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7 Tasty Sweets to Celebrate Makar Sankranti
Celebrate Makar Sankranti with these Tasty Sweets! Indulge in the festive spirit with delightful treats that add sweetness to the occasion. From til ladoos to jaggery-infused delights
Tilgul: Sesame and jaggery laddoos symbolize sweetness and unity, exchanged with the phrase "Tilgul ghya, god god bola."
Pongal: South Indian rice pudding cooked with jaggery and topped with ghee, cashews, and raisins.
Ghevar: Rajasthan's crispy disc-shaped sweet, made with flour and soaked in sugar syrup, garnished with almonds.
Patishapta: Bengali crepes filled with khoya (reduced milk), coconut, and jaggery, a delightful Makar Sankranti treat.
Chikki: Crunchy peanut or sesame bars, a popular festive snack that adds joy to celebrations.
Kite-shaped Halwa: Delicious halwa, a semolina-based sweet, shaped like kites, paying homage to the festival's kite-flying tradition.
Sakkarai Pongal: A South Indian dish made with rice, jaggery, and lentils, seasoned with ghee and cashews.