Makar Sankranti Special: Delicious Khichdi Recipe, Rewa's Favorite Dish!

• Makar Sankranti, a major festival dedicated to the Sun God, is celebrated with unique Khichdi traditions in the Vindhya region.
• Khichdi ingredients like rice, urad dal, turmeric, green vegetables, and ghee are associated with Navagrahas (nine planets).
• The first Khichdi made from new rice is offered to Lord Surya, then donated to Brahmins, and finally consumed.
• The recipe involves washing rice and moong dal, sautéing vegetables and spices in ghee, then pressure cooking.
• Moong Dal Khichdi is highly nutritious, rich in fiber, Vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus, aiding digestion.

Why It Matters: Celebrate Makar Sankranti with this traditional, nutritious, and easy-to-make Moong Dal Khichdi, a favorite in Rewa.