Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is a day for feasting and celebration. There are many Rakhi special food recipes and ideas which can be prepared and relished on this day. Here is a collection of Raksha Bandhan special dishes like Laddoos, Rasmalai, Gulab Jamun , Shahi Tukda and Lauki Ki Burfi are an all time favourite..
Raksha means ‘protection‘ and Bandhan means ‘bond‘. Raksha-bandhan is a bond of protection. Rakhi festival is more popular in northern India. Legend says that Indrani, the wife of Indra, started the practice of tying a rakhi. When the gods suffered a terrible defeat at the hands of the demons and Indra lost his kingdom, Indrani, following Vishnu’s advice, prepared a charm as prescribed by the sacred texts and tied the thread around Indra’s wrist. Indra easily defeated the demons by virtue of this thread and won back his kingdom. Tying a rakhi signifies the obligation of the strong to protect the weak. History records many instances of Hindu queens sending rakhis to Muslim kings to seek their help. Despite their differing faiths, the kings invariably provided help and honored the significance of rakshabandhan as a tie of protection.
Browse through these Rakhi special food recipes and ideas and make this Rakhi memorable.
Dal Makhani without onion garlic restaurant style is a super easy rustic recipe. It is unbelievable that restaurant style dal makhani can made at home so easily and does not require too many spices. People always wonder why is Dal Makhani is called Makhani. The reason being in the generous use of butter and cream … Read more
Presenting Halwa aloo poori along with atte ka halwa and dahi bade. This combination is always a hit. Just right for any potluck, puja, small lunch gathering or weekend brunch. The best part is you can fry bhalle , boil potatoes, make urad dal powder a day before and keep them ready. Borosil Stainless Steel … Read more
Presenting a total rustic Rajasthani Thali. Dal Bati Churma is a typical Rajasthani treat. The highlight of a Rajasthani thali is the GHEE (clarified butter). Everything is cooked in ghee, dipped in ghee and served with ghee. So before you start preparing this thali is important to keep lots of ghee ready. Definitely how much … Read more
Chilli Paneer Gravy is an Indo Chinese dish that tastes delicious and is highly popular among local people. Easy to prepare and full of flavor and zing. It is a perfect go to dish when you want to eat something spicy and do not want to chop too much and requires very little time. Ingredients: … Read more
Kala Chana chaat is the healthiest yet yummiest chaat cum salad cum chakhna you can ever come across. It is highly nutritious and full of vitamins. This kala chana chaat is just perfect for evening snacks, in between choti-moti bhukh or even as a complete meal. It can be made mildly spicy to extreme hot … Read more
Here is the very famous Rajasthani aloo pyaz paneer ki sabji recipe. This sabji is super spicy but has this amazing flavor. Because of the extreme hot conditions and lack of water, the dishes from Rajasthan use extensively red chillies and excess of oil. Both these ingredients increase the shelf life of the dishes. Here … Read more
An all time favorite aloo recipe. Jeera aloo is a versatile dish. It goes excellently very well with any kind dal, curry or kadhi. It can be relished on its own too with a simple paratha or poori and pickle. Every Indian home has its own recipe of jeera aloo. But here we are sharing … Read more
Make pizza at home from scratch… base, to sauce everything done at home. It is a lot of work but totally worth the effort. The base tastes amazing and so does the pizza sauce. Making pizza at home can be a fun activity for the whole family. What’s best is that every one can have … Read more
