Makar Sankranti 2025: Top 3 Special Recipes To Add Flavour To Your Festivities

Embrace the festive joy as the first celebration of the year arrives. Makar Sankranti, celebrated throughout India, signifies the end of the winter solstice and the start of longer days. This vibrant festival is filled with colourful decorations, lively music, kite flying, bonfires, and delicious feasts shared with loved ones. A highlight of the occasion is its traditional dishes. Here are some top recipes from renowned chefs that you can easily prepare at home to mark the celebration.

Makar Sankranti 2025: Top 3 Special Recipes

1. Til Ke Ladoo Recipe By Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

When sesame seeds (til) and jaggery (gud or gur) unite, they create a burst of flavours that’s perfect for celebrating Makar Sankranti. Here's a delightful recipe by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor to make your festivities even more special

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sesame seeds
• ¾ cup jaggery (grated)
• 1 tablespoon ghee (for greasing)
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
• 2 tablespoons water (optional, to melt jaggery)

Instructions:

• Place a pan on medium heat and dry roast the sesame seeds until they turn golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Keep stirring to prevent them from burning. Once done, remove from heat and set them aside.
• In a different pan, melt the grated jaggery with 2 tablespoons of water over low heat. Stir constantly until the jaggery fully dissolves into a smooth syrup. If the syrup is too thick, you can add a little more water to adjust the consistency.
• When the jaggery syrup reaches a thick, sticky consistency, add the roasted sesame seeds and cardamom powder. Stir the mixture well to ensure the sesame seeds are evenly coated with the syrup.
• Grease your palms with some ghee and take small portions of the sesame-jaggery mixture. Roll them into round balls or laddoos while the mixture is still warm. If it hardens and becomes difficult to shape, heat it again gently to soften.
• Allow the laddoos to cool completely. Once cooled, they will firm up and be ready to serve and enjoy!

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2. Walnut Rice Coconut Ladoo Recipe By Chef Abinas Nayak

Walnut Rice Coconut Ladoo is a simple and nutritious Indian sweet made with readily available ingredients. It's a beloved laddu recipe, often prepared for festive occasions, and is an ideal choice for Makar Sankranti celebrations. Here’s an easy-to-follow recipe by Chef Abinas Nayak that you can try at home.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup rice flour
• ¼ cup walnut flour
• ¼ cup desiccated coconut
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
• A pinch of black pepper powder
• A pinch of salt
• 2-3 teaspoons condensed milk (or melted jaggery as an alternative)
• 2 teaspoons ghee
• Chopped walnuts

Instructions:

• Lightly roast California walnuts, then blend and sieve them to obtain a fine walnut flour.
• In a pan, heat the rice flour, walnut flour, and desiccated coconut, and roast them gently.
• Add the condensed milk, crushed cardamom, and black pepper to the mixture.
• Stir everything well in the pan and add the ghee.
• Cook the mixture on low heat until it reaches a dough-like consistency.
• Stir in the crushed California walnuts.
• Remove the pan from heat, shape the mixture into small ladoos, and serve.

3. Mawa Gajak Recipe By Nisha Madhulika

This Mawa Gajak recipe is a rich blend of mawa, sugar, sesame seeds, and nuts, creating a delightful treat that is both crunchy and smooth. Perfect for Makar Sankranti, this recipe by Nisha Madhulika is simple to prepare and sure to add a sweet touch to your celebrations.

Ingredients:

• Mawa (khoya) – 1 cup
• Sugar – ¾ cup
• Ghee – 2 tablespoons
• Cardamom powder – ½ teaspoon
• Chopped nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios) – 2 tablespoons
• Sesame seeds (til) – 2 tablespoons
• Water – 2 tablespoons

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Instructions:

• Heat a pan on low flame and dry roast the sesame seeds until they turn light golden and aromatic. Set aside.
• In the same pan, add ghee and let it melt. Add the mawa (khoya) and cook on medium flame. Stir continuously to avoid burning, and cook until the mawa turns golden brown and releases a nice aroma.
• Once the mawa is ready, add sugar and water to the pan. Stir until the sugar melts completely and forms a smooth syrup-like consistency.
• Sprinkle cardamom powder into the mixture, and add the chopped nuts and roasted sesame seeds. Mix everything thoroughly so that the nuts and sesame seeds are evenly distributed.
• Grease a flat surface or a tray with ghee. Pour the mawa mixture onto it and spread it evenly with a spatula. Press the mixture gently to flatten it into a thick layer.
• Let the mixture cool for a few hours or until it firms up. Once it cools down, cut it into square or diamond-shaped pieces. Your Mawa Gajak is ready to enjoy.

These delicious recipes are rich, flavourful, and perfect for Makar Sankranti or any festive occasion.

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