Top 5 Raksha Bandhan Dishes: Feast and Celebrate

Raksha Bandhan, the Indian festival celebrating the bond between siblings, is marked by colourful rakhis, heartfelt exchanges, movie nights and, of course, delectable dishes. Every festive occasion in India is incomplete without an array of mouth-watering delicacies, and Raksha Bandhan is no exception. Here's a list of the top five dishes that will add flavour to your celebrations and delight the taste buds of your loved ones.

Gulab Jamun: A Classic Sweet Delight

Ingredients: Milk powder, ghee, baking soda, lemon juice, sugar, cardamom, and rose water.

Method:

• Create a soft dough using milk powder, a bit of baking soda, ghee, and water.
• Roll them into small balls and deep fry till golden brown.
• Prepare sugar syrup flavoured with cardamom and a hint of rose water.
• Soak the fried balls in the syrup until they absorb the sweetness. Serve warm or cold.

Rajma Chawal: Comfort Food at Its Best

Ingredients: Red kidney beans, rice, tomatoes, onions, ginger-garlic paste, cumin seeds, and a medley of spices.

Method:

• Soak the kidney beans overnight and then pressure cooks until soft.
• Prepare a spicy gravy using onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, and spices.
• Mix the cooked beans in the gravy and simmer.
• Serve this hearty bean preparation with hot steamed rice.

Jalebi: The Spiraled Sweetness