Festivals

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Himachal has a busy festive schedule with plenty of celebrations. Every so often, there a festival taking place in some or the other place in the state. An outline of the current fairs, festivals and celebrations will be interesting and tourism drawing. 

Himachal, these days is coloured in the festive season with forthcoming Dussehra which is celebrated with great fervor across the Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh.

Kullu Dussehra in Himachal Pradesh is long ten days celebration. The festival falls in the month of October and is considered to be one of the most sacred festivals here. Be a part of this event which is the biggest draw among festivals in Himachal Pradesh.

Lohri festival in Himachal Pradesh is known for its celebration with Til-Chowli instead of tradition sweets. Til-chowli is typically made at home and is not available for sale in shops. Without making Til-chowli, the celebrations of Lohri are considered incomplete. So Guys, here we present a recipe for making Til Chowli. You must try it out to get the real taste of Himachal…
Ingredients:
Sesame seed (Til) 1 Cup
Rice (Soaked for 2 hours) 1 Cup
Ground nut seeds (roasted and without salt) ¼ Cup
Desi Ghee 3-4 tsp
Dry fruits (optional)
Revadi (250 gm)
Sakkar (and not sugar), especially if one could get desi sakkar from the rural areas of himachal

Roast sesame seeds in the kadhai till color changes to light brown. Now heat desi ghee in a pan and put the soaked rice in it and roast the same for 5 minutes or till the rice become soft. Now roast groundnuts separately in ghee.
Take a new bowl and mix all the ingredients like roasted rice, sesame seeds, ground nuts, revadis and dry fruits. Add sakkar to your taste and serve this as traditional “Til-chowli” dish of Lohri festival.