The bond that a brother and sister share is like no other in the world. In India, we celebrate Raksha Bandhan every year to honour this incredibly special bond.
This year, 2024, the festival is on August 19th. Like any other Indian festival, after the thread-tying ceremony is over, families celebrate the special occasion, enjoy a special meal, and make some special sweets to make the day sweeter.
So, if you are looking for sweet ideas for Rakhi, we have your back. In this blog, we discuss 5 simple, super tasty, sweet recipes that will literally make the celebration sweeter!
Bread Kalakand
Kalakand is a popular sweet made of milk, and it is loved by all. But making the authentic kalakand may take a lot of time, and if you want to enjoy the same feeling of having a kalakand but do not want to spend a lot of time making it, you can make bread kalakand.
It takes much lesser time to make it and tastes just as tasty as the original recipe. And for a sweet occasion like Raksha Bandhan, it can make the day even sweeter.
Ingredients needed
- Sugar
- Milk
- Cardamom powder
- Saffron
- Nuts – almonds, cashews, pista
- Bread loaf
Method
- First, make the Rabdi by boiling the milk and reducing it to one-third of its quantity. Stir the milk periodically so that it does not burn and stick to the vessel.
- Now, once the milk is reduced and slightly thickened, add the sugar and cardamom powder and mix it well. Keep stirring until the sugar is melted completely.
- Take the milk off the heat and add the saffron strands and chopped dried fruits. Give the mixture a good mix and let it cool.
- Cut the sides off the bread slices and keep them aside.
- In a large stray, pour one portion of the rabdi mixture on it to create a base. Now lay the bread pieces on top. Again, pour the rabdi on top of the bread, and create at least three layers.
- Garnish with some more dried fruits on top and refrigerate it for about 1 hour.
- Once the bread has soaked up, the Rabdi mixture is nice and cool. Cut the Kalakand into small square cubes and indulge.
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Phirni
Some sweets are timeless classics. One such dish is the Phirni. This deceptively simple-looking dish is indulgent and one of the best desserts to end your special Raksha Bandhan feast. It works wonders in cooling down your tastebuds and cleansing your palate after having spicy curries, leaving a sweet hum in your mouth.
The best thing about making this sweet for Raksha Bandhan is that it does not need any fancy ingredients—most of the things you may already have in your kitchen. The method is simple, and it can be made quickly.
Ingredients
- Rice
- Water
- Milk
- Sugar
- Cardamom powder
- Nuts – almonds and pistachios (finely chopped)
Method
- Wash and rinse the rice thoroughly a few times with cold water and then keep it soaked in water for about 30 minutes
- Strain the water and grind in a mixer jar. Slowly add fresh water while grinding and make a coarse paste
- In a pan, boil the milk and let it reduce to ¾ of the quantity. Now, turn down the heat to medium heat and add the rice paste
- Make sure to stir continuously while adding the paste, and keep stirring until the rice grains are softened and the milk has thickened further
- Add in the sugar and cardamon powder and stir well
- Cook more for about 3-4 minutes and turn off the heat
- Garnish it with chopped nuts and enjoy
- If you like your dessert chilled. Let the milk cool down to room temperature, refrigerate it for about 1-2 hours, and then serve cold; it tastes heavenly!
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Coconut Laddu
In India, there are thousands of different varieties of laddus. One type of laddu that is famous across the length and breadth of the country is the humble coconut laddu. Coconut is a staple in almost all parts of India, and being a versatile ingredient, you can use it to make a full coconut-based feast.
This delicious sweet dish can be made quickly and does not require cooking. It can please your siblings beyond your imagination and showcase their loving and caring side.
Ingredients needed
- Butter
- Desiccated coconut powder
- Condensed milk
- Cardamom powder
- Finely chopped nuts
Method
- In a pan, melt the butter add the desiccated coconut powder, and sauté it on a low flame for about 1 minute
- Now, turn the heat to medium flame, add the condensed milk and keep stirring the mixture till it starts to leave the sides of the pan
- Add the cardamom powder and the chopped nuts and mix everything well
- Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cook down until it comes to room temperature and is easy to touch
- Scoop the mixture with a spoon and roll them into small bite-sized balls
- Once the laddus are ready, roll them into the remaining desiccated coconut until they are covered with coconut on all sides, and enjoy
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Wheat Malpua
Speaking of the best sweets for Raksha Bandhan recipes, you cannot overlook this traditional Rajasthani delicacy. Made with wheat flour and other simple ingredients, this dessert would surely be a hit among your siblings and a perfect way to end the heavy lunch or dinner and satiate your cravings for dessert.
Ingredients needed
- Whole wheat flour
- Ghee
- Sugar
- Fennel seeds
- Peppercorns
- Water
Method
- Crush the peppercorns into fine powder and keep it aside.
- Mix ½ cup water and sugar in a deep pan and let it heat for about 3-4 minutes
- In a large pan, heat the ghee over medium flame. Add the fennel seeds, flour, peppercorn powder and about 40 ml of water and prepare a batter
- In a separate pan, heat ghee, add a ladle of the batter and let it cook till it becomes golden brown on both sides
- Let the hot malpua soak in the water and sugar syrup and then serve
Mango Milk Cake
If you want some unique Rakhi sweets ideas, mango milk cake is the perfect choice. It is delectable, and you can’t stop yourself from taking a second and third bite. Also, it requires very few ingredients and can be made within minutes.
Ingredients needed
- Mango pulp
- Milk powder
- Milk
- Desiccated coconut
- Sugar
- Cardamom powder
Method
- In a cooking pan, whisk the mango pulp nicely and heat it with sugar for a few minutes
- You can adjust the sugar levels as per your taste and the sweet levels of the mangoes. You can even skip adding the sugar altogether. Keep the pulp aside
- In a separate pan, mix the milk and milk powder together and heat on medium flame. Keep the mixture stirring continuously until you get a thick mawa-like paste. Take it off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes
- Now, add the mango puree, cardamom powder, and the desiccated coconut in the milk paste and mix them all together well
- And transfer into a square-shaped vessel and press it down
- You can refrigerate it for some time for the mixture to set proper and become firm
- Cut small square pieces and enjoy
While making this amazing Raksha Bandhan sweet recipe, you can use the FB 102 Hand Blender 300W blender offered by Wipro Appliances to blend/whisk the mango pulp and sugar to make a puree. Its 2-in1 hybrid blade helps you get the task done efficiently and effortlessly. It also serve many other tasks like blend, whip, and churn foods to suit your needs.
Final Word
Raksha Bandhan is one of the most amazing Indian festivals. It gives families a chance to get together, celebrate their bonds, and enjoy a feast together. Also, it particularly honours the brother-sister relationship and the sacred thread.
A part of the festival tradition is that the brother buys a gift for their sister as a token of appreciation for their love and gratitude for the sister’s care. So, if you are looking to buy some unique gifts for your beloved sister, you can gift her some premium kitchen appliances from Wipro Appliances.
There are plenty of options, from a multi-cooking to an OTG and a hand blender to a hand-held steamer iron. You can choose one of these appliances to make your sister’s life easy and convenient.