How to pronounce Ven pongal

Ven pongal is written வெண் பொங்கல் where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /veɳ poŋɡal/. In plain English letters that is VEN PONG-gul, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Ven pongal?

Ven pongal is a rice dish of India. Where it comes from: Tamil Nadu. People usually eat it for breakfast and on festive days. Its main ingredients are rice and beans & tofu. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Ven pongal comes from

Ven pongal is one of 63 signature dishes of India on this map. See all dishes from Tamil Nadu.

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