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Baisakhi 2025, on April 14, marks the Sikh New Year and harvest season. Traditional dishes include Meethe Peele Chawal, Punjabi Kadhi, Sarson Ka Saag, and Lassi.
Baisakhi Recipes 2025: You just can’t say no to this iconic Punjabi pairing, Sarson ka Saag and Makki ki Roti. (Image: Shutterstock)
Baisakhi Recipes 2025: Baisakhi is a significant festival marked by the Sikh community in several parts of North India, particularly in Punjab. The festival is celebrated with great zest and fervour every year on either the 13th or 14th of April. This year, Baisakhi will be celebrated by the Punjabi community on April 14, according to Drik Panchang. The auspicious Vaishakhi Sankranti moment will occur at 9:30 pm on April 13. The day marks the arrival of the harvest season and is also observed as the Sikh New Year.
People celebrate this joyous festival with colour, music, and, of course, delicious food. As families and communities gather to celebrate, lavish spreads are being prepared. If you also want to relish the delectable dishes, here are some of the traditional food recipes you can try at your home this Baisakhi:
Baisakhi 2025: Traditional Food Recipes
Meethe Peele Chawal
Adding a touch of sweetness to the table is sweet yellow rice, or Meethe Peele Chawal. It is one of the many traditional delicacies prepared on the occasion of Baisakhi. To prepare this dish, you just need rice, ghee, saffron, sugar, roasted nuts, salt and some spices like cumin, cardamom, cloves and black pepper. Cook the rice with dry fruits and the above-mentioned spices. Then, add strands of saffron to help brighten up the rice.
Punjabi Kadhi
If you haven’t tasted this delicious meal, trust me, you are missing out on a finger-licking dish. Prepared with buttermilk/curd, gram flour, mustard oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, dry red chillies and salt, it is a popular Indian curry dish. The Kadhi, which is mixed with besan pakoras, is served hot with rice.
Sarson Ka Saag and Makki ki Roti
You just can’t say no to this iconic Punjabi pairing, Sarson ka Saag and Makki ki Roti. On the occasion of Baisakhi, it is a hearty and comforting combination enjoyed by people of all ages. Sarson ka Saag features mustard green leaves simmered with spices. Makki ki roti is made with coarse corn flour, offering a delightful textural contrast.
Lassi
Talking about Sikh festivities, how can we not add this popular summer drink to the food list? This cool, delicious and sweetened curd-based drink is loved by Punjabis all over the country. Made with curd, sugar, nuts and seasonal ripe mangoes, this signature and traditional summer beverage is an amazing delicacy in Punjab and Haryana.
Pindi Chole
Another typical and savoury Punjabi dish that is feasted upon is this chickpea dish. It is made by making a thick paste of chickpea, which is then simmered in an assortment of spices — black pepper, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves and cinnamon. People relish it with raw onion slices, green chillies and tomato slices.
Kada Prashad
You must have savoured Kada Prashad in Gurudwaras. Popularly known as Aata Halwa, it is a traditional dessert associated with Sikhism in general. This dessert is prepared with ghee, wheat flour, sugar and dry fruits and is served to the devotees all over the country during religious ceremonies.
Dal Makhani
No Punjabi celebration is complete without this rich and creamy dish. Slow-cooked with black lentils, butter, tomatoes, oodles of cream and a blend of spices, Dal Makhani boasts a deep flavour profile. Enjoy it spooned over hot basmati rice or with butter naan or roti for a satisfying meal.
Kesar Phirni
End your scrumptious Baisakhi feast on a sweet note with Kesar Phirni. This creamy rice pudding is delicately flavoured with cardamom and saffron strands. You can add some dry fruits to enhance the taste. On this special occasion, this light and subtly warm dessert is a delightful way to cleanse the palate after a flavourful meal.
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Amritsar, India, India