Enjoy making easy Gulab Jamun with milk powder this festive season. Gulab Jamun is one of the most loved dessert in India. These sticky sweet deep fried delicious balls are not for the weight watchers but no one can resist these sinful beautiesThey are loved by one and all. Here is a fast and easy … Read more
Here is no onion garlic palak paneer restaurant style. This satvik or Jain palak paneer recipe is amazingly easy and simple to prepare. It can be prepared in less than 30 mins. Make this palak paneer restaurant style and dazzle your family members, friends and guests with your culinary skils. Lets learn how to make … Read more
Aam ki kheer with rice, an amazing Indian dessert to be relished during summer season when mangoes are in surplus. Infact this dessert tastes better when the mangoes are sweet and aromatic. An off season mango kheer might not taste so delicious. For this Indian mango rice dessert Alphanso or Safeda or Banganapalli mango will … Read more
A super easy kheer recipe for beginners with very few ingredients. This is the right dessert to kick start your culinary journey in Indian cuisine. This kheer recipe needs very few ingredients. Milk, rice, sugar and easily found in any Indian kitchen. Serve chilled this Indian dessert tastes divine. Few Ingredients Kheer: 1 litre Full … Read more
Here we bring Shahi paneer without onion garlic. As the name suggests “Shahi” – so this recipe is full of richness from cashewnuts, melon seeds and cream. Shahi paneer is very commonly found in Indian restuarant menu. But this particular recipe is different as Shahi Paneer recipe here is Jain style that means no onion … Read more
Perfect dish for the occasions like Rakhi and Diwali. Find out how to make shahi paneer korma. Ingredients: 200 gms paneer (grated) 8-10 makhana 35 gms khoya (grated) 2 tblsp cream 3-4 green cardamoms 4-5 drops of kewra essence 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 6-8 cashew nuts (cut into halves) 1 tblsp butter 2 big … Read more
A spicy dal recipe ideal to go with any kind of pulao, chapati or rice preparation. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups moong dal 4 cups water 1 1/2 tsp. salt 3 Tbs. butter or Ghee 1 tsp. cumin seeds 1 tsp. ground turmeric 1/2-inch stick cinnamon 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. … Read more
A mix of rich ingredients like dry fruits, whole spices, sugar and milk are used to make this dish of sweet, saffron rice. Ingredients: 2 cup basmati rice 2 1/2 c water 2 c sugar 1 1/2 c milk 2-3 tb cashews, cut and roasted in ghee 4-5 whole cardomoms 3 cloves 1 pc cinnamon, … Read more
Never heard of it. Kaddu kofta along with kulcha. Here is the recipe. Ingredients: For Kulcha: Maida – 200 gms Luke warm water – 1 cup Yeast – 1 tsp Milk – 1/2 cup Curd -1 tsp Baking Powder – 1 tsp Sugar -1tsp Salt – 1 tsp Ghee – 1 tsp For Filling Kulcha … Read more
Very popular in the northern part of the country. Ingredients: Almond powder – 100 gms Cashew powder – 100 gms Pistachio powder – 100 gms Powdered sugar – 130 gms Sugar – 70 gms Pista colour – a little Sliced almonds & pistachios – 1/4 cup Kesar, elaichi, raspberry red colour, siver varq-for garnishing. How … Read more
Learn how to make curried rice or korma chawal. It is easy and simple to make. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (60 gm) butter 2 onions, sliced thin 1 piece fresh ginger, size of walnut, minced 3 fresh green chilies, seeded and quartered 1 bay leaf 2 cups fresh vegetables in season, diced, or substitute 2 packages … Read more
Impress your loved ones with this Indian seet recipe of malai gulab jamun. Ingredients: 1 Cup full-cream powder milk 4 Teaspoon Suji 4 Teaspoon Cake Flour ( Maida ) 4 Teaspoon Ghee 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder Milk to make dough Ghee for frying. For Sugar Syrup: 2 Cups Sugar 2 Cups Water For The Filling: … Read more
