SESAME SEEDS AND NUTS CHIKKI Sesame seeds chikki /till chikki is one of the Makarsankranti special chikkis, which is not only delicious but also nutritious. Iron and calcium rich sesame seeds and jaggery make this chikki healthy. Usually till chikki and till ladoos are prepared in Indian households. Today, I gave a little twist to…
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MITHO KHICHDO ( SWEET KHICHDO )
Mitho KhichdoSweet Khichdo Makar Sankranti /uttrayana/ maghi / Pongal all are harvest festivals and homes are full of delicious aromas of authentic festive foods. The sun has transited from the zodiac of Sagittarius(dhanu) to Capricorn(makara). The sky is dotted with pretty and colorful kites. Emerald green fields are being harvested. Every state of our nation…
BOONDI CHIKKI
Makarsankranti is perfect example of unity in diversity, as the harvest season is celebrated across india by different names but for the same purpose. Makarsankranti, Lohri, Pongal, Bihu, they all are harvest festivals and till-gud chikki and ladoos are essential in this celebration.Today, as an experiment, I have prepared chikki using Boondi (namkeen) and that…
DOLLOPS BY DIPA 