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NDTV
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- NDTV
6 South Indian Festive Foods You Will Want Even When There Is No Festival
South Indian festivals are full of rituals, family time and a whole lot of comforting food. Whether it is the grand feast during Onam or a homemade offering on Pongal, the food is always the star. Festivals like Ugadi, Vishu, Mysore Dasara, Thrissur Pooram, Hampi Utsav and Karthigai Deepam all come with their own must-have dishes - sweet, savoury or both. The best part? You do not need to wait for a festival to eat these South Indian favourites. These dishes are simple to cook at home and are perfect for a cosy lunch or even a last-minute celebration meal. You can also order them online using any food delivery app. Here Are 6 South Indian Festive Dishes That Taste Good All Year Round: 1. Ven Pongal Ven Pongal is the ultimate comfort dish - made with rice, yellow moong dal, curry leaves, ghee, cumin, ginger and black pepper. It is a signature part of the Pongal harvest festival in Tamil Nadu. Soft, ghee-laced and easy to digest, Ven Pongal is filling without being heavy. It is also incredibly easy to cook at home. See the full recipe here. 2. Paruppu Payasam Paruppu Payasam, or moong dal payasam, is the sweet hug your taste buds need. Popular during Onam celebrations in Kerala, this payasam blends moong dal, jaggery and coconut for a rich, silky finish. It is a staple in every festive sadhya, but works just as well when you need something indulgent yet rooted. Click here for the recipe. 3. Curd Rice A bowl of curd rice is like hitting the refresh button. Made with cooked rice, fresh curd, curry leaves and tempered spices, this South Indian classic is ideal for hot days. Though it is a staple across homes in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, curd rice also finds a place on many festive menus as a soothing end to a rich meal. Try the recipe here. 4. Mysore Pak Mysore Pak is not just a dessert - it is a sweet with serious street cred. Prepared using just three ingredients (besan, ghee and sugar), it is found at every festive table and is often packed into wedding return boxes across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is rich, crumbly and melts the second it hits your mouth. Make it at home or order it online. 5. Maavilakku Maavilakku is one of the more sacred festive foods - an edible lamp made with rice flour, jaggery, cardamom, dry ginger and ghee. Shaped like a lamp and lit with a cotton wick, it is offered to Mariamman or the family deity during Karthigai Deepam and Aadi month. Once the prayers are over, it is eaten as prasad. This dish is as spiritual as it is nostalgic. 6. Rasam No list of South Indian dishes is complete without rasam. This tangy broth is made with tamarind, tomatoes, pepper and spices, and is usually served with rice. Lighter than sambhar but big on flavour, rasam is a festive essential, especially during Tamil and Telugu celebrations. It is also a go-to during sick days, thanks to its immunity-boosting ingredients. Learn how to make rasam here. Try these 7 South Indian tiffin recipes you can make in 15 minutes.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- New Indian Express
Man electrocuted to death after high-voltage power line hits procession during temple fest near Cuddalore
CUDDALORE: A man was electrocuted and four others, including a six-year-old boy, sustained injuries after a palanquin carrying a decorated idol came into contact with a high-voltage power line during a temple festival at Chinna Irusampalayam village near Cuddalore on Friday night. According to police from the Reddichavady Police Station, the Sedal festival of the Mariamman temple had been under way in the village for the past week. On Friday night, a decorated idol was mounted on a palanquin and carried through the streets by four devotees. The mishap occurred when the palanquin touched a low-hanging high-tension electric wire. All four carriers and a nearby child received electric shocks. The deceased has been identified as K Karnachandran (40), a native of Manaveli near Ariyankuppam in Puducherry, who died on the spot. The injured — S Sivamani (22), H Kannan (55), P Murugaiyan (35), and M Srivesh (6) — all from Chinna Irusampalayam, are undergoing treatment at the Government Hospital in Puducherry. Police said Karnachandran had been residing at his in-laws' house in the village with his wife K Uma and son K Ragavan for the past two years. An investigation is underway.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
Vadakadu caste violence: HC summons Pudukottai collector, SP, IG
Madurai: Madras high court on Wednesday directed the Pudukottai district collector , inspector general of police (central zone), and Pudukottai superintendent of police (SP) to appear before the court in connection with the Vadakadu caste violence case. This directive came after a counsel mentioned a plea seeking compensation for the people belonging to the scheduled caste community , whose houses and properties were damaged during the recent caste violence incident in Vadakadu.A division bench of justice P Velmurugan and justice K K Ramakrishnan posted the case on May 15, petitioner, S Shanmugam, stated that there was a clash between the people belonging to the scheduled caste community and those belonging to a most backward class (MBC) community in Vadakadu on May 5. He stated that the people belonging to the MBC damaged the houses and properties of the scheduled caste the petitioner sought a direction to the authorities to ensure that the scheduled caste people were allowed to enter and worship at the Mariamman temple in Vadakadu. He requested a direction to the Pudukottai SP to conduct a detailed inquiry to identify the people who damaged the houses of the scheduled caste community. He also sought a direction to the authorities to provide adequate compensation to the victims belonging to the scheduled caste.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- The Hindu
Couple found dead in well in Erode
A couple was found dead in a well near Sathyamangalam on Thursday. According to the police, Sakthivel (23), a construction worker from Pudhukothukadu near Sathyamangalam, married Priyadarshini (19) of Chinnakaradu in Indiyampalayam seven months ago. The couple was living at his residence. On Wednesday night, they went to Priyadarshini's mother's house to attend the Mariamman temple festival in Arasur Kullampalayam. An argument reportedly broke out between them, after which they went to sleep. Around 8 a.m. on Thursday, local residents discovered their bodies floating in a well at Chinnakaradu and alerted Fire and Rescue Services. Firefighters retrieved the bodies and sent them to Government Hospital in Sathyamangalam for post-mortem examination. The Kadathur police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available through the State's Health Helpline at 104 and Sneha's Suicide Prevention Helpline at 044-24640050.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- The Hindu
Woman dies of electrocution in Salem
A 54-year-old woman suffered an electric shock and died on Monday evening. G. Chinnammal, a casual labourer residing in Kaveripurathanur near Mecheri, was fixing lights in the streets for the local Mariamman temple festival. Around 6 p.m. on Monday evening, while trying to adjust a low-hanging electric wire, she suffered an electric shock and died on the spot. Mecheri police sent the body to Salem Government Hospital for postmortem. Police registered a case and are investigating further.
