Makar Sankranti 2022: Check out these EVERGREEN dishes for THIS festive season!
With multi-coloured kites filling the morning sky, one of the most auspicious time of the year, Makar Sankranti, is here.
The term 'Sankranti' means movement and 'Makara' represents Capricorn. Thus, it defines the movement of the sun into the zodiac sign of 'Makara'.
Makar Sankranti 2022
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The year 2022 has just begun and it’s time to celebrate the first few festivals of the season be it Lohri or Makar Sankranti. Makar Sankranti will be celebrated across the nation on January 14, and 15, this year. It is a solar event that marks the beginning of the spring season, which makes the day longer and symbolizes the end of the winter solstice.
So, on the auspicious occasion, let’s take a look at some of the most delicious dishes which are famous for this occasion and are surely worth trying by the first timers.
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Khichdi
![Khichdi Khichdi](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/01/12/1004792-istockphoto-1329146130-612x612.jpg)
As part of tradition, Khichdi is one of the most important dishes which is made on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. It is also known as Bhuni Dal Khichdi which only has pulses and rice and is made with cumin seeds, turmeric and salt. It is served with ghee, pickle, curd and papad as per the taste.
Til Chikkis or Laddoos
![Til Chikkis or Laddoos Til Chikkis or Laddoos](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/01/12/1004791-untitled-design-2022-01-12t165748.325.jpg)
Dahi Chooda
![Dahi Chooda Dahi Chooda](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/01/12/1004790-dahi-chuda-tradtion1610623001.png)
Papad Khichdi
![Papad Khichdi Papad Khichdi](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/01/12/1004789-istockphoto-1255780683-170667a.jpg)
Gur Ki Gajak
![Gur Ki Gajak Gur Ki Gajak](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/01/12/1004788-istockphoto-1293334338-170667a.jpg)