Pongal is a very popular dish from South Indian cuisine. It serves as an ideal breakfast with an excellent combination of coconut chutney, vada & hot sambar. Next to idly, this is the very common dish often seen at South Indian Restaurants. Pongal is commonly referred to an as savory pudding made with a beautiful combination of lentils and rice tempered with spices and nuts sauteed in Hot Ghee. Pongal mix is very easy to prepare and the taste is filling and yummy.