{"id":3663,"date":"2025-12-26T12:51:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T12:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/blog\/?p=3663"},"modified":"2025-12-27T05:06:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T05:06:11","slug":"sweet-pongal-recipe-traditional-rice-varieties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/blog\/sweet-pongal-recipe-traditional-rice-varieties\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 4 Sweet Pongal Recipes using Traditional Rice Varieties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pongal is a celebration of abundance, gratitude, and traditional flavors. This festive season, enhance your Pongal celebrations by using <\/span><b>Ulamart\u2019s healthy <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Traditional Rice varieties<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. At <\/span><b>Ulamart<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we bring you a selection of <\/span><b>Organic Pongal Rice <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">varieties like<\/span> <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/mappillai-samba-raw-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mappillai samba rice<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/rathasaali-raw-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rakthashali Rice<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/bamboo-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bamboo Rice<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/black-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Karuppu Kavuni Rice<\/a> (Black Rice), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/poongar-raw-rice-hand-pounded-organic-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poongar Rice <\/a><\/b><b>and more <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that are perfect for preparing <\/span><b>Sweet Pongal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These rice options are nutrient-rich, aromatic, and full of health benefits, making them an ideal choice for your festive meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#whyrice\">1.\u00a0 Why Choose Ulamart\u2019s Rice Varieties for Your Sweet Pongal Recipe?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#prep\">2. How to Prepare Pongal Using Traditional Rice Varieties?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#gen\">3.General Tip for cooking Traditional Rice Pongal<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#raw\">Raw Mappillai Samba Rice Akkaravadisal Pongal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#bambo\">Bamboo Rice (Moongil Arisi) Pongal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#karup\">Karuppu Kavuni Arisi Panakarkandu Pongal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rawrak\">Raw Rakthashali Rice Coconut Milk Pongal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#celeb\">4. Celebrate Pongal with Ulamart\u2019s Traditional Rice Varieties<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#add\">5. Add Fun to Pongal with Mini Pongal Cooking<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whyrice\">Why Choose Ulamart\u2019s Rice Varieties for Your Sweet Pongal Recipe?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rice is at the heart of any <\/span><b>Pongal recipe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the variety you choose will significantly impact both the <\/span><b>flavor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>texture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the dish. At <\/span><b>Ulamart<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we offer rice that is full of <\/span><b>fiber, protein<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>essential nutrients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that promote better digestion and overall health. By using <\/span><b>traditional rice varieties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you are also bringing back the authentic taste of Pongal, which is loved by all generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our rice varieties are not only <\/span><b>gluten-free<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but they also have a low glycemic index, making them suitable for <\/span><b>diabetics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>health-conscious individuals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"prep\">How to Prepare Pongal Using Traditional Rice Varieties?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a closer look at the rice varieties you can use for your <\/span><b>Sweet Pongal recipe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how to prepare the most divine and delicious sweet pongal recipes for the upcoming Pongal Festival.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"gen\">General Tip for cooking Traditional Rice Pongal:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before Starting, follow this general tip for all Traditional Rice variety Pongal. As all traditional rice varieties are rich in fibre and take a longer time to cook, it is preferred to wash and soak the rice for 6 to 8 hours or overnight. If there is no time to soak, as an alternate wash and soak the rice for 10 &#8211; 30 minutes, drain the water &amp; grind it coarsely in a mixer in pulse mode without adding any water and it&#8217;s ready to cook.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"raw\">1. Raw Mappillai Samba Rice Akkaravadisal Pongal:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mappillai Samba Arisi gives sweet pongal a rich taste and natural aroma while keeping it filling and wholesome. It is traditionally valued for strength and energy, making it a perfect rice choice for festive sweet dishes. And Akkaravadisal is a traditional South Indian style sweet pongal, that is rich, smooth, and creamy with a soft texture and deep authentic flavour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients For Akkaravadisal using Mappillai Samba Rice:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be cup <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/mappillai-samba-raw-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw Mappillai Samba Rice<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup split yellow moong dal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/cow-ghee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A2 Ghee<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/country-sugar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Country Sugar Powder<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 cups Milk (boiled &amp; cooled)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 pieces each of cashews &amp; Raisins\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/cardamom-spices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardamom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pods<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Recipe:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare the raw mappillai samba rice as mentioned in the<\/span><a href=\"#gen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> general tip <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">above &amp; add it to a pressure cooker. Then add moong dal, 1 tbsp of Organic Ghee, 1 cup of water, 4 cups of milk, and cardamom pods to the cooker. Mix well, close the lid and let it cook up to 6 to 8 whistles in medium low flame. Once pressure is released, open the cooker, add country sugar powder, ghee roasted cashew, raisins along with the ghee and mix well. Add more milk for a rich and creamy texture if required. Yummy &amp; Tasty Mappillai Samba Rice Akkaravadisal is ready to serve!