6 Healthy Foods To Celebrate Makar Sankranti

- Simran Suri

A traditional Makar Sankranti treat, til ladoo, made with sesame seeds, jaggery, symbolizes warmth and sweetness.

Sesame Ladoo

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Crunchy and sweet, gur rewari, made with jaggery and sesame seeds, is a popular Makar Sankranti snack, symbolizing the harvest season.

Jaggery Rewari

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A South Indian dish, pongal, is a savory preparation made with rice and lentils, often flavored with black ghee, celebrating the harvest.

Pongal

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A wholesome and nutritious dish, khichdi made with rice and lentils, accompanied by seasonal vegetables, is a symbol of simplicity and health during Makar Sankranti.

Khichdi

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A traditional Gujarati dish, undhiyu, is a mixed vegetable curry that signifies the diverse produce of the winter harvest.

Undhiyu

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A festive twist to the classic kheer, this special version may include ingredients like jaggery, and coconut, adding more sweetness to the celebrations.

Special Kheer

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