8 Traditional Makar Sankranti Sweets

Makar Sankranti is a time for feasting, as the harvest festival brings families together to celebrate with delicious traditional dishes. Here’s to what you can make for a memorable Makar Sankranti feast.

Til Laddoo

Makar Sankranti and Til Laddoo are a perfect pair, celebrated together across India. Have you had your Til Laddoo this year?

Gajak

Gajak is a popular winter sweet in cities like Rohtak, Agra, Gwalior and Bikaner.

Makara Chaula Khiri

This sweet is made with freshly harvested rice, milk, jaggery during Makar Sankranti in Odia.

Payesh

It is a South Indian dessert similar to North Indian Kheer but with jaggery instead of sugar.

Puran Poli

This is a Maharashtrian delight, a sweet paratha enjoyed during festivals.

Pinni

Pinni made with wheat flour, ghee, and sugar or jaggery is famous in Punjab and other parts of North India.

Murmura Laddoo

Murmura ladoo, also known as puffed rice ladoo is particularly famous in states like Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.