Makar Sankranti 2024: 8 Traditional Dishes From Across India

By Nikita Toppo

January 9, 2023

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Makar Sankranti is an auspicious Hindu festival that is widely celebrated all over the country. Here are eight traditional dishes to celebrate the festival.

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Tilkut

In Bihar and Jharkhand, Makar Sankranti is incomplete without a crispy tilkut made with til and jaggery.

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Pinni

This delicious laddoo from Punjab is made from wheat flour, ghee, sugar and loads of dry fruits.

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Khichdi

Made with rice, dal and ghee, this comforting dish is staple in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

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Dahi Chuda

This light Bihari breakfast consists of flattened rice mixed with yoghurt and seasonings.

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Ellu Bella

This is a traditional snack from Karnataka prepared from black sesame, roasted peanuts, coconut and jaggery.

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Makar Chaula

This delight belongs to the state of Odisha and is prepared from the newly harvested rice.

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Doodh Puli Pitha

This is a sweet delicacy from Bengali cuisine prepared with rice, coconut and jaggery.

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Pongal

Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of the three-day festival Pongal in Tamil Nadu, and this dish is prepared with rice and jaggery.

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