We may have just entered the new year, but we are already getting ready for the first festivals on the calendar. Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Pongal and Bihu are harvest festivals celebrated throughout the country in the first days of the year. Makar Sankranti is celebrated on Friday January 14th. This festival marks the change of season along with the movement of the sun; it also marks the first day of the Sun’s transition into ‘Makara Rashi’ (Capricorn), ending the winter solstice and beginning the longer and slightly warmer days. And similar to the other festivals, it is not uncommon for Makar Sankranti celebrations to be embellished with seasonal snacks and sweet treats to add to the festive spirit.
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Til (sesame) and gud (jaggery) are essential parts of Makar Sankranti celebrations. Aside from the fact that traditional treats like Til Ladoo and Til Chikki have a longer shelf life, Til is also one of the key winter ingredients, helping you maintain a healthy body heat and giving you warmth from within. A number of desi-til recipes can be found on the Makar Sankranti celebration menu and if you are looking for a great mix of sweet and savory snacks for your feast, here is a list to help.
Makar Sankranti 2022: Sweet and Savory Til Snacks for Makar Sankranti Festival
To God Ladoo:
Are you talking about Sankranti related Til snacks and not mentioning Til Gud Ka Ladoo? That’s impossible! Til gud ladoo is a staple in almost every household in the country for the winter season and especially during the period of Makar Sankranti. Roasted and flavorful til seeds are mixed with jaggery syrup and formed into tiny, bite-sized, delicious ladoos. Here is one of the easiest recipes for Til-Gud-Ladoo.
Makar Sankranti 2022 Til Gud ladoo recipe
2. Bajra Til Tikki:
This Bajra til tikki not only increases the variety of snacks in the Makar Sankranti celebration, but also greatly increases the health quotient of your snack plate. Both Bajra and Til are packed with immune-boosting properties that are important during these winter days. Made with just three ingredients, this bajra til tikki is the perfect last minute snack you need on your menu. Click here for the recipe.
3. Til Paneer Pakoda:
Paneer is one of the safe options when you have guests around, whether it’s a snack or a curry, paneer goes well with almost all types of popular recipes. And this Til Paneer Pakoda is just what you need to add a touch of savory deliciousness to your Makar Sankranti celebrations. Crispy, delicious, and utterly easy, these paneer pakodas with the goodness of sesame are a real treat. Here’s the recipe for you.
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4. To Poli:
A savory, traditional Maharashtrian dish, til poli or gulaichi poli, is a sweet and slightly savory chapati or flatbread made from toasted til/sesame seeds, jaggery and whole wheat flour along with maida and is typically prepared during the festival of Makar Sankranti . A quick and easy recipe with a few simple ingredients. So you can prepare the dish at home.
Makar Sankranti 2022 Til Poli Recipe
5. To God Papdi:
A crispy and delicious sweet Papdi that is a hit with children in particular. This thin and flaky papdi puts an interesting twist on traditional til candies. With the simple recipe, it is prepared in just 10 minutes and can be kept for days. This is the easiest way to preserve seeds for later enjoyment. Click here for the recipe.
There you have it, easy and delicious til-based snacks to make during Makar Sankranti celebrations. Which ones will you try first? Let us know in the comments below.
