Dhanteras 2024: 8 foods you must eat on this auspicious day

Panchamrit This is considered a holy preparation in Hindu culture. It is made from five ingredients namely honey, curd, ghee, sugar and milk. 

Ladoo Motichoor laddoo is one of the best and most loved dishes you can eat during any festival. This is bright orange in colour with edible silver foil on it.

Rice kheer This dish is considered to be Goddess Lakshmi's favourite dish. The dish consists of a creamy texture as it has been simmered with milk for some time. You can add chopped nuts for garnishing. 

Dal bhari poori These are stuffed pooris mainly filled with moong dal mixture. You can add spices and chillies to give it some texture. You can serve it with aloo ki sabzi as well. 

Atta ka halwa Like kheer, this is also consumed on special occasions like festivals. This is considered to be Goddess Lakshmi's favourite. It is offered on Dhanteras and Diwali. 

Dry fruits Nuts and dried fruits like almonds, cashews and raisins are often exchanged as gifts. These symbolise wealth and health.

Nimki This is one of the Diwali special snacks that will surely be a huge hit among your guests. You can try making them with kalonji or ajwain. 

Lapsi This is a liquid-like sweet dish made from wheat flour, ghee and sugar. In some parts of the country, it is known as  Sweet Pongal.

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