Khichdi Day Date in India: Know the Significance, Celebrations and Health Benefits of India's Beloved Comfort Food
Khichdi is one of the easiest one-pot recipes that has been a go-to option for millions of Indians. We hope that this Khichdi Day, you indulge in making and relishing this classic and delicious recipe. Happy Khichdi Day!
Khichdi Day is mostly celebrated on January 14. This commemoration falls annually on Makar Sankranti - the traditional Hindu festival. This annual celebration is a way to commemorate, relish and indulge in the humble and healthy comfort food khichdi. While it was once considered the food that satiated the unwell soul and nourished them to a healthy state, khichdi has become one of the easiest to put-together comfort foods you can whip together in just a few minutes. Here’s everything you need to know about the history of the Khichdi Day celebration, how to mark Khichdi Day and more. Easy Moong Dal Recipes: Know 6 Delicious Ways To Cook Moong and Add Nutritional Benefits to Your Diet.
When is Khichdi Day?
Khichdi Day is celebrated every year on the same day the Makar Sankranti festival is marked. Khichdi Day 2025 will, therefore, be celebrated on January 14. Khichdi Day 2024 falls on January 15, and on this day, people indulge in making the humble, delicious and healthy delicacy of khichdi for themselves and their families. Why Do We Eat Khichdi on Makar Sankranti? Everything To Know About This Good Luck Ritual for the Auspicious Day.
Significance of Khichdi Day
Khichdi is one of the easiest one-pot recipes that has been a go-to option for millions of Indians. Whether you are having a lazy day and want to whip up a healthy and delicious home-cooked meal or if you need to soothe the winter chills with a warm and steaming bowl of this gooey goodness - khichdi is a food that can soothe your soul and satiate your taste buds with ease.
The celebration of Khichdi Day on Makar Sankranti stems from the practice of making delicious delicacies on the festival occasion. In addition to the tilgul ladoos that help provide some warmth to our body in the winter, khichdi is also believed to help do just that. Types of Khichdi To Eat on Makar Sankranti for Good Luck: Taste Different Khichdi Recipes Around India.
This is why Khichdi Day is celebrated on the same day as Makar Sankranti. We hope that you indulge in making and relishing this classic and delicious recipe this Khichdi Day. Happy Khichdi Day!
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