An excellent recipe of masala puri. It can be served with any dal or curry. Ingredients: Wheat flour – 2 cups Salt as per taste Red Chilli Powder – 1/4 tbsp Turmeric – pinch Coriander powder – 1 tbsp Cumin Powder – 1 tbsp Sooji – 1 tbsp Milk – 2 tbsp Curd – 1 … Read more
A delicious pulao made with mint or pudina as main flavour that can go with any kind of curry or raita. Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup fresh green peas 1 big onion 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp. green chilli paste 3 tbsps. ghee salt to taste How … Read more
Mushroom Masala is a dry dish and excellent combination to be served with roti and chapati. Ingredients: 2 medium finely chopped onions 2 medium chopped tomatoes 1/2 lb. diced mushrooms 6 slit green chili peppers 4 cloves 1 small stick cinnamon 1 teaspoon red chili pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder … Read more
Learn how to make baadusha. It is made with maida, yogurt and ghee. Ingredients: Maida – 1 cup Dalda – 1/2 cup Baking soda – 1/4 tbsp Oil Cardamom powder – 1/2 tbsp Ghee – 3 tbsp Yogurt – 1 tbsp Milk – 2 tbsp Sugar – 2 cups How to make baadusha : Sieve … Read more
Good side dish to go with any any dal or curry. Learn how to make mushroom paneer pulao. Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice 1 cup button mushrooms 1 cup paneer cubes 2 finely sliced onions 1 tbsp. tomato pulp 1 tbsp. garam masala powder 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste 5 tbsps. ghee 1 tbsp. finely chopped … Read more
A modern age fusion Indian dessert. Learn how to make badam kaju pista burger. Ingredients: Almond powder – 100 gms Sugar – 60 gms & 25 gms & 20 gms Anjir – 2 pieces Cashew powder – 50 gms Chopped almonds & pistachios – 2 tblsp Chocolate colour, kesar & powdered cardamom – a little … Read more
This is a good snack or finger food. A batter is rubbed on the paneer (cottage pieces) pieces and then deep fried. Ingredients: Cooked rice – 1 cup Besan – 1 cup Paneer – 150-200 gms Khus-khus – 1 tsp Til (sesame)- 1 tsp Spring onion with greens (finely chopped)- one Ginger-garlic paste – 1 … Read more
Another unusual recipe of bread barfi. Try it and enjoy. Ingredients: 2 cups soft breadcrumbs 1 cup milk 1 grated coconut 1 cup sugar 4 table spoons oil pink color as required 2 or 3 drops rose essence 8 to 10 chooped cashewnuts How to make bread barfi : Soak bread crumbs in milk for … Read more
We have planned some special lunch menus for Rakhi. Prepare them and impress your brothers and your family… It is generally a tradition in Hindu homes that after the Rakhi tying ceremony traditional Rakhi lunch is served. To ease out your work, we have planned few special Rakhi lunch menus. We have many menus like … Read more
Unusual dahiwadas made of bread and then deep fried. And served like regular dahiwadas. Ingredients: 8 slices bread 4 cups curd 2 tbsp. raisins 1 tsp. chilli powder 1 tsp. powdered roasted cummin seeds 1/2 cup tamarind pulp, sweetened with sugar Salt and sugar to taste Oil for frying 2 tbsp. coriander leaves How to … Read more
Impress your family by cooking raseeley chawal or rice. It has the flavour of moong dal bari. Learn how to make raseeley chawal. Ingredients: 2 cups rice (cooked) 3/4 tsp cumin seeds 1 green chilli (chopped) 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/4 tsp red chilli powder 2 onions (chopped) 2 tblsp ghee 6 pieces of moong … Read more
Learn how to make chana dal and banana kheer or pudding. Ingredients: 1 cup chana dal (8 ounces) 1 medium size ripe banana saffron to taste cardamon powder to taste sugar to taste 1 can evaporated milk 3 cups milk 2 tablespoons ghee dry coconut flakes for garnish cashew nuts and raisins to taste How … Read more
A very much liked recipe of Chandrakla. It is a very popular dessert dish. Ingredients: Maida (refined flour)- 1 cup Rava (semolina)- 1/4 cup Ghee – 1/4 cup Milk – for making the dough Mava – 50 gms Powdered sugar – 2 tblsp Almonds – pistachios -chashew (sliced)- 1/4 cup Elaichi (powdered cardamom)- 1/2 tsp … Read more
