Why did Dahi Chura on Makar Sankranti? Know why we eat curd-chuda on Makar Sankranti and how to double its taste?

The festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated with great pomp across the country. According to the Hindu calendar, Makar Sankranti is also considered the beginning of the new year, because on this day the Sun enters Capricorn and Uttarayan begins. Therefore, on this day people start new works. On this day, there is a custom of eating curd and bangles in many states of the country. Let us tell you today why we eat curd and chudha on this day and what will be the health benefits of eating them?

What is the belief behind eating Dahi Chuda on the day of Makar Sankranti?

In Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, dahi-chuda is eaten together in the morning on the day of Makar Sankranti. There are many reasons behind eating Dahi Chuda on this day, which includes both religious and scientific reasons. According to religious belief, the white color of Dahi-Chuda is considered a symbol of purity. It is an auspicious sign of the beginning of the New Year and is considered a blessing for auspiciousness, prosperity and happiness in the times to come.

This mixture is also beneficial for health

At the same time, this combination is also considered very beneficial from health point of view. Curd contains protein, calcium and good bacteria, which strengthen the digestive system. At the same time, carbohydrates and fiber are found in large quantities in Chura, which provides instant energy to the body. When you eat Dahi Chuda in the morning, you get energy to work throughout the day. With this you will not feel tired quickly. Dahi Chura is a perfect food for those who want to lose weight, because it increases metabolism.

How to increase the taste of curd?

To increase the sweet taste of curd, you can add cardamom and dry fruits along with sugar and sugar candy in it. Before eating Dahi Chura, beat the curd well. By beating, no lumps are visible in the curd and its texture becomes thick and smooth. Add sugar in the curd while beating it. This sugar will melt easily. After beating it well, when you eat it with Chura, it will taste even better.