Makar Sankranti: Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrated when the Sun enters Capricorn, which falls on 14 January. It is believed that with this festival winter starts going away and harvesting of crops starts.
This festival is celebrated in a special way in different states of India. On this day, many delicious dishes like Khichdi are eaten in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand, one of which is curd and chuda.
makar sankranti
Makar Sankranti is known by different names in different states, like Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Bihu in Assam etc. In North India it is also called Khichdi, because Khichdi made of urad dal and rice is eaten on this day. On this day, after bathing in the Ganga, sweets made of sesame seeds are made and donated to the Brahmins. According to beliefs, on this day Sun God comes to meet his son Shani Dev.
Importance of eating Dahi Chuda
Eating Dahi Chuda on Makar Sankranti is auspicious, as it is considered a symbol of purity. It is not only a delicious dish, but there are also many religious reasons behind its consumption. It is said that Dahi Chuda is the favorite offering of Sun God. On this day, by offering curd chuda to Sun God, he becomes happy and receives his blessings. Eating curd chuda on Makar Sankranti increases prosperity and removes planetary defects.
Method of preparation
The method of making Dahi Chura is easy, in which the Chura has to be washed and soaked. After this, take out the curd in a bowl and beat it well. To add sweetness to it, you can use sugar, honey or jaggery. When the sugar dissolves well, add sugar to it and mix. You can also add dry fruits like raisins, almonds and cashews to it to enhance its taste.
health benefit
Apart from having religious significance, eating Dahi Chuda also has many health benefits. The nature of this dish is cold, due to which it is beneficial for the stomach. Eating it keeps the stomach full for a long time and the good bacteria present in it help in keeping the intestines healthy. Along with this, including this dish in the diet also helps in weight loss.