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"bambo\">2. Bamboo Rice (Moongil Arisi) Pongal:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moongil Rice adds a mild nutty flavour and pleasant bite to sweet pongal, making it taste unique and comforting. It is filling and satisfying, perfect to make this pongal festive more authentic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients For Sweet Pongal using Bamboo Rice:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be cup <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/bamboo-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bamboo Rice<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup split yellow moong dal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup A2 Cow Ghee<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup country sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 cups water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup of coconut (grated or bite size pieces)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup of nuts &amp; dry fruits of your choice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cardamom pods or \u00bd spoon of cardamom powder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Recipe:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare the Bamboo Rice as mentioned in the<\/span><a href=\"#gen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> general tip <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">above &amp; add it to a pressure cooker. Then add moong dal, 1 tbsp of A2 Ghee, 5 cups of water\u00a0 and cardamom pods or powder to the cooker. Mix well, close the lid and let it cook up to 6 to 8 whistles in medium low flame. Wait till the pressure is released. Roast the nuts, dry fruits &amp; coconut in ghee separately &amp; keep. Then open the cooker, add ghee, country sugar powder, ghee roasted coconut, nuts, dry fruits and mix well. Delicious Nutty Bamboo Rice Sweet Pongal is ready to eat!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-wrapper\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KF-mkgUvVro?start=7\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"karup\">3. Karuppu Kavuni Arisi Panakarkandu Pongal:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karuppu Kavuni Rice is a traditional black rice known for its rich taste and natural colour. It is rich in antioxidants and fibre, making it a healthy choice for festive meals. When used for pongal, it gives a slightly chewy texture and deep flavour that makes the dish special and filling. Also, Palm candy (Panakarkandu) is a natural sweetener that provides quick energy and comparatively lower glycemic index.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients For Sweet Pongal using Black Rice:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be cup <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/black-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raw Black Rice <\/a>(Karuppu kavuni pachai arisi)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup split yellow moong dal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/palm-sugar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">palm candy<\/a> (panakarkandu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 cups water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup A2 Cow Ghee<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup of nuts &amp; dry fruits of your choice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cardamom pods or \u00bd spoon of cardamom powder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Recipe:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the<\/span><a href=\"#gen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> general tip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shared above to pre-prepare the karuppu kavuni arisi. Then add it to a pressure cooker. Next add moong dal, palm candy crystals, 1 tbsp of A2 Ghee, 5 cups of water\u00a0 and cardamom pods or powder to the cooker. Mix well, close the lid and let it cook up to 5 to 8 whistles in medium low flame. Let the pressure release. Meanwhile Roast the nuts &amp; dry fruits in the cow ghee separately &amp; keep. Open the cooker, add ghee, roasted nuts, dry fruits and mix well. Serve hot, the deliciously divine karuppu kavuni arisi pongal &amp; enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rawrak\">4. Raw Rakthashali Rice Coconut Milk Pongal<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rakthashali rice is a traditional red rice known for its rich taste and nourishing nature. It is high in fibre and natural nutrients that support strength and digestion. When used for pongal, it cooks soft and gives a hearty texture with a wholesome flavour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients For Sweet Pongal using Rakthashali Rice:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be cup <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/rathasaali-raw-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw Rakthashali Rice<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup split yellow moong dal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup palm candy (panakarkandu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.5 cups of coconut milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 cups water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup A2 Cow Ghee<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup of nuts &amp; dry fruits of your choice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cardamom pods or \u00bd spoon of cardamom powder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Recipe:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare Raw Rakthashali Rice as per the <\/span><a href=\"#gen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">general tip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shared above. Roast the nuts &amp; dry fruits in the A2\u00a0 cow ghee separately &amp; keep aside. Now add the soaked or ground Rakthasali rice to a pressure cooker. Then, add moong dal, 4 cups of water, 1 tbsp cow ghee\u00a0 and cardamom powder to it. Mix well, close the lid and let it cook up to 5 to 7 whistles in medium low flame. Let the pressure release. Open the lid, add thick coconut milk, palm candy, mix well and bring it to boil. Finally, add balance of the ghee, nuts &amp; dry fruits and serve hot!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"celeb\">Celebrate Pongal with Ulamart\u2019s Traditional Rice Varieties<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your search doesn\u2019t stop here! You can try the same recipes with Ulamart\u2019s other Traditional Rice varieties like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poongar Rice, Sivappu Kavuni Rice, Navara Rice, Neelam Samba Rice, Kattuyanam Rice, Thooyamalli Rice, Mani Samba Rice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &amp; Celebrate the flavors of tradition while making it healthier. Whether you\u2019re preparing <\/span><b>sweet Pongal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>savoury Pongal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, these rice varieties provide the perfect base for <\/span><b>nutritious and flavorful dishes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Each rice variety brings its own unique texture and aroma, enhancing the overall taste of your <\/span><b>Pongal recipe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"add\">Add Fun to Pongal with Mini Pongal Cooking<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a twist with your kids by involving them in the celebration using our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/kids-kitchenset-megacombo\"><b>real cooking clay miniature kitchen set<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let them help prepare pongal in small portions while you cook alongside them, and gently explain the value of traditional rice and festive cooking. This simple hands-on activity helps children experience our food culture, learn with excitement, and enjoy Pongal as a meaningful family tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KWBWkviI7xQ\" width=\"315\" height=\"560\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Ulamart\u2019s online store<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to explore our full range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulamart.com\/rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>healthy rice varieties<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and enjoy a flavorful, wholesome Pongal celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pongal is a celebration of abundance, gratitude, and traditional flavors. 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