggling between the kitchen and decorating the house, our South Indian celebs are out there sharing some drool-worthy Pongal vibes with fans. Whether it’s sweet Pongal loaded with ghee or spicy Ven Pongal with crunchy cashews, these star-inspired recipes are everything you need for a festive food coma. Get your aprons ready—let’s pongal-fy your kitchen, star-style!
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1. Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s No-Fail Ven Pongal
Samantha isn’t just winning hearts on-screen—she’s also a kitchen queen when it comes to Pongal. In a candid chat, she confessed her obsession with Ven Pongal: “It’s my go-to comfort food during Pongal. Lots of ghee and roasted cashews? Count me in!”
Here’s her easy-peasy recipe:
You’ll Need: 1 cup rice, 1/4 cup roasted moong dal, 4 cups water, Ghee, black pepper, cumin, curry leaves, and fried cashews.
How to Make:
Cook the rice and dal together till soft. Then, in another pan, temper ghee with black pepper, cumin, curry leaves, and fried cashews. Pour it over the cooked rice, give it a good mix, and voilà—you have Samantha’s favorite Ven Pongal!
2. Dhanush’s Amma’s Legendary Sweet Pongal
Dhanush is a mama’s boy when it comes to Pongal. “No Pongal feels complete without Amma’s sakkarai Pongal“, he shared in an Instagram post. What makes it special? A pinch of edible camphor that brings out the traditional temple vibes.
You’ll Need: 1 cup rice, 1/2 cup jaggery (melted in water), A generous amount of ghee, Cardamom, cashews, raisins, and yes—a pinch of edible camphor.
How to Make:
Cook the rice, add the melted jaggery, and stir till it thickens. Top it with fried cashews, raisins, and a heavenly drizzle of ghee. Dhanush says this is his ultimate festive comfort food—try it, and you’ll know why!
3. Rashmika Mandanna’s Coconutty Pongal
Rashmika loves adding her own quirky twist to traditional recipes. Once in a live session, she revealed how her grandma always added grated coconut to Ven Pongal, and now, it’s her secret ingredient.
You’ll Need: The classic Ven Pongal recipe (similar to Samantha’s!), 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
How to Make:
Follow the same steps for Ven Pongal, but add grated coconut at the end. Trust Rashmika when she says it takes the dish to a whole new level!
4. Vijay Sethupathi’s Pepper-Packed Pongal
Vijay Sethupathi is all about bold flavors, and his Pongal preference screams spice! At a recent event, he revealed, “More pepper equals more happiness!” His go-to? Milagu Pongal—aka pepper Pongal.
You’ll Need: Rice, moong dal, black pepper (crushed), and loads of ghee, Curry leaves, cumin, and cashews for tempering
How to Make:
Cook the rice and dal, then temper with black pepper, cumin, curry leaves, and cashews in ghee. Pour it over, mix well, and get ready for a flavor explosion!
5. Trisha’s Royal Sweet Pongal
When it comes to Pongal, Trisha believes in going all out! Her signature touch? Adding toasted almonds along with the usual cashews and raisins for that extra crunch. She once posted, “Pongal is incomplete without almonds—trust me!”
You’ll Need: Standard sweet Pongal ingredients (rice, jaggery, ghee, cardamom), A handful of toasted almonds
How to Make:
Prepare sweet Pongal as usual, but add toasted almonds while garnishing. This small addition turns the dish into a royal treat—fit for a queen like Trisha!
Final Scoop: Pongal Like a Pro!
Pongal isn’t just a festival; it’s an emotion wrapped in fragrant spices, sweet jaggery, and family traditions. Whether you’re craving a bowl of Samantha’s Ven Pongal or Dhanush’s Amma’s sweet Pongal, these recipes are guaranteed to make your Pongal feast special.
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