Palmyra Sprout/Panai Kizhangu/Gengulu (3 Pcs)

The Palmyra palm, an emblem of resilience and vitality, holds a special place in the festivities of Pongal. Its sprouts, known as 'Panai Kizhangu' in Tamil, carry cultural significance during this auspicious celebration. The sprouts, harvested before they unfurl into palm fronds, are often used as symbolic decorations, adorning entrances or puja spaces during Pongal. Beyond their decorative role, these sprouts symbolize growth, renewal, and the promise of a prosperous future. Their presence in Pongal festivities reflects the reverence for nature's bounty and the anticipation of a bountiful harvest season ahead, encapsulating the essence of hope and abundance that characterizes the spirit of Pongal.

Taati Tegalu / Thati Tegalu, tender palm shoots also called as Gengul, Palm Sprout, Palmyra Sprout, Pana Kilangu, Gaygulu, Panam Kizhangu are the oldest known edible fibre rich food in south India, especially used for alleviating constipation.

Thati Tegalu can be eaten by roasting or boiling with a pinch of salt, either way, these tender palm shoots are a mouthwatering, soft, fleshy snack with rich fibre content.

The nutritional value of the tegalu or Gengul is high, it has a starch content of up to 60 per cent and is very rich in fibre.