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Happy Sankranthi! The only Indian Festival that falls on the same day every year. Sweets made up of Jaggery (special Indian Molasses available at Indian Grocery stores) have a special place. Til or sesame seeds are also used as main ingredient in the special preparations. Til or Sesame seeds are rich in calcium and gul or the jaggery is rich in iron. Tilgul is one of the most nutritious sweets.

Gul Poli - A tortilla or roti made with Jaggery and sesame seeds	Sankranthi or Pongal - Information about this festival celebrated in South Asia	Tilgul the most nutritious sweet
Karnataka style Pulyogore, a rice made on special occasions	Ponganalu or appe or fadda - a breakfast item is a cross between idalli and vada	Coconut Rice - A special rice made on festive occasions