By Sushmita Sengupta
Lohri is a Punjabi festival that people celebrate by lighting bonfires, around which they sing and dance all night long, but not without the festive delicacies. Here are some Halwas you can make for the festival.
Made with grated carrots, khoya, ghee and loads of nuts, this dessert is the crown jewel of desi winter fare.
Ground moong dal cooked with oodles of ghee, nuts and cardamom. Not just Lohri, Moong Dal ka halwa is a popular dessert item in North Indian weddings too.
Grind those almonds, cook them with milk, and fragrant spices for this Halwa that spells royal indulgence.
Grate this pink winter vegetable and cook with milk, sugar and ghee. Top with nuts of your choice and munch away.
Gond, is edible gum. It is replete with many healing properties. Add it to your wnheat halwa, and give it a delish upgrade.