5 Indian foods to make this Uttarayan deliciously delightful

1. 5 Indian foods to make this Uttarayan deliciously delightful In Gujarat, Makar Sankranti is famous for two things; kite flying and delicious foods. Here we’ve listed 5 yummy foods one must have during Uttarayan.

3. 5 Indian foods one must have during Uttarayan Introduction: • Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrated across India in different ways. In Gujarat, people celebrate this festival with their family and friends. Surya pooja and kite flying are done together but more importantly, they prepare some Indian dishes which are not only delicious but also healthy to eat during winter. • Here we’ve compiled 5 of these yummy Indian foods which you can easily prepare at your home to add some deliciousness along with fun for the upcoming Uttarayan/ MakarSankranti.

4. 5 Indian foods one must have during Uttarayan 1) Undhiyu: • Undhiyu or Undhiya is one of the favourite foods of Gujarat. It is made with different types of vegetables and spices, making it healthy and nutritious. During Uttarayan, most of the Gujarati people prefer Undhiyu and Puri as their meal for the day. • It's very simple to cook at home but if you don’t know how to, check out this recipe of Undhiyu where we’ve listed everything in detail. Don’t forget to use Vasant Rajwadi Garam Masala to add extra deliciousness to your Undhiyu.

5. 5 Indian foods one must have during Uttarayan 2) Jalebi: • Jalebi is believed to have originated from either Iran or India. It is one of the most favourite sweet dishes of Indians. • During Uttarayan, people eat this mouth-watering dish with Undhiyu-Puri to add sweetness, making a spicy and sour combination. More importantly, you’ll get plenty of Halwai shops nearby your home serving fresh and hot Jalebis during Makar Sankranti.

6. 5 Indian foods one must have during Uttarayan 3) Chikki: • Chikki is an Indian sweet which contains nuts and seeds like peanuts, sesame seeds or tiland black sesame seeds. Different types of Chikki contain different seeds and nuts or a combination of both. It is one of the traditional food items of India which uses Jaggery, pure ghee and nuts or seeds to deliver the combination of taste and health. • During Uttarayan, people bring home different types of Chikki for the family which is not only healthy to consume during winter but also adds deliciousness to the festival.

7. 5 Indian foods one must have during Uttarayan 4) Kachariyu: • Kachariyu is a special Gujarati food which is only consumed from the beginning of winter till around Makar Sankranti week. It is prepared using pure and authentic Indian spices like Sesame Seeds, Dry Ginger Powder and Piparamul Powder. It is delicious and extremely healthy to consume during winter as it contains plenty of medicinal properties to protect your body from cold.

8. 5 Indian foods one must have during Uttarayan 5) MamraLadu: • MamraLadu or Rice Laddu is a traditional Indian food prepared especially for Makar Sankranti. It is made using puffed rice, also known as Muri, Mudhi, Murai, Murmure or Mamra, along with Jaggery. It is very simple to make and most of the homes in Gujarat prepare this food to consume during Makar Sankranti. People also share this with their neighbours to celebrate this festival together.

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