10 traditional Makar Sankranti dishes eaten across India
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Til-Gud Laddoo
Made with sesame seeds and jaggery, these laddoos symbolise warmth, harmony, and togetherness during the harvest season.
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Khichdi
A wholesome mix of rice, lentils, vegetables, and ghee, Khichdi is central to Sankranti celebrations in North India.
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Pongal
Prepared as sweet (Sakkarai Pongal) and savoury (Ven Pongal), this dish marks gratitude to the Sun God and nature’s bounty.
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Undhiyu
A slow-cooked winter vegetable curry, Undhiyu is traditionally enjoyed with puris during Sankranti festivities.
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Puran Poli
A festive flatbread stuffed with jaggery and lentils, often prepared for major harvest celebrations.
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Sakhar Bhat
A mildly sweet rice dish flavoured with ghee and dry fruits, served during auspicious occasions like Sankranti.
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Til Chikki
A simple sweet made with roasted sesame seeds and jaggery, prepared in minutes and widely eaten during Makar Sankranti.
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Pathishapta Pitha
A thin crepe filled with jaggery and coconut, traditionally made during harvest festivals.
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Chikki
A crunchy sweet made from jaggery and nuts or sesame seeds, popular across states during winter.
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Til Pitha
Rice flour rolls stuffed with sesame and jaggery, especially prepared during Magh Bihu, Assam’s harvest festival.
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