7 Modern Lohri Ki Special Mithai To Try At Home This Year
Written by jheelum basu | January 11, 2026
Lohri is a festival of celebrating the annual harvest, expressing gratitude, and praying for abundance and prosperity. A rich North Indian tradition that blends agrarian customs with the winter solstice, Lohri centres on enjoying a bonfire, dancing bhangra, and sharing festive sweets. In contrast to the traditional Lohri ki mithai menu that includes gajak, chikki, laddoo, halwa, and more, modern celebrations feature several fusion twists.
Contemporary inclusions like chocolates, dried fruits, nuts, seeds not only give them a modern twist. Many of them also add to the nutritional value of the festive treats. This Lohri, how about trying these fusion versions of the traditional Lohri ki mithais?
Caramel, Chocolate, Dry Fruits And More: Lohri Ki Mithai With Modern Twists
While nothing quite replaces the traditional Indian festive sweets, the modern trends and twists have indeed been building their own fan base. While the traditional recipes are about the earthy, natural taste and flavor, the fusion twists expand the horizon of possibilities. While the inclusion of chocolate makes everything universally accepted, the addition of dried fruits, nuts, and seeds makes the sweets healthy. Be it a gajak, a chikki, or a laddoo, every single traditional Lohri ki mithai recipe can be rewritten today with a touch of modernity. Here's a look at the top seven modern sweets to try this Lohri.
1. Caramel Rewari
While traditional rewari is a crunchy, sweet, brittle-like treat, this modern version effortlessly infuses the smooth caramel flavor. While the traditional recipe includes dry-roasted sesame seeds, a rich blend of jaggery and clarified butter, this modern version includes the earthy, caramel-like taste of jaggery. The outcome is a unique, crunchy, sweet delight that caters to both traditional sweet lovers and those who enjoy modern flavors.
2. Chocolate Gajak
Known for its signature brittle, crunchy texture and sweet taste, Gajak is a quintessential Lohri special mithai made with crunchy sesame and jaggery bars. To give it a modern fusion twist, this version includes the decadence of chocolate as well. This creates a perfect pairing between the rich chocolate flavor and the earthy note of jaggery.
3. Gajak Biscuit
While the dense, chewy classic Gajak is common during Lohri, this biscuit version of the traditional sweet is crispy and flaky, with a light texture. Primarily made from roasted sesame seeds, nuts, jaggery, and ghee, these biscuit-shaped sweets offer a mix of crunchy texture and sweet, nutty taste. The perfect combination of the ingredients creates the ideal brittle, crunchy texture when cooled.
4. Gourmet Chikkis
Lohri celebrations and chikkis (brittles) share an age-old connection. While the traditional Lohri treat is til chikki, contemporary gourmet versions offer several other options. Modern chikkis include classics such as dry fruit, chocolate, peanuts, and roasted nut varieties. While jaggery remains the constant, the list of add-ins includes options as interesting as rose, almonds, pistachios, and cashews. Beyond elevating the flavour profile of Lohri sweets, they also make traditional recipes more appealing to the modern generation.
5. Fusion Laddoos
While traditional Lohri-special laddoos continue to win hearts, the contemporary fusion laddoos are also making their own space in the Lohri dessert buffet. While the base ingredients remain the same (til, gond, wheat flour, jaggery), the fusion laddoos incorporate modern twists, including oats, cocoa powder, and dried fruits and seeds (chia seeds, flax seeds). In addition to variations in taste, modern recipes introduce a healthier twist to traditional dishes.
6. Chocolate Rewaris
Chocolate Rewaris are all about a modern, indulgent twist to the traditional, Lohri-special winter sweet recipe. This combines the classic crunchy texture of sesame seeds and the sweetness of jaggery with rich chocolate flavor. This pairing offers a nutritious, energy-boosting treat that works as both a festive treat and a chocolatey snack.
7. Chocolate Pinni
As the name suggests, the chocolate pinni is all about a simple twist to the traditional recipe. The original pinni recipe, which traces back to rural Punjab, is an energy-dense sweet made primarily from whole wheat flour, ghee, and jaggery. Here, adding chocolate (or cocoa powder) to the recipe transforms this into a fusion dessert with a contemporary touch.
Conclusion:
While traditional Lohri special mithais have long ruled the festive menu, this year, make sure the fusion sweets find their own place as well. Try these traditional recipes with a modern twist to elevate the Lohri sweets menu like never before.