Lohri 2023: Traditional Dishes Prepared During Punjab's Harvest Festival

People gather around bonfires to sing, talk, and dance. Additionally, they indulge in a gastronomical extravaganza that includes Makki ki roti, revri, sarso ka saag, ladoos, pinni, and others.

Lohri 2023: Traditional Dishes Prepared During Punjab's Harvest Festival

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New Delhi: Lohri is a festival that is enthusiastically observed, particularly in northern India. The festival which particularly signals the start of the harvest and the festive season, Lohri is celebrated primarily in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana and occurs one day before Makar Sankranti.

To mark the occasion, people gather around bonfires that have been lighted in wide-open spaces to sing, talk, and dance. Additionally, they indulge in a gastronomical extravaganza that includes Makki ki roti, revri, sarso ka saag, ladoos, pinni, and others. Sesame, jaggery, and ghee are essential winter ingredients in these delectables. 

Listed below are some yummy dishes that you may try out as well as serve your dishes on this auspicious festival.

1. Corn Palak Ki Tikki:

If the kids don't enjoy spinach and corn, this delicious evening snack is a simple way to get them to eat it. These full, shallow-fried, delectable tikkis made with paneer, maize, potatoes, spinach, and a hint of spices are ideal for a teatime snack.

2. Pindi Chana:

Usually at the top of people's lists of all-time favourite Lohri dishes is this classic Punjabi dish- Pindi Chana. Chickpeas are cooked to perfection after being boiled and then seasoned.  These are then served with kulchas or rice.

3. Peanut Chikki:

The most popular snack to eat during Lohri celebrations is Peanut Chikki, which is made from crunchy peanuts covered in a thick layer of jaggery. Everyone will be in awe of your impeccable culinary talents thanks to this finger-licking treat, which is crispy, nutritious, and irresistibly tasty. 

4. Til Laddoo:

Another sugar-coated treat for Lohri-Til Laddoo is made with til or sesame seeds from the season's first harvest. Sesame seeds, a tonne of finger-licking jaggery, and a dash of cardamom are combined to form these circular balls, which make it difficult for anyone to refuse these delectable laddoos.

5. Gud Halwa:

When it comes to desserts, gud halwa is one of the most well-known Punjabi sweets. This decadent gud ka halwa is incredibly nourishing and healthy. A lot of crunchy nuts, semolina, and jaggery are often used in its preparation. The halwa adds the perfect finishing touch to your dinner and is utterly tempting.