Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan is almost here ie 10th of Aug 2014 to celebrate the wonderful bond between siblings, and if you are celebrating it must be already making plans for the wonderful day and it's falls on Sunday this year making it more convenient. What better than to please your brother or even sister with home made food for Rakhi, I like to cook everything that my brother likes rather than going outside, even if it's simple dishes it makes the spread much more special.

I have already posted list of sweets and desserts which you can prepare to celebrate Rakhi, few of the sweets you can prepare a day or two in advance too and here I am posting recipes to plan your special lunch or dinner too, pick the recipes which you think your sibling will like or something new that you haven't tried before. Hope these recipes helps you to plan your menu well. And wishing you very Happy Rakhi this year :)

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Things to consider while you decide your menu

Items from each category depends on also how many people you are hosting.
Choose recipes which is known and liked by most. I have listed most of the popular recipes.
For traditional sweets and snacks you can prepare a day or two in advance too.

**I have not listed Non-Veg recipes you can check non-veg recipes here.

Check list of sweets for Rakhi.

Sweets & Desserts Recipes (Mithai/Kheer/Halwa)

Select one to 2 mithai (Sweet), one kheer/payasam or dessert and halwa is optional.

Mithai

Halwa

Kheer/Payasam

Desserts

Beverages Recipes

Sweet Lassi
Mango Lassi - You can use canned mango pulp.
Strawberry Lassi
Salted Cucumber Lassi
Banana Milkshake
Fruits Nuts Milkshake
Cookie Milkshake
Mango Milkshake
Vegan Figs Milkshake
Vegan Mango Milkshake
Ganga Jamuna Juice
Watermelon Juice
Jaljeera Pani
Cucumber Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade
Mango Iced Tea - You can use canned mango pulp.

Appetizer and Snacks Recipes

Select one or two

Chaat | Indo-Chinese Recipes

Tikki (Cutlet)

Pakoda | Vada (Bada)

Soup & Salads Recipes

Select One Soup, One Salad (optional)

Accompaniment Recipes (Raita, Chutney)

Select One Raita, One or two Chutney (green and sweet are good option)

Main Course Recipes (Paratha and Rice)

Select paratha/poori, one or two rice variety

Side Dish Recipes (Sabzi, Dal)

Select one dry and gravy curry (sabzi) and one dal (optional)

Dry | Semi Dry Curry (Sabzi)

Gravy | Curry (Sabzi)

Dal

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