Sakkarai Pongal or Chakkara Pongal is a simple South Indian sweet made with Rice, Moong Dal and Jaggery. A well-made Sweet Pongal is golden-brown, gooey but with just a hint of a bite, and just the right level of sweetness. Served as the first course of a festive meal, Sakkarai Pongal gets the juices flowing for the rest of the meal.This dessert is a must for Sankranti but also for many other festivals including Navratri.