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Jan 21, 2025By Tanvi Munjal
Makar Sankranti isn't just a festival. For the Indian households, it's also a moment of traditions and religious food. This day marks the sun's transition into Capricorn, symbolizing longer days and the onset of harvest season. For people across India, it's a time to fly kites and try on some really mouthwatering delicacies. Want to know the one thing that really unites everyone during Sankranti? It's the love for traditional Makar Sankranti dishes that brings warmth on those chilly January days.
Read below to explore some of the top traditional recipes you need to try this Makar Sankranti 2025.
Tilgul Ladoo
Tilgul Ladoo is a classic Makar Sankranti recipe that brings in both warmth and sweetness. These simple, nutty, and chewy delights are the perfect way to start your day with your loved ones.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sesame seeds
- 1 cup grated jaggery
- 2 teaspoons ghee
Procedure:
- Roast sesame seeds in a dry pan until you notice they turn golden and then set aside.
- Now heat ghee in the same pan and add jaggery. Let it cook on low heat until the jaggery melts completely.
- Mix the roasted sesame seeds into the melted jaggery thoroughly.
- Shape it into small ladoos. While the mixture is warm. Cool before serving and enjoy.
Puran Poli
Puran Poli is a traditional Maharashtrian dish that is basically a soft, sweet flatbread stuffed with jaggery and lentils. This festive recipe is sure to turn out everyone’s favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 1 cup chana dal
- ¾ cup jaggery
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- Ghee
Procedure:
- Start by cooking the chana dal until soft, draining it, and then mashing it to form a paste.
- Now mix the paste with jaggery and cook until thickened.Â
- Add cardamom powder and let the mixture cool for a while.
- Prepare a soft dough with wheat flour and water.
- Roll small portions of dough and keep aside.
- Now fill the dough with the dal-jaggery mixture and roll it out gently.
- Cook on a hot tawa with ghee until it turns golden on both sides. Serve warm.
Khichdi
This simple recipe is a Sankranti staple you probably know about. Made with rice, lentils, and a mix of vegetables, khichdi is packed with nutrients. The best part? You can eat without worrying about your stomach.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rice
- ½ cup moong dal
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- Peas, carrots, beans, or other veggies
Procedure:
- Start by rinsing the dal and rice together.
- In a pressure cooker, heat some ghee and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add turmeric, vegetables, rice, and dal, and sauté everything properly.
- Add 3 cups of water and salt.Â
- Let the khichdi pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
- Top it off with some fresh homemade ghee and serve warm with plain salted yogurt.
Gur Ki Roti
Gur ki roti is another sweet delicacy that is often enjoyed, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It has a soft and caramelized texture that is a perfect addition to your Sankranti menu.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups wheat flour
- ¾ cup jaggeryÂ
- Ghee
Procedure:
- Simply knead a soft dough using wheat flour and jaggery water.
- Set it aside for about 15-20 minutes.
- Cook on tawa from both sides until it turns golden.
- Serve warm with butter or just enjoy as it is.
Dahi Chura
Dahi Chura is a classic Sankranti staple from Bihar and is made by combining poha together with yogurt and jaggery. It's another easy-to-make recipe that is a must-try.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup poha
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons jaggery or sugar
- 1 sliced bananaÂ
Procedure:
- Rinse the poha thoroughly and drain the water completely.
- Now mix the poha with yogurt and jaggery. As an alternative, you can also use sugar.
- Add banana slices for that additional punch.
- Tastes best when served at room temperature.
Takeaway
Makar Sankranti is truly a celebration of traditions and flavors. Whether you want to indulge in the nutty sweetness of Tilgul ladoo or just crave that simplicity of Dahi chura flavors, every recipe here defines the essence of this festival.