Learn how to make dal ke laddu. Find you it is a snack and not a dessert. Shock your family by making dal ke laddu. Ingredients: 1 cup moong dal (dhuli) 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 3/4 tsp garam masala 2 tblsp mint chutney 2 tblsp tamarind chutney chaat masala salt to taste 1 tblsp … Read more
For those who are calorie conscious falon ki chaat or fruit chaat is an ideal option. Check it out. Ingredients: 1orange, peeled, segemented 1 apple, peeled, cubed 1 pear, peeled, cubed 2 bananas, sliced 1/2 pineapple, cubed 1/2 tsp. rock salt 1 tsp. cumin seeds 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. mint leaves,chopped Salt to … Read more
A drink which is relished by one and all. The moint flavour makes gives it a refreshing touch. Learn how to make jal zeera. Ingredients: 1 cup tamarind 6 cups hot water 8 to 10 mint leaves 2 tablespoons cumin seeds 2 teaspoons black salt 1 teaspoon chilli powder large pinch of garam masala 8-10 … Read more
Mushroom do pyaza uses the onion in double the quantity hence the name “do pyaza”. This mushroom curry is tasty and can be made in a jiffy. Mushroom do pyaza makes a perfect side dish in any north Indian meal. Khumb do pyaza is an ideal option for a low calorie dish without compromising on … Read more
Shahi paneer is a typical NorthIndian dish eaten with roti or naan.Shahi paneer is preparation of paneer pieces in a thick, creamy and spicy gravy prepared in tomato, onion and cashewnuts paste. To give it a little spicy edge green chilis and brown cardamoms are added to it along with garam masala. Because of its … Read more
Pindi chole recipe is one of the easiest Punjabi recipe that can be in a jiffy. Pindi chana masala is a very popular dish from Rawalpindi Pakistan. What’s amazing about this chole recipe is that it is made without onion garlic and tomatoes. Yes you read it correct. And this the best part is they … Read more
Kheer is a very traditional Indian dessert loved by all. Rice Kheer is creamy, rich and a delight for the taste buds. Serving chilled kheer at the end of any dinner or lunch makes the whole experience divine. Cooking chawal ki kheer is easy but requires patience and time. Slow cooking is the key word … Read more
Shahi Tukda – a royal fare. Easiest, quickest amazingly delicious Indian dessert. Whenever you have few days old bread lying around just make this pudding. Kids love it. It is super easy to make and requires very few ingredients. Ingredients: 5 to 6 slices of bread (preferably 1 or 2 days old) Oil / ghee … Read more
Pyaz ke pakore are a quick and easy to make. Pyaz ki pakodi comes to rescue when you want to eat pakoras but with very little effort. Onion pakoras are nothing but thin sliced onions are mixed gram flour batter, spices and then deep fried in oil. Pyaz ke pakore are best served with green … Read more
Besan dhokla is a Gujarati snack. Being steamed besan dhokla is healthy and nutritious. It is a thick fermented gram flour and yogurt batter steamed till it is like a soft fluffy pillow. Cooled, cut into squares tempered with mustard seeds and garnished with fresh coriander and scraped coconut. It is the Pride of Gujarat. … Read more
Here we present matar mushroom ki sukhi sabji. It is delicious and so easy to prepare. Can be made in less than 30 mins. Perfect side dish for dal, raita and tandoori roti. Lets learn how to make matar mushroom dry preparation. Ingredients:1 1/2 cup green Peas (matar) shelled 200 gms Fresh Mushroom1 tsp Jeera … Read more
Presenting famous Rajasthani gatte ki sabji. It is finger licking delicious and lip smacking. This is the dhaba style gatte ki sabji – full of spices, garlic and oil. The gatte are soft. Follow the recipe closely and you will get soft gatte ki sabji. This is the authentic recipe of Rajasthani gatta curry. This … Read more