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Yellu Bella (Sankranti Sweet Mix)

⏱ Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 10 min 🍽 Serves 8 📅 2026-01-15

Yellu Bella is a traditional Sankranti sweet mix that represents sweetness, warmth and togetherness. Share this simple mixture with loved ones to spread joy during the festival.

Steps

  1. Peel the skin from dry coconut and cut into small pieces
  2. Chop jaggery into small pieces and keep ready
  3. Roast sesame seeds on low flame until golden brown and aromatic
  4. Roast chana dal until crispy
  5. Roast peanuts until golden brown, then peel the skin
  6. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup dry coconut, 1½ cups roasted peanuts, 1½ cups roasted chana dal, 1 cup chopped jaggery, and ½ cup sesame seeds
  7. Mix everything well so the flavors combine beautifully

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