Makar Sankranti 2024: Traditional Recipes To Try This Festive Season

1/6: Pongal is a South Indian dish made with rice and lentils, seasoned with black pepper, cumin, and cashews, celebrating the harvest. / Image: Shutterstock

2/6: Til ke ladoo are sweet sesame seed and jaggery balls that are a Makar Sankranti classic, symbolising warmth and sweetness. / Image: Shutterstock

3/6: Undhiyu is a mixed vegetable curry, popular in Gujarat, prepared with winter vegetables and spices. / Image: Shutterstock

4/6: Gur ki roti is a traditional flatbread made with jaggery and whole wheat flour, often enjoyed with clarified butter during this festival. / Image: Shutterstock

5/6: Khichdi is a simple yet nutritious dish made with rice and lentils, often seasoned with ghee and cumin, representing purity and simplicity. / Image: Shutterstock

6/6: Patishapta is a Bengali delicacy and these thin crepes filled with a mixture of coconut and jaggery are a delightful sweet treat. / Image: Shutterstock