No festival in India is complete without the array of delicacies that are prepared especially for the occasion and Makar Sankranti is no exception. Each state has its own special dishes, but what is common all over the country is Sesame or til - this aromatic seed is used to prepare a number of delicacies, mostly sweets.

In south india it is called as ellu urundai made during shradh. but the sesame seeds used for the same are black coloured ones.

Heres how you can make some delicious Til Laddoos.