By IANSlife

August 30, 2023 (IANSlife) Raksha Bandhan is celebrated to honour the tie between brothers and sisters, and a gift of something sweet accompanies the ritual of tying a Rakhi. This year instead of buying a box of mithai or chocolates, make a homemade treat for your brother to make him feel special. Here are some sweet recipes curated by Swapnadeep Mukherjee, Executive Chef, The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa.

ALMOND ROSE RABRI WITH DASH OF SAFFRON

Ingredients

• Almonds, soaked in water overnight & skin removed ¾ cup
• Evaporated milk - 400 gms ( or whole milk - 1 LTR)
• Sugar3 tbsp or as per taste
• Pistachio, chopped 2 tbsp
• Cardamom powder  1 tsp
• Khoya/dried milk 2 tbsp (optional)
• Dried rose petals for garnishing
• Rose water  2 tbsp
• Saffron strands 7-8
• Milk  1 tbsp

Method

• Heat a pan. Add evaporated milk to it and boil it. If, you are using whole milk, then cook till the milk is reduced to half.
• Reduce the heat.
• Crush saffron strands in 1 tbsp milkand let it cook for 5 minutes over low heat.
• Now add almonds, khoya, and sugar to it.
• Mix well & cook for 3 minutes.
• Add pistachio, cardamom powder, and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and add rose water to it. Mix well and let it cool slightly.
• Garnish with chopped pistachio, and dried rose petals. Serve warm & enjoy!

 

CHEESY BLUEBERRY HALWA

Ingredients:

• semolina (rava/suji)1 cup
• clarified butter (ghee) 3 tbsp
• desiccated coconut   1/2 cup
• milk 2 cups
• fresh mozzarella cheese1/4 cup
• sugar as per taste
• pureed blueberries 1 cup
• cashew nuts, chopped  8
• cardamom powder  1/2 tsp

Method:

• Heat clarified butter (ghee) in a pan. Add semolina to it, and roast on low heat till it turns golden brown.
• Now add desiccated coconut and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add milk, and pureed blueberries. Let it cook for 5 minutes.
• Add crushed mozzarella cheese and mix well. Cook for 4 more minutes.
• Add sugar and cardamom powder. Stir continuously to prevent any lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes or till milk evaporates
• Remove from heat. Garnish with cashew nuts, and desiccated coconut. 
• Serve hot, Enjoy

 

COCONUT LADOO

Ingredients:

• condensed milk 1tin (400g)
• coconut powder, desiccated 4 cups  (350g)
• cardamom powder 1 tsp

Method:

• Take a mixing bowl. Add condensed milk, 300g coconut powder, and cardamom powder to it. Mix well to make a smooth mixture.
• Divide the mixture into 10-12 portions, and make tight balls out of them.
• Now roll each ball in coconut powder.
• Let the balls settle for 15 minutes.
• Instant coconut laddos are ready to be served. Enjoy the flavourful ladoos

 

 

 

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