This Makar Sankranti, Celebrate Traditions with Nutrition with Yolo Roots!

Makar Sankranti, one of our favourite festivals, is almost here! It is a vibrant festival celebrated across India, it heralds the arrival of longer days and the harvest season. As colourful kites fill the beautiful skies and our homes resonate with warmth, it's a time when families gather, skies come alive with colours, and traditional sweets fill the air with their inviting aromas.

In this blog, let’s explore some amazing ways to help you celebrate this festival and its traditions with some nutrition-rich treats!

Top Health Benefits of Traditional Makar Sankranti Foods

Sesame seeds (Til) Ladoos are rich in calcium and they aid bone health. Their high magnesium content helps in reducing blood pressure, and antioxidants boost overall health. Til offers warmth and strength during winters, providing essential nutrients that aid in overall health and maintaining body warmth.

Made from jaggery, Gur Halwa is a storehouse of iron, aiding in blood purification and providing a natural energy boost. Its richness in minerals helps combat winter woes. Loaded with jaggery, this halwa is a winter delight known for its ability to boost immunity, offering warmth, and providing an instant energy lift to combat the winter chill. 

Rich in protein and healthy fats, peanuts are a winter staple offering warmth, energy, and aiding in maintaining body heat, crucial during the colder months.

This comforting dish combines rice, lentils, and jaggery, providing a balanced mix of carbohydrates and proteins, giving an energy boost and aiding in maintaining body temperature. 

Coconut's natural oils offer warmth and energy, while the inclusion of jaggery and nuts provides a sweet treat loaded with essential nutrients, perfect for winter vitality and immunity.

5 New Recipes with Yolo Roots for Healthy Sankranti Treats

Combine 1 cup Yolo Roots Muesli, 1/2 cup crushed nuts, 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, and melted jaggery in a bowl. Mix this well, shape the mixture into laddus, and let them set for an hour. Enjoy these nutritious delights packed with fibre and wholesome goodness!

Combine 1 cup Yolo Roots High-Protein Muesli, 1/2 cup roasted gond (edible gum), 1/2 cup mixed nuts (crushed), and melted jaggery in a bowl. Mix thoroughly, shape into laddoos, and let them set. Relish these power-packed laddoos, rich in protein and energy-boosting ingredients!

Mix 1 cup sesame seeds (til), 1/2 cup date syrup, and a pinch of cardamom powder in a pan over low heat. Stir until well combined and slightly sticky. Shape the mixture into laddus and allow them to cool. Indulge in these wholesome Til Laddus with a natural sweetness, perfect for a nutritious treat!

Combine 1 cup sesame seeds (til) and 1/2 cup melted jaggery in a pan over low heat. Stir until the jaggery coats the sesame seeds and forms a sticky mixture. Shape it into laddoos and let them cool. Delight in these Til Laddoos, a blend of sesame goodness and the richness of jaggery, offering a healthy and sweet indulgence!

Combine 2 cups of Yolo Roots' Namkeen Mix with chopped coriander leaves, and a squeeze of lemon juice in a bowl. Mix gently and serve immediately. Enjoy this tangy and flavourful snack made with our Namkeen Mix for a zesty snacking experience!

Celebrate this Makar Sankranti by blending traditions with nutrition! Share your favourite Sankranti recipes and how you're adding a healthy twist to your snacks this year. 

Team Yolo Roots wishes you a festival filled with joy, health, and the nourishment of traditions!

Happy Makar Sankranti!