Lohri is one of the most famous festivals of Hindus. This festival is celebrated with pomp in Punjab. Various delicious dishes are made on the occasion of Lohri. On this day people light a bonfire in the courtyard of the house or the park. They sing and dance a lot. Peanuts, Revdi, Til laddoos and popcorn etc. are distributed and eaten. During this, jaggery and sesame seeds are popularly eaten. On this occasion, you can also make Til ki Revdi at home. Let's learn the easy way to make it.
Ingredients to make Revdi
1/2 to 1 cup – of white roasted sesame seeds
Sugar - 1 cup
Water - half a glass
Cardamom powder - half teaspoon
1 tsp – the essence of kewra
1 tsp – Lemon juice
1 – Butter paper
Two spoons - of corn syrup
Easy way to make Revdi
Step 1
Keep water in a pan on medium heat. Add sugar to it. Let the sugar dissolve in it.
Step – 2
When the sugar dissolves well, add two spoons of corn syrup to it. Run it continuously.
Step – 3
Now you can also add Kewra essence to this mixture. Mix it until the mixture becomes thick.
Step – 4
Now put sesame seeds in this mixture. Mix them well. Let this mixture cool down a bit.
Step – 5
Now spread this mixture on butter paper. Now you can give it any shape you want. After this serve them.
Benefits of eating sesame seeds
Consuming sesame seeds in winter is very beneficial for health. The effect of sesame is hot. It contains calcium and phosphorus. Its intake works to strengthen the bones. Consuming them helps in controlling the level of cholesterol. It also works to reduce the risk of heart disease. These contain magnesium. It helps in controlling blood pressure. It contains Vitamin E. It has antioxidant properties. These are very beneficial for the skin. They help in keeping the skin healthy. They also help in removing many skin-related problems. Apart from this, it contains protein, fibre and healthy fat. Consuming this helps in controlling diabetes.
