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Lohri is celebrated among Sikhs and Hindus in Punjab every year in January. On the night of Lohri, a bonfire is lit and friends and families come together to exchange pleasantries. Punjabi folklore dance to the beats of dhol and nagara. Delicious savouries and desserts are exchanged among friends and families. Children form groups and roam around in their locality while gorging on delectable dishes. Desserts made of jaggery is the main highlight of this festival.
Also known as a winter harvest festival, as it is linked with the harvest of rabi crops. Sugarcane products, jaggery (gur), gajak (sweet dish made of sesame seeds and ground nuts), sarson da saag (mustard leaves curry) with makki di roti (unleavened corn bread) are the food items eaten with utmost delight during the festival. But, if you’re looking to add a little twist to the dishes this time around, we have some recipes ready for you. Surprise your loved ones with these dishes to tantalise your taste buds this Lohri! n
Lohri is celebrated among Sikhs and Hindus in Punjab every year in January. On the night of Lohri, a bonfire is lit and friends and families come together to exchange pleasantries. Punjabi folklore dance to the beats of dhol and nagara. Delicious savouries and desserts are exchanged among friends and families. Children form groups and roam around in their locality while gorging on delectable dishes. Desserts made of jaggery is the main highlight of this festival.
Also known as a winter harvest festival, as it is linked with the harvest of rabi crops. Sugarcane products, jaggery (gur), gajak (sweet dish made of sesame seeds and ground nuts), sarson da saag (mustard leaves curry) with makki di roti (unleavened corn bread) are the food items eaten with utmost delight during the festival. But, if you’re looking to add a little twist to the dishes this time around, we have some recipes ready for you. Surprise your loved ones with these dishes to tantalise your taste buds this Lohri! n
