These food items are essential to a 'Happy Lohri'

The festival of Lohri is right around the corner And while a bonfire along with your loved ones is probably the most important thing to celebrate this joyous festival the role of lipsmacking food to binge on cannot be forgottenWhile the festival of Lohri gives way for constant nibbling of peanuts popcorns dates rice puffs and other yummy titbits here are some simple and delicious Lohriappropriate dishes one can prepare at home easily and share with their loved ones1 Gur ki GajakOne just cant imagine celebrating Lohri without Gur ki Gajak a traditional recipe of Punjab This sweet is also easily available in the market during the winter seasonTo prepare at home melt jaggery with ghee and load with chunks of dry fruits such as peanuts and sesame seeds Then once set it can be broken into smaller pieces and enjoyedThis recipe can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container2 Atta LaddooIt is one of the most popular North Indian sweets You can make these by using just four simple ingredients wheat flour sugar dry fruits and gheeAfter roasting wheat flour in pure desi ghee combine it with gond edible gum powdered sugar and crushed dry fruitsShape it into laddoos and enjoy it with your dear ones3 Murmura LaddooThese light crisp laddoos are a perfect winter treat This sweet snack is prepared by rolling rice puffs with jaggery into balls Jaggery should not be melted at a high temperature otherwise it can burst the rice puffs or turn their taste bitter Remember to keep stirring while preparing this recipe to achieve perfect results4 Til ki BarfiJust a handful of ingredients are needed to prepare this sugary delight Combine sesame seeds with little ghee khoya and sugar And voila your Til ki Barfi is ready Til is a mustconsume winter ingredient that will keep you warm and healthy5 Dry fruit ChikkiIf you are not a big fan of jaggery or Gajak you might want to try a dry fruit Chikki Prepared by mixing dry fruits in caramelised sugar this crunchy sweet is perfect for snacking with your evening chaiQuick to prepare without any hassle this is an essential winter and Lohri snack loved by almost everyone6 Gur ka HalwaThis healthy sweet dish is special to the Punjabi heartRoast semolina with ghee and add the rich sweetness of jaggery into it For more flavour one can also include fennel seeds and cashews raisins almonds in the recipe7 Til ki RevdiThese sweet candies are coated with sesame seeds and loaded with crunchinessThis flat sweet is made with sesame seeds and sugar One can also use jaggery instead based on their likings For a special touch our chefs can experiment by adding some elaichi powder kewra essence andor rose essence to the recipeWhile these recipes are perfect to beat the chill and treat your sweet tooth here are a few more dishes that can make your Lohri meal special8 Makki ki Roti and Sarson da SaagThis traditional Punjabi dish is perfect for serving in your Lohri thaali The simple combo of Makki ki Roti and Sarson da Saag is also the bestloved and one of the most celebrated Punjabi delicaciesFor the Saag boil and mash a combination of mustard greens and spinach along with tomatoes and lots of green chillies Add garlic tadka to desi ghee and add the Saag mix to it Finish it with salt and spices and serve with dollops of butterMakki ki Roti is the best pair for sarson ka saag It can be prepared with basic ingredients like maize flour ghee salt and red chilli powderGrated radish coriander leaves chopped green chillies can also be combined with the dough You can also add fenugreek leaves to the dough to enhance the taste9 Chole BhatureThis quintessential North Indian dish is relished by one and all can be easily cooked at homeBoil chickpeas add spices including pomegranate seeds and carom seeds green chillies gingergarlic tomato puree and onions Cook the gravy and serve it hot with delicious bhaturasFor the bhaturas all you need is to knead white flour in curd and let it ferment for some time Deep fry in desi ghee until golden brownComplete the dish with raw onion salad and lemonWith these sumptuous and healthy food ideas have a happy and delicious Lohri 2022