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Traditional Uttarayan Recipes

Featuring the Undhiyu recipe and Til Chikki (Makar Sankranti).

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Why these are the top Uttarayan recipes

During Uttarayan, families gather on terraces for kite flying and winter feasts. Two foods are searched again and again: the hearty undhiyu recipe (a Gujarati winter specialty) and the sweet til chikki makar sankranti (sesame brittle made with jaggery).

Winter comfort

Seasonal ingredients and warm, filling meals.

Sharing culture

Sweets symbolize sweetness and goodwill.

Easy planning

Make-ahead snacks for all-day kite flying.

Undhiyu Recipe (Traditional Gujarati)

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Serves
4

Ingredients (core)

  • Mixed winter vegetables (surti papdi, brinjal, potato, sweet potato, etc.)
  • Coconut (grated), coriander, green garlic (optional)
  • Peanuts + sesame
  • Spices: turmeric, chili, coriander powder, garam masala
  • Oil, salt, lemon

Steps

  1. Prep vegetables: wash/cut vegetables; keep brinjals in water.
  2. Make masala: mix coconut, coriander, peanuts, sesame and spices.
  3. Stuff & layer: stuff brinjals/papdi and layer everything with masala.
  4. Slow cook: cover and cook on low heat; stir gently.
  5. Finish: adjust salt, add lemon, garnish and serve hot.

Tip

Gentle mixing and low heat aid in preserving the integrity of vegetables while maintaining a harmonious balance of flavors.

Til Chikki (Makar Sankranti)

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Makes
~18 pieces

Ingredients

  • Sesame seeds (til)
  • Jaggery (gud)
  • Ghee (optional)
  • Cardamom (optional)
  • Roasted peanuts (optional)

Steps

  1. Roast til: dry roast sesame on low heat until aromatic.
  2. Melt gud: Dissolve jaggery over low heat; check consistency by dropping in water.
  3. Mix fast: add sesame (and peanuts/cardamom) and stir quickly.
  4. Spread & cut: transfer to greased surface; cut while warm.
  5. Cool: cool fully, then store airtight for crispness.

Tip

Work quickly after mixing jaggery and sesame—chikki sets fast.

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Undhiyu step 1: prepping vegetables
Undhiyu: Prep vegetables
Undhiyu step 2: making masala
Undhiyu: Make masala
Undhiyu step 3: slow cooking
Undhiyu: Slow cook
Til chikki step 1: roasting sesame
Til Chikki: Roast til
Til chikki step 2: melting jaggery
Til Chikki: Melt gud
Til chikki step 3: spreading and cutting
Til Chikki: Cut pieces

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