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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In Bihar and Jharkhand, Makar Sankranti is incomplete without a crispy tilkut made with til and jaggery.
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This delicious laddoo from Punjab is made from wheat flour, ghee, sugar and loads of dry fruits.
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Made with rice, dal and ghee, this comforting dish is staple in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
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This light Bihari breakfast consists of flattened rice mixed with yoghurt and seasonings.
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This is a traditional snack from Karnataka prepared from black sesame, roasted peanuts, coconut and jaggery.
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This delight belongs to the state of Odisha and is prepared from the newly harvested rice.
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This is a sweet delicacy from Bengali cuisine prepared with rice, coconut and jaggery.
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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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