New Delhi: Its that time of the season we all desperately wait for, yes its Lohri, a festival relates to the harvest of winter crops especially wheat. People celebrate the festival with popcorns, peanuts, seasame seeds and offer prayer for abundance and wealth in front of the bonfire. The festival is also a time when you get to connect with your friends, family members and closed ones. Today we will talk about five traditional foods that you can enjoy on this day..
1 Sarso ka Saag
One of the most tasty and loved dishes which is equally healthy in terms of digestion and weight management. It is also one of the most favorite dishes of the people of North India. The dish is prepared in almost every Indian household during the winter season. You can enjoy the healhy dish on the auspicious occasion of lohri.
2 Makki ki Roti
Makki ki roti is served with Sarso Ka Saag and it serves as the best combination when eaten together especially during winters. It is prepared with maize flour, salt and some ghee. You can prepare the dough with these ingredients and make rotis.
3 Atta Ladoo
These ladoos are made using ghee, jaggery and flour and is one of the most favorite deserts of North India eaten during winters. People also add dry fruits to enhance the taste. The ladoos can be served with Saag and Makki ki roti on the ocassion of Lohri.
4 Gur ki Gajjak
The festival of Lohri without the Gajak is incomplete. The roots of this traditional gajak comes from the city of Punjab. The idea to have them during winters is they keep you warm during the chilly winter season.
5 Chiraunji Makhane ki Kheer
The festival of lohri is incomplete without this traditional kheer made with milk, dry fruits and makhane. This dessert is loved by the people of North India and enjoyed especially during the Makar Sankranti and Lohri festival.
You can enjoy the bonfire with these dishes and cuisines with your loved ones and family members. Happy Lohri!
