Some festivals are grandly celebrated. Raksha Bandhan, on the other hand, is celebrated quietly; it is not just about tying a thread on the wrist, but talking and laughing about all those childhood memories, secrets, and the lifelong promises
Why not skip the store-bought sweets and instead make all those at home with the personal touch of love? Shreeji Foods believes food made with love becomes a memory in itself.
Here are three classic recipes made with premium Shreeji dry fruits that you can prepare this Rakhi. Whether it’s a thoughtful gift or part of the festive feast, each dish adds flavour to the moment, and says “I made this for you.”
Anjeer Dry Fruit Barfi
Anjeer Barfi is a timeless treat, a sweet which will make you remember your childhood days when grandma used to make the sweets for you, with the natural sweetness of figs and crunch of roasted almonds.
Ingredients:
- Dried figs by Shreeji, soaked in warm water for 1 hour
- Almonds (roughly chopped)
- Cashews (roughly chopped)
- Pistachios
- Shudh Cow Ghee by Shreeji
- Powdered Cardamom
Method:
- Blend the soaked figs into a coarse paste.
- Roast the nuts lightly in a teaspoon of ghee. Keep aside.
- In the same pan, cook the fig paste on low flame for 4–5 minutes.
- Mix the nuts and cardamom powder.
- Until the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides, keep stirring.
- In an evenly greased tray, spread the mixture, smooth the top, and sprinkle slivered pistachios.
- Cut into the preferred shape once it cools.
Why it’s perfect for Rakhi:
It travels well, has no added sugar, and can be stored for days — a great sweet to send to a sibling living away.
2. Dry Fruit Kheer
A bowl of kheer is a beautifully old-fashioned creamy comfort. It is not flashy, it takes time, slow simmering, and is made with care and love.
Ingredients:
· Full-cream milk
· Shreeji almonds (chopped)
· Shreeji Cashews (chopped)
· Raisins
· Seedless dates (chopped)
· Pistachios (slivered)
· Cardamom powder
Method:
1. Boil milk, and then let it simmer on a low flame.
2. To soften the chopped dates and raisins, add them to the milk before other ingredients.
3. Add other chopped dry fruits after 10 minutes and cook until the milk reduces and slightly thickens.
4. Add powdered cardamom.
5. Turn off the flame after 5 minutes.
6. Garnish with slivered Pistachios while serving.
3. Dark Chocolate with Dry Fruits
Sometimes, all you want is to surprise your siblings with a little surprise. Making rich, luxurious chocolates that too in 15 minutes. Think of them as your handmade gift.
Ingredients:
· Dark compound (chopped)
· Roasted almonds
· Roasted cashews
· Raisins
Method:
1. Melt the dark compound.
2. Add the dry fruits once the chocolate has melted completely.
3. In a tray lined with parchment paper, drop spoonful of the mixture to form clusters.
4. Garnish with edible rose petals
5. The chocolates will be set within 30-40 minutes.
6. You can store the chocolates in an airtight container
Instead of browsing for endless gifting options online, go to your kitchen and let your hands do the talking. The essence of Raksha Bandhan is rooted in the recipes, whether it is Anjeer Barfi, Dry Fruit Kheer, or the Chocolates.
Make your homemade treats with Shreeji dry fruits.
