7 must-have mouth watering delicacies on makar sankranti

India is celebrating Lohri today. Delicious food, folk songs, and the beat of dhol with friends and family… the festival is considered to be of warmth and bonding in the Northern parts of India especially in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana.

It celebrates the harvest of crops at the end of the long winter. This day which holds such significance is incomplete without these mouth-watering delicacies. Take a look.

Gajak is a traditional Indian sweet made from sesame seeds or peanuts and jaggery. It is also known as Tilpatti. This Lohri must-have is crisp and carries a sugary aroma along with a unique taste. It is moderately sweet and can be made easily with tree nuts, ghee and cardamom.

Gajak

It is a regular item on the festive menu for Lohri. Also known as makai ka lava in Hindi, this snack is best enjoyed when everyone is gathered around the bonfire on Lohri. It is also one of the main food items which are tossed in bonfires.

Popcorn

In the northern belts of India, Rewari is a must-have sugar snack during the Lohri season. It is bite-sized and is prepared with the goodness of jaggery and sesame seeds. It is best with a warm cup of tea, especially in Lohri.

Rewari

This sweet dish delivers the perfect taste and is extremely beneficial for our health. It is a typical Lohri consumption. It is made with roasted sesame seeds and jaggery. It has along shelf life and can be enjoyed t throughout winter.

Til Ka Laddoo

A popular sweet dish from West Bengal, these rice pancakes are made with refined rice flour, semolina, and a filling of coconut, jaggery, and dry fruits.

Patishapta

Puran poli is an Indian sweet flatbread that is popular in South India and the state of Maharashtra. It is also known as puran puri, holige, obbattu.

Puran Poli

Rava kesari recipe also known as kesari bath is a quick sweet dish made with semolina,ghee, sugar and kesari aka saffron.

Rava Kesari