Hey Everyone!!
Festive vibes filled the air today as we celebrated Makar Sankranti, a festival that marks the end of winter and the start of longer days. Across India, this harvest festival is celebrated with unique customs and traditions, each reflecting the diversity and unity of the country. While many take a holy dip in rivers like the Ganga and share sweets made of sesame and jaggery, in my hometown Uttarakhand, we celebrate Ghughuti, a festival close to my heart.
Ghughuti is a festival of gratitude, memories, and connection with nature. Growing up, this day was always magical for me, filled with the aroma of freshly made sweet cookies, the excitement of calling out to the crows, and the joy of spending time with family. On the eve of Ghughuti, we prepare special cookies made of wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee. These cookies are shaped creatively—sometimes as rings or small sculptures—so they can be strung into necklaces.
The morning of Ghughuti begins early, with children bathing and carrying these cookies to call out to the crows. “Kaa Kaa! Come and eat!” we would shout, inviting the birds to share in the feast. This beautiful tradition is a way of welcoming migratory birds back after their journey to the plains during the winter. It’s also our way of expressing gratitude to Mother Earth for the winter harvest.
So today I'm sharing these Ghughuti recipes with you all. This is all that contain my festive vibes. Yesterday, I spent the day preparing Ghughuti with my family. The process is simple yet rewarding:
- Prepare the Dough: Mix wheat flour, melted jaggery, and ghee to form a smooth dough. We added few additional ingredients also like semolina and sesame to make it more crispy and tasty.
- Shape the Cookies: Shape the dough into rings or other creative forms.
- Dry out the moisture: Let the moisture of cookies dry out in sun for half an hour. This way it gets more crispy.
- Fry the Cookies: After drying in sun, deep fry the cookies in ghee until golden brown.
That's all the easy steps to make these yummy cookies.
Sharing these cookies with loved ones and the crows this morning brought back so many cherished memories. Festivals like Ghughuti remind me of the beauty of tradition and the deep connection we share with nature.
I love how Indian festivals connect us to every aspect of nature, from the soil that nourishes crops to the birds that bring joy to our skies. The thoughtful inclusion of animals and birds in our celebrations makes these festivals even more meaningful.
I hope you enjoy these glimpses of our celebration and feel the warmth of this special festival. Let’s continue to honor nature and celebrate its gifts every day!
TᕼᗩᑎK YOᑌ😊
ꜰᴏʀ ᴛᴀᴋɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ᴛɪᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍʏ ʙʟᴏɢꜱ!
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Looks delicious!
Thank you 😊
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Kale kawa kale , ghute mala ka le 😅👌
Apne nahi bulaya kale kawa ko apne ghar ki Ghughuti khane?😁😋
Mene socha apne help or du jara 😅