Makar Sankranti 2024: 7 Traditional Delicacies To Celebrate The Festival

Til Laddoo

Til laddoos are a sumptuous Sankranti staple, made with sesame seeds and jaggery, and are the perfect way to celebrate the festival.

Puran Poli

Puran poli is a Maharashtrian delicacy. It is a sweet flatbread with sweet and crumbly moong-based fillings.

Makara Chaula

Makara Chaula contains rice, jaggery, milk, banana, and sugarcane. Almost every Odia household in India celebrates Sankranti by making this delectable dish.

Khichdi

Khichdi is more than a comfort food for Indians. People in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar prepare urad dal (black gram) khichdi on Makar Sankranti and enjoy it with a generous dollop of ghee. The festival is even known as Khichdi in this part of the country.

Payesh

Payesh, a Bengali-flavoured rice and milk pudding, is an extra special delicacy as it contains the special khejur gur, available only in winter.

Pinni

Pinni is an indulgent winter treat from Punjab, made with ghee, wheat flour, jaggery and almonds

Urad Dal Kachori

Urad dal kachori is one of North India's favourite Makar Sankranti recipes. The goodness of lentils and the aroma of different species make it perfect for the occasion.