News India Live, Digital Desk: The festival of Baisakhi is not limited to just dancing and fairs, but it is also a celebration of taste. Food has a special significance in the culture of Punjab, and on the occasion of Baisakhi, this festival is considered incomplete without some special dishes. If you also want to win the hearts of your guests on Baisakhi this year, then definitely include these 5 traditional dishes in your menu list.

1. Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

This dish, the identity of Punjab, is most liked on Baisakhi.

Secret of taste: When a lot of desi ghee and white butter is added to the saag made from a combination of mustard, bathua and spinach, its taste becomes amazing. A piece of jaggery along with it makes it even more special.

2. Sweet Rice (Meethe Chawal / Kesari Chawal)

Yellow color has special significance on Baisakhi as it symbolizes the ripening of crops.

How to make: Basmati rice is cooked with saffron, cardamom, cloves and sugar. The garnishing of cashews, almonds and raisins on top gives it a royal look and taste. It is also known as ‘Zarda’.

3. Pindi Chole Bhature

Spicy and spicy Pindi Chole is the best option for Baisakhi lunch.

USP: In this, anardana and special dry spices are used, which give dark color and sour-spicy taste to the chickpeas. Its combination with fluffy soft bhaturas is everyone’s favourite.

4. Kada Prasad

This halwa available in Gurudwaras is a wonderful confluence of devotion and taste.

Method of making: It is made from equal amounts of wheat flour, desi ghee and sugar. It is roasted on low flame until it turns golden brown and starts releasing ghee. Its texture is very smooth and melts in the mouth.

5. Punjabi Lassi

After such a heavy and delicious meal, if you get a glass of cold creamy lassi, then the fun doubles.

Variety: Saffron lassi or sweet curd lassi is made on Baisakhi. Cold lassi served in an earthen kulhad, topped with a thick layer of cream, takes away festival fatigue within minutes.