Homemade Makar Sankranti Mix

So easy to make and perfect for sharing with friends and family every year! It’s also a fun activity to do with kids.

तिळ गुळ घ्या, गोड गोड बोला!

Full recipe below:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup organic peanuts

• 1/2 cup organic white sesame seeds

• 1 cup organic fried gram (roasted split chana dal)

• 1 small dried copra (or 1/2, if large)

• 1 cup organic block jaggery

Method:

Chop: Chop the dried copra and jaggery block into small cubes using a sharp knife. This is a great activity for strengthening hand muscles! You can get a little help from your house help if needed.

Roast: Dry roast the organic sesame seeds in a cast iron pan until they turn slightly red. Set them aside. Dry roast the organic peanuts in the same cast iron pan and set them aside.

Peel: Peel the skin off the roasted peanuts and split them into halves.

Mix: Mix the coconut cubes, jaggery cubes, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and roasted chana dal together.

Involve the kids in making this simple, healthy recipe! Share it with family and friends and spread the smiles!

Health & Happiness Always,

Ashwini Khatavate