In response to his repeated questioning, Basava’s mother says that she plans to make huggi. Huggi is akin to the chakkarai pongal or sweet pongal that is made in Tamil Nadu. To return to the story, Basava is beside himself with excitement and announces to all his friends that his mother is cooking huggi. Basava is upset, but the thought of huggi makes him forget everything. Finally, the huggi is done, but even before Basava can savour it properly, his mother asks him to deliver a vessel at the Gowda’s place.

Source: The Hindu July 27, 2017 10:18 UTC