Food: Bhugga for Lohri, as Chef Reetika Gill celebrates this winter classic
Once a staple in rural households, the delicacy takes you back to the time when sweets were shaped by season, climate and nourishment
Updated At : 06:02 AM Jan 06, 2026 IST
Bhugga by Chef Reetika Gill
Bhugga, a traditional winter delicacy of North India, reflects the region’s deep-rooted connection with seasonal eating and rural food traditions. Made with slow-cooked khoya, gently roasted to develop a nutty flavour and blended with jaggery, this rich sweet is prepared primarily during the colder months. Once a staple in rural households, Bhugga offered both warmth and nourishment in winter. It stands as a fine example of seasonal cooking, where humble ingredients are patiently transformed into food that comforts and sustains.
