Sweeten Rakhi Celebration with 5 Dry Fruit Sweets for Raksha Bandhan!

Bring a dash to your Raksha Bandhan festival with Rakhi sweets made with dry fruits and nuts! Read this blog to explore Raksha Bandhan sweets! #SehatKePakkeDhaage

Raksha Bandhan is a sweet affair (thanks to all the irresistible treats), but no one can deny that this festival has the downside of excessive calories and sugar! How about making it a healthy and nutritious celebration? We’re talking about making Raksha Bandhan sweets with Nutraj dry fruits and nuts! These recipes feature complete step-by-step instructions to get every family member hooked. In this blog, you’ll find five easy dry fruit sweets for rakhi that will satisfy their sweet tooth and contribute to their overall health and well-being. Also, get Raksha Bandhan Gift Hampers for Brother from Nutraj. 

Sweets for Raksha Bandhan

1. Dry Fruit Burfi

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup dried figs
• 1 cup dates
• ⅓ cup chopped pistachios
• ¼ cup chopped almonds
• ¼ cup chopped cashews
• 3 tsp ghee
• ½ tsp cardamom powder

Method

• Roast the nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until they smell good. Set them aside.
• Soak the figs in hot water for 10 minutes. Then, drain them well and blend them in a food processor or blender until you get a smooth paste. Set the paste aside for later use.
• Remove the seeds from the dates, blend them into a coarse paste, chop them roughly, then set them aside.
• Heat ghee in a pan and add the fig paste. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Then add the dates and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add the roasted nuts and cardamom powder and mix well. Cook for one minute, then remove from heat.
• Spread the contents onto a greased tray or pan. Grease the bottom of a steel bowl or glass, and press the mixture evenly.
• After cooling and refrigerating the mixture for 20-30 minutes, get creative and shape it as you like.

2. Dry Fruit and Nut Laddoos

Ingredients

• Dates: 1 cup (pitted and chopped)
• Figs: 1/2 cup (chopped)
• Almonds: 1/2 cup
• Cashews: 1/2 cup
• Walnuts: 1/4 cup
• Pistachios: 1/4 cup
• Raisins: 1/4 cup
• Desiccated Coconut: 1/2 cup
• Poppy Seeds (Khus Khus): 2 tablespoons
• Cardamom Powder: 1 teaspoon
• Ghee (Clarified Butter): 1-2 tablespoons

Method

• On a medium flame, roast almonds and cashews until they turn golden brown.
• Add the pistachios to the same pan and toast them for another 3 to 4 minutes.
• Once the nuts have turned golden, turn off the stove and place the dates, apricots, and figs in a hot pan.
• Flip them over to cook the other side when they become slightly hot.
• Cool down the nuts and dried fruits, then toast them in a pan until they become somewhat aromatic.
• First, blend the apricots, figs, and dates into a coarse mixture. Then, add the nuts and blend everything.
• Make a fine powder of all the dried fruits and nuts.
• Mix the powder thoroughly. Divide the powder into 10-12 balls and gently shape them into balls.

3. Choco Dry Fruits Roll

Ingredients

• Marie Biscuits: 200 grams (or any plain tea biscuits)
• Cocoa Powder: 3 tablespoons
• Powdered Sugar: 3 tablespoons
• Butter: 3 tablespoons (melted)
• Milk: 4-5 tablespoons
• Mixed Dry Fruits: 1 cup (chopped) – use almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, raisins, and dates
• Desiccated Coconut: 2 tablespoons
• Condensed Milk: 1/2 cup
• Cardamom Powder: 1/2 teaspoon

Method

• Grind the Marie biscuits into a fine powder using a food processor or blender.
• Combine the biscuit powder, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the melted butter and mix well. Gradually add milk, one tablespoon at a time at a time, until the mixture forms a smooth dough.
• Cover the dough with plastic wrap and rest for 10-15 minutes.
• Finely chop the mixed dry fruits and dates.
• In a bowl, mix the chopped dried fruits, desiccated coconut, condensed milk, and cardamom powder.
• Lay plastic wrap or parchment paper on a flat surface. Place the chocolate dough on it and cover it with another piece of wrap or paper. Roll the dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangular shape. 
• Remove the top sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Evenly spread the dry fruit filling over the rolled-out chocolate dough.
• Start by lifting one end of the plastic wrap or parchment paper and tightly rolling the dough into a log, encasing the filling. Use the wrap to shape and tighten the roll.
• Wrap the roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours or until firm.
• Once the roll is firm, unwrap and slice it into 1/2-inch thick pieces.

4. Eggless Plum Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup mixed dry fruits (chopped almonds, cashews, raisins, walnuts, etc.)
• 1/2 cup mixed chopped candied fruits (green and red cherries.)
• 1 cup orange juice
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1/2 cup yogurt (curd)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Method

• For best results, soak dried fruits and nuts in orange juice for 1-2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch round or square cake tin with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and a pinch of salt.
• In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, melted butter, yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients gradually. Mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
• Drain excess orange juice from soaked fruits and nuts, then fold into the batter with the candied fruits.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin, spread it evenly, and gently tap the tin on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Almonds and Figs Barfi

Instructions

• 1 cup dried figs (about 200 grams)
• 1 cup almonds (about 150 grams)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• A pinch of saffron strands
• 1 tablespoon ghee (for greasing)
• 2 tablespoons chopped almonds and pistachios (for garnish)

Method

• Soak dried figs in warm water for 30 minutes, then blend into a smooth paste.
• Roast chopped almonds over medium heat until they turn golden brown, then set aside.
• In a separate pan, cook the fig paste over low heat, stirring continuously to prevent sticking or burning.
• Once the fig paste thickens, add powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and a pinch of saffron. Mix well.
• Add the roasted almonds to the fig mixture and mix them in thoroughly.
• Grease a plate or tray with ghee and spread the mixture evenly with a spatula.
• Allow the mixture to cool completely at room temperature before proceeding to the next step.
• Once cooled, cut the mixture into desired shapes using a sharp knife. For an elegant touch, garnish the Fig Almond Barfi with chopped almonds and pistachios.

Conclusion

With so many delicious sweets for Raksha Bandhan listed above, you might have already started counting the days left before the festival! These recipes are perfect for anyone who wants to add a healthy twist to their upcoming celebrations while keeping the fun and taste buds high.

There is something for everyone, from the Rakhi sweets that lingers with everyone. So, why not delight your family with these amazing recipes and let them savor the best? Moreover, if you are looking for the best place to purchase high-quality dried fruits and nuts for preparing Raksha Bandhan sweets? You can buy top-notch dry fruits and nuts from us. We are a leading brand of nuts and dry fruits in India, renowned for our 100% natural, non-GMO, preservative-free, and additive-free products. Shop today!