Jaggery is an integral part of Sankranti festivities and Bellam Paramannam is one such dessert that is a typical one made for the day. Bellam Paramannam is a cherished dish in many South Indian households under various other names. It takes center stage during festive occasions, and particularly during Sankranti. This sweet rice pudding is… Read More Bellam Paramannam
The first festival of the year is here – Sankranti and it is time to lay out a feast. After all, it is the celebration of a new harvest. The harvest festival of Sankranti has an intrinsic connection with food and traditions around it. Most of this relates to the changing seasons and how you… Read More Sankranti Recipes with a Twist
Its Sankranti once again which means it is time to indulge in food that is not just traditional but has a meaning that goes beyond its taste. The tradition of Elu Bella or a mix of jaggery, sesame, gram dal, dried coconut and peanuts in Karnataka to the til ke ladoo of Punjab, there is… Read More Sankranti Food
The first major festival of South India is here and here are some recipes that celebrate the spirit of Sankranti. The harvest festival of Sankranti is here and it is time to celebrate the ingredients of the season – sesame, sugarcane, jaggery and more. We help you celebrate the festival with a curated selection of… Read More Sankranti Recipes 2024
The tradition of Ellu Bella – a combination of sesame, jaggery, gram dhal, peanuts and dried coconut is an integral part of the festival in Karnataka. The harvest festival of Sankranti is here and it is time to celebrate the tradition of the same with its most important aspect of Ellu Bella. This is a… Read More Ellu Bella for Sankranti
Flying Kites was a common sport when I was growing up. Sadly lack of open spaces have made the sport a fading tradition. As a child, January was not just the new month of the calendar year, but also when the sky would be dotted with kites. I distinctly remember the stores near my house… Read More Ahmedabad’s Kite Museum
An integral aspect of celebrating Sankranti is Sakkare acchu or sugar moulds that also have a connection with children. A row of white figurines – a small temple, the traditional shanka and chakra, dolls, peacocks and more are a common sight in Bengaluru as the harvest season is celebrated. Come Jan 14/15, it is Makara… Read More Sakare Acchu – Sankranti’s sweetest tradition