Amritsar – Punjab) [India]Jan 14 (ANI): Every year in the month of January, India celebrates the festival of Lohri on 13th January. Apart from celebrating the harvesting of crops, Lohri marks the end of the winter season. The entire country, but especially Punjab and northern India, celebrates Lohri with great enthusiasm and joy.
The nationwide celebration of Lohri will take place on January 14 this year, and preparations have already begun. One of the happiest and most widely celebrated festivals in India, Lohri also includes the warmth of a bonfire, delicious food and the sounds of age-old folk tunes. It is celebrated on the eve of Makar Sankranti to mark the end of winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. We offer you a wide list of traditional food items to add to your “Lohri plate”, ranging from sweets prepared with peanuts, jaggery and sesame seeds to ‘sarso ka saag’.
‘Mustard greens and corn bread’
Sarson da saag aur makki ki roti is a traditional Punjabi recipe eaten during the festival of Lohri. This delicious dish can be made in thirty minutes with simple ingredients and Indian spices.
‘Jaggery Gajak’
The celebration of Lohri is not complete without Gajak of Jaggery. You can buy it from the market and eat it with your family on Lohri night.
‘Pindi Chole’
A plate of hot, delicious and original Pindi Chole is enough to take our heart and soul to the narrow lanes of Old Delhi, wherever we are or what time the day is. And it goes without saying that Punjab has gifted this gastronomic treasure to foodies across the globe. This recipe will give a spicy touch to your Lohri plate. This recipe will enhance your meal immensely when served with makki ki roti.
‘Chironji Makhana Kheer’
Chironji Makhana Kheer is nutritious as well as tasty. Kheer will keep you warm during the Lohri festival as it is loaded with the goodness of milk and dry fruits.
‘Dahi Bhalle’
A simple recipe for Lohri spree is Dahi Bhalla. The ingredients list for Dahi Bhalla includes curd, tamarind chutney, dry fruits, urad dal and other Indian spices. (ANI)
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