Raksha Bandhan 2019 Recipes: From Kaju Katli Lotus to Chocolate Laddoos, This Rakhi Make Irresistible Sweets and Dessert at Home

Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Aug 15 this year in India. This colourful Indian festival is dedicated essentially to brothers and sisters and the strong bond between them. However, this time August 15 will bring double celebration, because, on this day, the country celebrates Independence day and 2019 will the 73rd anniversary of it. Raksha Bandhan is as the name suggests, is about tying a holy string that says "I will protect you" by sisters on their brothers' wrists. As per Hindu mythology, this day is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima). The day is also celebrated with yummy and delicious food items that the whole family enjoys and obviously, no celebration in India is complete without sweets and desserts to make the moment a memorable one. Did you check out the Raksha Bandhan 2018 Recipe Tutorials- 5 Easy Traditional Sweet Dishes to Prepare for Your Brother this Rakhi?

Let us explore some of the sweet dishes that you can include in your Rakshabandhan Day celebration.

Coconut-Mawa Stuffed Chocolate

Wish your brother and sister, a happy Raksha Bandhan with this deliciously rich chocolate balls. Ditch the regular motichoor ke laddu this year and try this nutty chocolate!

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Easy Burfi Recipes

If you don't like sugar syrup in your sweets or anything of the runny consistency, give barfis a shot. There is nothing yummier as the classic milk burfi, and in the video below you'll learn how to make 4 types of barfis.

Easy Burfi Recipes [Watch Video]:

5-Minute No-Cooking Sweets

If you are extremely lazy like us, here's a sweet recipe that you can make in under 5 minutes and involves no cooking at all. Also, it looks super pretty, so go ahead and make it easily at home, this Raksha Bandhan.

5-Minute No-Cooking Sweets [Watch Video]:

Kaju Katli Lotus

Kaju katli is probably everyone's favourite Indian sweet. Plus, this recipe will teach you how to make Kaju barfi in the shape of a lotus. Isn't it great?

Kaju Katli Lotus [Watch Video]:

In some places in India, Rakhi or the holy string that promises protection is also tied to sisters-in-law and whoever you love. So no matter who you tie rakhi to, make sure you eat lots of delicious sweets and savouries to enjoy the day.

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