Celebrating sweet taste with Dhol-Bhangar, this time feed special sesame kheer to the guests in Lohri party, know the recipe.

Tezzbuzz Desk-For Punjabis, Lohri is not just a festival but a celebration of enthusiasm, fun and happiness together. In the evening, people gather at one place, light the fire of Lohri and offer Revadi, peanuts and maize in it. After this, Bhangra-Gidda, traditional folk songs start and the whole atmosphere comes into party mode.

And when there is a festival, how can the topic of food be left out? Punjab is famous for its hospitality and excellent taste. If you want to feed something special to your guests on the occasion of Lohri, i.e. 13th January, then sesame kheer is a great and healthy option.

Why is sesame kheer special on Lohri?

Sesame is considered very beneficial in winter. Along with keeping the body warm, it provides protein, calcium and essential nutrients. You must have eaten sesame laddus many times, but its creamy and rich kheer is at a different level in taste. If you serve sesame kheer in Lohri evening party, then believe me Every guest will not be left without praising.

Essential ingredients for sesame kheer

(For 4–5 people)

• 1 liter milk
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup sesame seeds
• 10–12 almonds
• 10–12 nuts
• 1 tsp green cardamom powder
• 2 teaspoons grated coconut
• 1 spoon desi ghee

Optional dry fruits: Pistachios, raisins, chironji, magaj seeds

How to make delicious sesame kheer

1. First of all, clean the sesame seeds thoroughly and fry them on low flame till they turn golden.
2. While roasting the sesame seeds, keep stirring them continuously, so that they do not burn. When aroma comes, take out sesame seeds.
3. Put milk to boil in a thick bottomed pan.
4. Coarsely crush the roasted sesame seeds. This makes both the taste and texture of kheer excellent.
5. When the milk boils, add crushed sesame seeds and grated coconut.
6. Keep cooking on low flame, when the kheer becomes a little thick, add sugar.
7. Lightly roast the chopped dry fruits in desi ghee and add them to the kheer.
8. Finally add cardamom powder and cook for 2-3 minutes and turn off the gas.

Lohri special sesame kheer is ready, whose taste, aroma and health together will make your Lohri party even more memorable.