Happy Lohri 2022: With the new year unfolding cold winters, the Lohri festival comes as a rescue. From bonfire gatherings to singing folk songs together and munching on traditional delicacies, the celebration feeds every spirit and brings unparalleled enthusiasm.
Celebrated by Hindus, especially Sikhs, Lohri is a folk festival that marks the end of the winter season and the beginning of the spring season according to the Hindu calendar. Lohri is also the traditional harvest festival of Punjab. Lohri is known for its mouthwatering treats and below are a few dishes that will have people eagerly looking forward to this time of year and trust us, these treats are enough to make you drool!
Pindi Channa
This traditional Punjabi dish tops the list of all-time favorites! Boiled chickpeas tossed in masalas and cooked to perfection. Prepared in a jiffy, this dish is definitely the dish no one hates! Serve it with kulcha or rice for a unique meal.
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Dahi Bhalla
The most loved side dish in your Lohri ki Thali. Prepared with tamarind sauce, urad dal, dried fruit, cottage cheese and spices, the dish will give your taste buds a spicy-spicy ride. The dish is super healthy and aids in digestion. Coriander leaves and green chillies add more flavor to Dahi Bhalla.
Gur ki Gajak
Jaggery holds a special place in Punjabi cuisine, especially when it comes to festivities and celebrations. Jaggery is considered a better alternative to sugar and keeps the body warm. Gur ki Gajak is the traditional recipe of Punjabi and is consumed for its amazing ability to provide warmth in cold winters. It’s that light snack that people enjoy while being around their loved ones.
Sarson da Saag and Makke Ki Roti
Saag is made from nutritious mustard leaves. This dish is rich in folic acid, iron and several other types of nutrients. And mind you, makke ki roti isn’t just a side dish that compliments it, it’s probably the king of the thali, in case sarso ka saag is considered the queen. It is cooked with simple ingredients such as cornmeal, ghee, salt, red chili powder, and fenugreek leaves.
Atta laddoo
You ask for North Indian desserts and Atta Laddoo is undoubtedly the first answer you get! They can be made with just three ingredients: flour, jaggery, and ghee. Not many people know that cane sugar plays a very important role in this harvest festival.
So why wait? Just try these dishes this holiday season and serve your loved ones too!
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