7 Yellow Dishes To Celebrate Baisakhi

13 April, 2025

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Delicious, golden-colored sweet made from finely ground chickpea flour (besan) that’s deep-fried in small pearl-like balls and soaked in sugar syrup.

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Motichoor Ladoo

A comfort food made from rice and yellow moong dal (lentils), cooked with turmeric, ghee, and a variety of spices.

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Khichdi

A sweet, aromatic rice dish made with basmati rice, saffron, sugar, and cardamom. It is often garnished with dry fruits.

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Sweet Rice

A refreshing, creamy drink made with yogurt. Mango lassi, in particular, is golden-yellow and a favorite drink during festivals like Baisakhi.

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Mango Lassi

A flavorful dish made with gram flour (besan) fritters dunked in a spicy yogurt-based gravy, typically yellow in color due to the addition of turmeric.

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Kadhi Pakora

This popular North Indian dish can be made with a touch of turmeric and saffron to give it a bright yellow hue.

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Chole Curry

A rich, aromatic dessert made with moong dal, ghee, sugar, and cardamom. Its bright yellow color and sweet taste make it a perfect festive treat.

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Moong Dal Halwa