Here's top 7 Makar Sankranti special Indian dishes you must try.

Maharashtra's Tilgul, a sweet made from sesame seeds and jaggery, exchanged with good wishes during Makar Sankranti.

Tamil Nadu's Pongal, a savory rice dish made with moong dal, ghee, and black pepper, offered to the Sun God.

UP's Gajak, a crunchy sweet made with sesame seeds and jaggery, enjoyed during winter.

Assam's Bhogali Pitha, rice flour dumplings stuffed with jaggery and coconut, steamed or fried.

Haryana's Churma, crushed wheat dumplings fried in ghee and mixed with jaggery or sugar.

Maharashtra's Puran Poli, a sweet flatbread stuffed with jaggery and chana dal, cooked with ghee.

Bihar's Khichdi, a simple dish of rice, lentils, and vegetables, served with ghee and pickles.