Baisakhi 2023: 5 Traditional Punjabi Dishes To Savor On The Festival

Baisakhi, one of the harvest festivals, will be celebrated on April 14th. Baisakhi, which commemorates the beginning of the Punjabi New Year, is celebrated on the first day of Baisakh (the first month of the Hindu calendar). It also marks the harvest time of Rabi, the winter crop. For the Sikh community, the day also marks the formation of the Khalsa. On this day, people dress up in hues of yellow and orange. The celebration is incomplete without giddha and bhangra (Punjabi folk dances) and, of course, food. Just like every other festival, food plays a pivotal role in Baisakhi celebrations. The celebratory dishes include chole bhature, meethe chawal, kesari phirni, and much more.

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Here Are Some Baisakhi-Special Recipes For You To Try:

1. Chole Bhature 

Nothing beats the comfort and taste of chole bhature. Pair it up with fresh onion salad, green chillies, and a dash of lemon to relish its taste. We are sure you’ll absolutely love this recipe. Get the recipe here. 

2. Sweet Yellow Rice

Sweet yellow rice is another delicacy prepared in Punjabi households on the day of Baisakhi. Rice is cooked with dry fruits and aromatic spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. While sugar syrup brings a subtle sweetness to the dish, saffron brightens it up with its warm yellow hue. Looking for a recipe? It’s right here.

3. Kesar Phirni

A large spread of traditional desserts sits at the core of the celebration of this Punjabi festival, and what can be better than kesar phirni? The rich milk-and-rice preparation topped with a heavy dose of dry fruits makes it a delectable sweet dish. A pinch of saffron to elevate the flavor is enough. Click here for recipe.

4. Mango Lassi 

A Punjabi feast is incomplete without a glass of lassi. The curd-based drink provides a nutritious respite from the heat waves during the summer months. On the day of Baisakhi, lassi is given a sweet touch and vibrant color with the summer special: mango. Recipe here. 

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5. Kadha Prasad

The religious ceremonies in Gurudwaras are incomplete without the sacred offering known as Kadha Prasad. It is essentially a wheat flour-based halwa made with sugar, water, and a generous quantity of desi ghee. Get the recipe here. 

Here’s wishing you a happy and prosperous Baisakhi!