Quick and Easy Makar Sankranti Recipes for a Delicious Celebration

Looking to celebrate your Makar Sankranti with some quick and easy recipes that will have your taste buds soaring? Look no further! This festive season calls for delicious treats that are as delightful to make as they are to eat. From crispy Kachoris to mouth-watering ghee-laden Til ke Laddus, these recipes will have your guests asking for more quickly than the kites in the sky! So, roll up your sleeves, grab your apron, and get ready to dazzle your loved ones with a culinary spectacle that will have them singing your praises. Remember, with these Makar Sankranti recipes, the only thing that will be flying higher than the kites is the compliments you’ll receive!

Urad dal Kachori

Kachori has always been a savoury snack and has often been added to the list of Makar Sankranti recipes. With its crispy exterior and flavorful spiced urad dal filling, every bite brings festive joy that will leave you craving more.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of Danfe’s Atta Flour
• 1 ½ cup of Danfe’s Maida Flour
• Baking powder
• 3 tbsp of Ghee
• ½ cup of Danfe’s Urad Dal (Soaked overnight)
• Chopped ginger and chilli
• ½ tbsp of Danfe’s Cumin Seeds
• ¼ tbsp of turmeric powder
• ½ tbsp red chilli powder and coriander powder 
• Pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• ½ tbsp of fennel seeds
• Oil and Salt

Instructions

1. Prepare Kachori dough by taking 1 cup of Dafe’s Atta flour and Danfe’s Maida Flour, a little bit of salt, and baking powder. Mix and add ghee to the mixture.
2. Begin to knead the dough by adding ⅓ cup of water as required. Cover the dough with a moist cloth and let it rest.
3. Start preparing the filling for the Kachori. Blend the soaked Danfe’s Urad dal to make sure the mixture is not a paste. 
4. Add ½ tbsp of Danfe’s Cumin seeds and some ghee in a pan. Add in chopped ginger and chilli. Sauté together at medium heat.
5. Add turmeric along with red chilli powder and coriander powder. Next, add a pinch of asafoetida and fennel seeds.
6. Add the urad dal paste to the mixture along with salt for taste. Cook it until the mixture thickens. Once the mixture cools down, make it into small balls.
7. Prepare dough balls, roll them into a circle, and add the urad dal ball by covering the dough. Seal the edges properly and roll it again with the filling inside. 
8. Deep fry the kachori and serve it with some spicy tamarind chutney.

Lemon Rice

Lemon rice is zesty, vibrant, and also a quick, healthy meal. Packed with tangy lemon flavour and aromatic spices, this dish is a go-to option for days when you crave a burst of freshness in every bite. This is a festive recipe that will brighten up your Makar Sankranti celebrations and add a dash of sunshine to your dining experience. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup of Rice (soaked in water for 30 mins)
• 2 tbsp of Lemon Juice
• ¼ cup fried peanuts
• 1 tbsp of Danfe’s Mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp of chopped chillies
• 2 dry red chillies and 12/15 curry leaves
• 1 tbsp of Danfe’s Masoor Dal
• A pinch of asafetida
• ½ tbsp of Danfe’s turmeric
• Salt 
• Oil
• Cilantro for garnishing

Instructions

1. Cook the rice and set it aside along with some lemon juice.
2. In a pan, add sesame oil along with Danfe’s Mustard seeds. Once the seeds crackle, add Danfe’s Masoor Dal and fry until golden brown.
3. Sauté the chopped chillies, and curry leaves on medium heat and sprinkle a pinch of asafetida.
4. Turn off the heat and add Danfe’s turmeric powder. Blend everything. Pour this mixture into the cooked rice.
5. Add in fried peanuts and lemon juice along with salt to taste.
6. Mix everything. While serving, garnish with cilantro.

Ven Pongal

This traditional festival recipe is a comforting blend of rice, lentils, ghee, and cashews, cooked to perfection with aromatic spices. The rich flavours and granular texture of Ven Pongal make it a must-have for celebrating Makar Sankranti.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup of Danfe’s Moong dal (roasted)
• ½ cup of Rice
• ½ tbsp of Danfe’s cumin seeds
•  ⅛ tbsp asafetida (hing)
• 1 tbsp of chopped ginger
• Salt and black pepper
• Curry leaves
• Oil

Instructions

1. Mix roasted Danfe’s Moong dal with rice and rinse it in water. Put it in the pressure cooker.
2. To the mixture, add Danfe’s cumin seeds, asafetida, and chopped ginger.
3. Add in 3 cups of water and salt to taste. Cook for 15 minutes for 7-8 whistles. The consistency should be like a slurry.
4. To prepare the dressing, in a pan add in oil, cumin seeds, and black pepper.
5. Add in curry leaves and fry them until the leaves are crisp. Add this to the cooked mixture of rice and lentils.
6. Mix and set them aside for the flavours to blend thoroughly.
7. Serve it alongside curd or pickle.

Til ke Laddu

These traditional delicacies are not only appetizing but also a part of the list of healthy recipes. They are a taste of tradition, wrapped in a ball of sweet joy, making Makar Sankranti even more delightful.

Ingredients

• Danfe’s White Sesame Seeds (roasted)
• ¼ cup of roasted and crushed peanuts
• ¼ cup of roasted desiccated coconut
• ¼ tbsp of cardamom powder
• ½ cup of jaggery powder
• Oil

Instructions

1. Add roasted coconut to the roasted Danfe’s White Sesame Seeds, Blend them in a food processor. 
2. Add cardamom powder to the mixture and set it aside.
3. To make the syrup, in a pan add in jaggery powder and 3 tbsp of water. 
4. On low heat stir the mixture until the jaggery dissolves completely.
5. Stir it continuously until the jaggery syrup comes to a softball stage. Turn off the heat and add in the roasted mixture. 
6. Mix everything together and make laddus when the mixture is still warm.

As Makar Sankranti approaches, blend your celebrations with the warmth of tradition and the joy of delicious flavours! Dive into a culinary adventure with these delightful Sankranti recipes that will add a festive touch to your celebrations.