Unique Dussehra recipes that are believed to bring good luck

In India, food and festivals are interconnected and that’s the reason no festival is complete without a delicious dose of homemade foods. Dussehra or Vijayadashmi is no exception. Dussehra is one of the most prominent festivals in India and this year the festival will fall on October 15. From North to South and East to West, every state celebrates the festival with its local delicacies that are believed to bring in luck. Here are a few unique Dussehra recipes that you can prepare at home and enjoy the festivity. (Image: istock)

In UP, the festival is incomplete without the bhog of Dal Paratha and Kheer. Made with cooked chana dal, carom seeds, and salt, parathas are served with rice kheer to the deity during the morning prayer of Dussehra and it is believed that eating this delight brings in good luck, health, and prosperity in the family.(Image: istock)

We all know Lord Hanuman's love for laddoos. On Dussehra, motichoor laddoo is offered to Lord Hanuman and it is believed that eating desi ghee motichoor laddoo on Dussehra brings in happiness and sweetness in life.(Image: istock)

It is a popular delicacy of Karnataka and is considered to be an auspicious food on the day of Dussehra. Made with jaggery, coconut, rice flour, and wheat flour, this dish is also offered as prasad on Dussehra.(Image: istock)

Another food item that is eaten on Dussehra is Paan. It is believed that offering betel leaf to Lord Hanuman is auspicious. It is said that paan is a sign of respect and love, which celebrates the ‘victory of good over bad’. In UP and Bihar, eating pan on this day is a popular practice.(Image: istock)

In India, we have been practicing the habit of eating dahi-cheeni before doing something new. It is believed that the practice brings in luck. The practice is also followed on the festival of Dussehra. Curd is also offered to Goddess Durga and as per historians, women in Orissa offer cooked rice soaked in water, along with curd to the Goddess and post that the ritual of Ravana dehan is performed.(Image: istock)

In West Bengal, eating rasgulla on Vijayadashami is considered lucky. Prepared with milk, chenna, and sugar, rasgullas are a special offering for both Dussehra and Navratri in the City of Joy, which comes in many flavours.(Image: istock)

This popular combination from Gujarati cuisine is also relished on the day of Dussehra. It is believed that Lord Rama used to love a sweet called Shashkuli which is now known as Jalebi. His love for this sweet was so much that he celebrated his victory over Ravana by eating Jalebi. According to Hindu scriptures, fafda is paired with jalebi because it is believed that one must end their fast by eating something prepared using gram flour (besan) as it brings in prosperity.(Image: istock)

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