Festive Foods & Traditional Feast of Baisakhi
By Nmami Agarwal 13-Apr 2020 Reading Time: 5 Mins
Chilled winds in the sky, blooming crops, and the freshness of flowers and fruits- Vaishakh is fully flourishing! This month comes along with the traditional festival known as Baisakhi. As this is the main festival of Sikhs and Hindus but is celebrated by almost everyone around the world with much zeal and enthusiasm. The sound of dhol, music, prayers with a mixture of delicious food and refreshing drinks is a significant way to celebrate this festival. There are various traditional feasts which complete this festival. The subtle flavours and texture of these traditional foods add up to the festive vibes.
Here are some of the foods that you can cook at your home to make this festival filled with the fragrance of mouth-watering dishes along with good health.
- Savoury yellow rice: Savoury yellow rice is also known as peele chawal and is a traditional dish of this festival. These are extremely tasty and healthy and are filled with great nutrients. The different flavour it gives is mouth-watering and it also enriches you with the goodness of health. What’s more? These can easily be prepared in no time. Just swap the white rice from brown rice and cook it. The turmeric used in it is quite beneficial for health. Garnish it with the coriander before serving and serve hot.
- Buttermilk: Buttermilk is one of the most refreshing drinks and is the soul of this festival. Buttermilk is packed with great nutrients and can boost the immune system and solve all the digestive problems like nothing else. Just blend some yoghurt with some water until you get a smooth consistency and add some mint leaves, roasted cumin and salt in it. Garnish it with some mint leaves and serve chilled. Enjoy the refreshing vibes and good health in just a few minutes.
- Nutty kheer: This kheer adds up to the festive vibes and gives a great taste to the buds. The nuts used in it are packed with great nutrients and give various benefits to the body. Add cardamom, saffron, low-fat milk and garnish it with your favourite chopped nuts and you are all set to enjoy your festival without getting the extra calories and extra pounds. This festival, serve this tempting kheer to your guests once and they will definitely ask for more.
- Sarso ka saag: This delicacy is a well-known Punjabi dish and is accompanied by makke ki roti and a glass of chilled and tempting lassi. It is extremely healthy and is packed with great nutrients. It is prepared from the mustard leaves and you can also add other green veggies like fenugreek or bathua leaves. Health and taste all in one!
- Makke-di-roti: This traditional recipe is an authentic dish of Punjabis. It is made of cornmeal and is luscious and mouth-watering. The earthy flavours of it make it different and appealing. It is filled with fibre and is packed with plenty of nutrients.
Over to you
Stock up yourself with these healthy yet luscious dishes and enjoy this festival with great enthuse and energy. Don’t forget to share this article with your family and friends and comment down below your favourite Baisakhi treats.
We wish your near and dear ones a very happy Baisakhi!