Here are 5 authentic recipes that remain a constant during Basant Panchami:

Khichdi:

Light and heart-warming khichdi, made with scented rice (gobinod bhog) and yellow moong dal, is a must-have during this festival. Paired with baingan (eggplant fritter) and labra (Bengali mixed-veg), khichdi (or khichuri) makes a perfect lunch on this day.

Labra/Mixed Veg:

A quintessential Bengali mixed-veg sabzi, labra spells indulgence. It is made with different seasonal vegetables, panch phoron and a dash on ghee. Labra is a must-have for Bengalis during any Puja.

Rice Kheer:
No traditional festival is complete without rice kheer. A perfect mix of rice, milk, sugar and dry fruits, kheer completes a festive lunch in the best way possible.

Rajbhog:
A popular Bengali sweet dish, made with chhena dunked in sugar syrup, rajbhog is prepared during different types of celebrations. But, due to its yellow colour, rajbhog makes an important part of Basant Panchami festival.

Boondi Ladoo:
Another popular yellow-coloured sweet is boondi ladoo. Bhog thaal is not complete without some sweet ladoos on it.

Happy Basant Panchami 2021!