Which is your favourite festival? Write the names of some sweets and dishes prepared on that day.
My favourite festival is Diwali.
On Diwali, we prepare many sweets and dishes such as laddoo, barfi, jalebi, gulab jamun, kheer, puri, and halwa. Families also make namkeen snacks like mathri and chakli.
Different regions have different specialities. For example, in South India, murukku and mysore pak are prepared. In Bengal, rasgulla and sandesh are popular during festivals.
Explanation
This writing exercise connects to the chapter's theme of festivals and food. The chapter mentions festivals like Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, Bihu, and the dishes prepared during them, particularly khichdi. Students can write about any festival they celebrate and the associated foods.
Solution Steps
Favourite festival identified as Diwali
Sweets prepared on Diwali: laddoo, barfi, jalebi, gulab jamun, kheer, halwa
Dishes prepared: puri
Namkeen snacks: mathri and chakli
Regional variations: South India (murukku, mysore pak), Bengal (rasgulla, sandesh)