Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn, symbolizing the arrival of longer days and the end of the winter season
Also signifies the importance of harvesting and is celebrated with various traditional dishes
Also known as Festival of kites, here are 6 delicacies you can enjoy to celebrate the harvested crop
Kheer
Kheer is a creamy rice pudding garnished with nuts and saffron.
Til Laddu
A simple sweet made with jaggery and sesame seeds both white and black
Pongal
Rice dish made with lentils, spices and of course rice. Usually prepared in South India
Patishapta
Thin rice crepes with jaggery and coconut dressing. Usually Prepared by the Bengalis
Chikki
Sweet dish prepared with peanuts and jaggery.
Puran Poli
A sweet flatbread filled with lentil and jaggery mixture