Featured Sankranti receipes
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Til Chikki (Sesame brittle)
Sweet
Delicious sesame-jaggery brittle with a satisfying crunch - perfect for making ahead and giving as gifts.
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Peanut Chikki / Groundnut Ladoo
Sweet
Groundnut and jaggery snacks - a traditional winter treat perfect for the harvest season.
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Puran Poli / Bobbatlu
Sweet
Festive stuffed flatbread (lentils + jaggery) enjoyed around harvest celebrations.
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Ven Pongal (Savory)
Savory
A comforting South Indian festive dish made with rice, moong dal, ghee, pepper, and cumin.
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Sweet Rice / Payasam
Sweet
A simple sweet pudding that pairs well with Pongal celebrations.
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Quick tips for Sankranti cooking
Use seasonal ingredients
The authentic taste of Sankranti is enhanced by freshly harvested sesame, jaggery, peanuts, and
Balance sweet + savory
Include one sweet (til-gud / coconut ladoo) and one savory (khichdi / ven pongal) for a well-rounded menu.
Make-ahead strategy
Chikki and ladoos have good shelf life, while khichdi or pongal are best enjoyed fresh.
Gift-ready packing
Fill boxes with butter paper and include a sweet Sankranti wish for friends and neighbors.
Menu idea: Til-gud ladoo, coconut ladoo, and khichdi or ven pongal make for a delicious Sankranti meal.
FAQ
Which sweet is most traditional for Makar Sankranti?
Sesame and jaggery sweets, known as til and gud, are popular for their warming qualities and symbolic representation of sweetness in communication and relationships.
What are quick recipes for beginners?
Coconut ladoo, sesame chikki, and basic khichdi are perfect for beginners and require only a few tools.
Can I make these recipes without refined sugar?
Indeed, numerous recipes call for the use of jaggery or condensed milk. In the case of making coconut ladoo, condensed milk serves as a quick substitute.