Celebrate Pongal & Makar Sankranti with Traditional South Indian Harvest Recipes!

• Pongal and Makar Sankranti are harvest festivals rooted in gratitude towards nature, with food central to celebrations.
• Executive Chef Owaize Ahmed Khan of Novotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road emphasizes that festive dishes are simple, soulful, and rely on humble ingredients.
• Five classic South Indian recipes are provided: Sweet Pongal, Ven Pongal, Ellu Sadham, Adhirasam, and Traditional South Indian Kootu.
• Recipes feature key ingredients like rice, lentils, jaggery, coconut, and sesame, reflecting abundance and seasonal wisdom.
• Each dish is designed to be faithful to its roots while being streamlined for the modern kitchen, offering a complete festive spread.

Why It Matters: Embrace the spirit of Pongal and Makar Sankranti with these traditional, soulful South Indian harvest recipes.