Pongal cooking is joyful… and slightly chaotic. One pot is bubbling, someone’s asking, “Is the jaggery syrup ready?”, and you’re trying to keep everything tasting like home without spending the whole day at the stove.
That’s exactly where Preethi fits in. As a leader in quality, innovation, and service, we build appliances that make every pongal dish recipe smoother, faster, and more consistent, especially when you’re planning a full menu spread.
And yes, there’s a festive cherry on top right now: Preethi Swarna Utsavam. When you buy Preethi products, you get a chance to win a Gold Coin Daily, and there’s an assured gift on every spin.
What Pongal Dishes Can You Make Easily with Preethi?
1) Ven Pongal: The Classic Pongal South Indian dish
This is the heart of a pongal south indian dish spread, and the easiest place to start if you’re learning how to make pongal dish staples.
Ingredients:
Rice, moong dal, ghee, black pepper, cumin, ginger, curry leaves, cashews, salt.
Steps:
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Lightly roast moong dal on a non-stick tawa for aroma.
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Add rice + dal to a pressure cooker, wash, add water, and cook until soft.
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Pulse pepper + cumin in a mixer grinder for a fresh, punchy flavour.
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On the gas stove, temper ghee with ginger, curry leaves, cashews, and the pepper-cumin blend.
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Mix tempering into the cooked base and adjust texture with hot water if needed.
This pongal dish recipe is also a lifesaver when you’re hosting, because it scales up easily.
2) Sakkarai Pongal: The Pongal Sweet Dish People Remember
When someone says “festival comfort,” they mean this pongal sweet dish. And if you’re searching for how to prepare the pongal dish without stress, Sakkarai Pongal is surprisingly manageable.
Steps:
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Cook rice + moong dal in a pressure cooker until soft.
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Melt jaggery on an induction cooktop for steady control (no rushed burning).
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Combine the base with jaggery syrup and simmer gently on the induction cooktop.
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Roast cashews and raisins on a non-stick tawa in ghee.
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Add cardamom powder quickly done in a mixer grinder and finish with ghee.
That’s a complete pongal dish recipe that feels festive but is still doable.
3) Medu Vada + Coconut Chutney: The Festival Combo
This pairing completes your Pongal festival dish plate and keeps everyone smiling while the Pongal pots rest.
Medu Vada Batter
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For authentic texture, use a wet grinder for batter that fluffs beautifully.
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If you’re doing smaller batches, a strong 750-watt mixer grinder can support quick prep steps when time is short.
Coconut Chutney (fast, fresh, always needed)
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Add coconut, roasted chana, green chilli, tamarind, and salt to your miniblend.
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Grind to your preferred texture.
4) Quick Add-Ons That Make The Whole Pongal Table Feel “Complete”
Pepper Rasam Base in Minutes
Pulse pepper, cumin, and garlic in a 600-watt mixer grinder for a quick base, then simmer on the induction cooktop and finish tempering on the gas stove.
Roasts and Garnishes that Upgrade Every Bite
Roast coconut, cashews, and spice mixes on a non-stick tawa for that final festival touch.
Swarna Utsavam: Special Festive Extra For You
If you’re already planning to upgrade your kitchen this season, Swarna Utsavam is a great time to do it. When you buy Preethi products, you get a chance to win a Gold Coin Daily, and there’s an assured gift on every spin.
The program runs from January 9, 2026, to February 5, 2026, is valid for eligible in-store purchases in select states, and participation is via a QR code and spin the wheel.
FAQs
1. What are the top Pongal dishes that can be made easily using kitchen appliances?
Ven Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal, Medu Vada batter, coconut chutney, rasam base, and roasted garnishes are some of the easiest pongal festival dish options to make using Preethi Kitchen appliances.
2. Which kitchen appliances are best for preparing traditional Pongal recipes?
A pressure cooker for rice and dal, a wet grinder for authentic batters, a mixer grinder for chutneys and spice blends, plus an induction cooktop and gas stove for controlled simmering and tempering.
3. Can Sakkarai Pongal be prepared easily using modern kitchen appliances?
Yes. Sakkarai Pongal becomes much easier with a pressure cooker for the base, an induction cooktop for steady jaggery simmering, and a non-stick tawa for roasting nuts and finishing. It’s a classic pongal sweet dish made simpler.
4. Are mixer grinders suitable for making Medu Vada batter at home?
A wet grinder is best for traditional batter texture, but a strong 750-watt mixer grinder can support smaller batches and quick prep steps.
5. How do kitchen appliances simplify cooking during the Pongal festival?
They reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and help you multitask. When your cooking is split across kitchen appliances, your pongal dish recipe execution becomes smoother and more predictable.
