Rakshabandhan often brings lots of unexpected guests. To entertain them, it’s important to have quick snack options ready along with the main feast. With smart planning, you can prepare easy DIY snacks in advance for unexpected arrivals on Rakhi.
This Rakshabandhan 2024, be ready to serve unannounced visitors with these quick, delicious snacks and sweets.
Spicy Mathri
Mathri is a classic Indian tea-time snack that can be prepared in advance. To make it, mix flour, carom seeds, salt and oil. Knead it into a soft dough with water. Roll small balls, flatten them, and poke them with a fork. Deep fry them till golden brown. Store in an airtight container.
Your guests will love munching on these crispy, flavorful mathris with tea. They stay fresh for days making it a perfect snack to always have ready.
Allu ka Paratha Rolls
Mash boiled potatoes with spices like chaat masala, red chili powder, coriander, and salt. Take chapatis or parathas and spread the spicy potato mix on them. Roll them up tightly and cut them into bite sizes.
These tasty, portable rolls stuffed with spiced potato filling will delight guests. Easy to whip up in large batches beforehand.
Baked Namak Para
Toast slices of bread without their corners on both sides. Brush with ghee or butter, sprinkle rock salt, red chili powder, and chaat masala. Cut in rectangles and bake till crunchy.
These addictive namak para are a cinch to make for tea time. Your unexpected visitors will relish the combination of spicy, salty, and crunchy.
Oats Chivda
Dry roast oats with peanuts, sesame seeds, almonds, cashews, raisins, and grated coconut. Add oil, red chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Mix well and store in a jar once cooled.
This fiber-rich chivda makes a healthy, delicious snack. Prepare batches ahead to serve at any time for unexpected guests.
Masala Roasted Chana
Drain and pat dry chickpeas. Toss them with oil, chaat masala, red chili powder, amchur, and salt. Roast in the oven stirring occasionally until crisp.
Spiced roasted chana makes a zesty snack that can be made in advance. Store in airtight containers for longevity.
Ragda Patties
Mash boiled potatoes with spices and stuff inside patties made with suji and veggies. Shallow fry them. Serve by crumbling on top along with tamarind and green chutneys.
These patties can be quickly fried as needed and assembled in minutes. A perfect snack when guests drop by unexpectedly.
Instant Sheera
Roast fine semolina in ghee. Boil milk with sugar and add roasted semolina. Let it thicken, adding nuts and cardamom. Garnish with sliced almonds.
This quick sheera just requires assembling all ingredients and takes minutes. Have the ingredients handy for unexpected guests.
Fruit Custard
Blend chilled milk with vanilla custard powder and sugar. Layer in glasses with fruits like bananas, and mangoes and top with more custard. Garnish with mint.
Fruit custard can be quickly assembled for guests looking for something sweet. Make the custard in advance and slice fruits ahead of time.
Nimbu Pani
Make a concentrated mint and cumin syrup by boiling water with sugar, lemon juice, mint leaves, and cumin powder. Mix with water and ice as needed to serve.
This refreshing drink can be quickly whipped up for hot and thirsty guests. Make the syrup in advance and add water and ice water.
With these quick, easy snacks up your sleeve, you can win over the hearts and appetites of unexpected guests this Rakhi. Your efforts will make them feel welcomed and cared for.
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