Makar Sankranti

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Gur Para (Punjabi Sweet Snack)

Diwali, Holi, Makar Sankranti, Quick & Easy, Snacks, Vegan

Gur Para is a traditional Punjabi treat. This is made in preparation for festivals such as Holi, Makarshakrantri, and Diwali. Gur Para makes for a great homemade gift because of its long shelf life. It can be stored for up to 2 months in an airtight container. This is a super simple recipe that only requires a few ingredients.

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Besan Ka Halwa

Desserts, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gluten Free, Holi, Krishna Janmashtami, Makar Sankranti, Navaratri, Quick & Easy, Snacks, Yugadi

Besan Ka Halwa, Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert and made using different flour, lentils, nuts and vegetables. Besan Ka Halwa is one of my favorite Halwa. This is a delicious also quick and easy to make. When you roast the besan, house is full of sweet aroma. Besan Ka Halwa is also gluten free.

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Atta Ka Halwa (Wheat Flour Halwa)

Desserts, Ganesh Chaturthi, Makar Sankranti, Quick & Easy, Snacks

Atta ka Halwa, is a delicious sweet dessert. This is easy to make and with few ingredients. Atta ka halwa is made with whole wheat flour, sugar, and clarified butter, flavored with cardamom. I love the sweet aroma and flavor of cardamom, for me cardamom is must to have any sweet I make.

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Dal Puri (Indian Fried Bread)

Breads, Breakfast Recipes, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Karwa Chauth, Lunch Box Suggestion, Makar Sankranti, Navaratri, Party Recipes, Vegan, Yugadi

Dal Puri (fried puffed bread), which consist of puris filled with mildly spiced moong dal. This delicacy is delicious and very festive. Dal Puri is an excellent option with any meal as it is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve these incredible dal puris with spicy squash, or potato curry with yogurt gravy.

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Coconut Almond Burfi

Desserts, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gluten Free, Holi, Krishna Janmashtami, Makar Sankranti, Quick & Easy, Vegan

Coconut almond burfi is a classic dessert and simply delicious. . Coconut almond burfi is super easy to make with few ingredients. This is also vegan and gluten-free.

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Peanut Chikki (Peanut Brittle)

Diwali, Gluten Free, Kid-Friendly, Makar Sankranti, Quick & Easy, Snacks

Peanut chikki or peanut brittle is a delicious homemade candy. This recipe is super simple and easy with very few ingredients, peanuts, sugar and touch of ginger and salt. Ginger adds a very nice tanginess to the chikki.

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Seviyan (Vermicelli) Kheer Dessert

Desserts, Karwa Chauth, Kid-Friendly, Krishna Janmashtami, Makar Sankranti, Navaratri, Yugadi

Seviyan or vermicelli kheer, is a traditional popular dessert. Seviyans are thin long strings that looks very much like spaghetti however process if different. Seviyan is a delicious and an easy recipe to make. Basic seviyan is made with milk, seviyan and sugar, and then flavored with cardamom. Garnish with sliced almonds and pistachios and you have a delicious dish!

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Til Ka Ladoo – Sesame Candy

Desserts, Gluten Free, Makar Sankranti, Snacks

Til ka ladoo is a traditional winter sweet. This is a simple recipe made with til and jaggery. Til is sesame seed and jaggery is unrefined cane sugar. You can also enjoy them as sesame candy. Til ka ladoos are also made on various festivals especially for makar sankranti.

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Yogurt Rice (Curd Rice, Mosaranna)

Gluten Free, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box Suggestion, Makar Sankranti, Quick & Easy, Rice

Yogurt rice or curd rice is a popular South Indian dish. Yogurt Rice makes a great side dish or good for lunch box as a complete meal.

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Laucki Chana Dal (Bottle Gourd, Ghiya, Doodhi)

Dal (Lentils), Gluten Free, Low Fat, Makar Sankranti, Vegan

Laucki chana dal is a healthy main dish and has both vegetable and lentil making a wholesome meal.

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Besan Ka Ladoo

Desserts, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Makar Sankranti

Besan ladoos are a rich, sweet dessert-snack made from gently roasted besan. Ladoos can be served any time of the day. Traditionally in Indian households ladoos and burfis are served as cookies and chocolate candies are served elsewhere.

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Kheer (Rice Pudding)

Desserts, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gluten Free, Karwa Chauth, Krishna Janmashtami, Makar Sankranti

Kheer is an Indian rice pudding cooked with milk and sugar, flavored with nuts and saffron.

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Sooji Halwa – Sheera

Desserts, Makar Sankranti

Sooji Halwa is a very popular sweet dish all over India and is made on religious occasions, as parsad (offering to God). After prayer Halwa is served to devotees as a blessing.

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