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Raksha Bandhan/ Rakhi !

July 31st 2012

Raksha Bandhan is a Hindi word which means the bond of protection. This festival is also known as the Rakhi festival. On this auspicious day sisters tie a sacred thread on their brothers wrist and brothers vow to protect their sisters. This festival is celebrated all over India. As per Indian luner calender the festival is celebrated on Poornima of Saavan month. This year Raksha Bandhan is on Aug 2nd.

Sweets are an integral part of any festival. For this special occasion we usually make delicacies as per family's traditions and tastes. I remember when we were all kids, my buaji (father's sister) used to bring Rosogulla for us. My brother loves Rasmalai. My mom used to make her special Dahi Vade for Mamajis ( mom's brother/ maternal uncle). My son loves typical desi mithai (sweets) like Balushahi, Shahi Toasts, Jalebi etc...Along with sweets we can also make snacks, a full meal or whatever the brothers and sisters like...

Here are some new delicacies for Raksha Bandhan..

Happy Raksha Bandhan !!!

Shuchi

Idly

Idly (Steamed rice and lentils dumplings)–Idlis are steam cooked savory cakes of fermented batter of rice and lentils. This is a healthy and filling meal. Usually in South India Idlis are served with Sambhar and chutneys for breakfast. This is a very delicious preparation and very popular throughout India. Try out this healthy dish...
Sandesh

Sandesh–Sandesh is a very popular Indian dessert. This chenna based sweet is a Bengal specialty known all over India. I have never been to Bengal but grew up with seeing so many varieties of Bengali sweets in Kanpur like, Rosogulla, Rasmalai, Raj bhog, chena sandwich, variety of Sandesh , etc... This is a very simple and basic recipe of Sandesh. One can add different flavors and also give different shapes to Sandesh...

Our Family's favorite desserts for Rakhi festival

rasmalai gulabjamun balushahi

      Rasmalai              Gulab Jamun            Balushahi

Some Other Delicious Dessert Recipes

some photos for party planning and party organization/ bulk cooking!