Pongal is an Indian pudding that is prepared on the Indian festival of the same name. 3 different recipes are here (may be suitable for those familiar with Indian cooking)

Pongal is an Indian pudding that is prepared on the Indian festival of the same name. 3 different recipes are here (may be suitable for those familiar with Indian cooking)

here is a online video on how to make jalebi this is as always in english image ==> http://www.diwalifestival.org/gifs/jalebi.jpg

Spicy, unique and fabulous, Indian cuisine has everything special about it. Often, Indian cooking is distinguished by the use of a larger variety of vegetables than many other well known cuisine. "Ghevar""Suji Ladoo""Churma""Jalebi" ( my fave. yammmiiiiii)"Moong Dal Ka Halwa (Lentil Pudding)"

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