Basant Panchami 2025: 7 must-try traditional dishes to celebrate the festival

Kesari Halwa – A rich semolina-based dessert cooked with ghee, sugar, saffron, and dry fruits, offering a golden hue and delightful aroma.

Kesar Pulao (Meethe Chawal) – A fragrant sweet rice dish made with basmati rice, saffron, sugar, cardamom, and nuts, symbolizing prosperity.

Boondi Laddoo – Round, golden sweets made from tiny fried gram flour pearls soaked in sugar syrup, commonly offered as prasad.

Rajbhog – A larger version of rasgulla, stuffed with dry fruits and flavored with saffron, making it a royal treat for the festival.

Makki Ki Roti & Sarson Ka Saag – A traditional Punjabi dish of maize flour flatbread served with mustard greens, enjoyed during winter festivities.

Malpua – A deep-fried pancake soaked in sugar syrup, flavored with cardamom and saffron, making it a festive delight.

Chana Dal Khichdi – A nutritious yellow-hued dish made with rice, lentils, and mild spices, often offered as bhog on Basant Panchami.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports