India, Jan. 15 -- Deputy High Commissioner Chandru Iyer marked Makar Sankranti by preparing the traditional dish 'Ellu Bella' with his team during a visit to Gandhi Bazaar, Bengaluru.

A video of Iyer was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the official handle of the British Deputy High Commission in Bengaluru. As part of his Sankranti shopping, Iyer carefully selected the ingredients for the dish, which includes roasted white sesame seeds, finely chopped dry coconut, gram dal, jaggery, and roasted split groundnuts. It is commonly served with sugar candy or fruit jellies, offering a mix of sweet and savory flavors.

While shopping, Iyer was heard sharing the Kannada saying "Ellu bella thindu, olle matthu aadu", which translates to "Eat sesa...