The bond between a brother and sister cannot be compared with any other bond. And, Bhai Dooj is a festival that is dedicated to the celebration of this special bond. What makes this bond very special and unique from other is their love for each other which is unlike any other.
Often times we see brothers and sisters having silly arguments and teasing each other. Then, there are serious times when they become each other’s pillars of strength and support. Having a brother or a sister is like having an annoying best friend connected by blood.
The bond is so special that India has two important festivals celebrating his bond, Raksha Bandhan and Bhai Dooj. Sisters celebrate Bhai Dooj by praying for their brother’s longevity and well-being and keeping a fast till the puja is over. Bhai Dooj gifts and having brothers over for a scrumptious meal is part of the Bhai Dooj celebrations. Have you decided on what to cook for your dear brother when he pays you a visit? This blog post is just for you! Below we have discussed many vegetarian dishes to make on Bhai Dooj that are easy, and also healthy. Keep reading to know more!
1. Shahi Tukda
Want to make a quick sweet dish for your brother on Bhai Dooj? You must give Shahi Tukda a try! It’s one of the easy dishes to make on Bhai Dooj, and can be prepared within 45 minutes to one hour.
Popular since the Mughal period, this mouth-watering sweet dish has become a favorite many today. To prepare Shahi Tukda, fry some bread slices in ghee, then dip them in sugar water. Let the bread slices cool then drizzle some rabdi on top and garnish some dry fruits and voila! This quick dessert is ready.
2. Dry Chana Masala
Impress your brother on this Bhai Dooj by preparing delicious and lip-smacking dry chana masala. You can have this dish as a snack mixed with some raw onions and lemon juice like a chat or with puri. This dish is very easy to prepare and a must have for all festivals.
3. Mini Pizza
Craving for something cheesy this Bhai Dooj? Why not try making delicious mini pizzas? As these are mini, these are super easy to make. You can make an assortment of mini pizzas with different toppings. You can also give it a twist by added chips or farsaan for crunch.
4. Oreo Milkshake
Besides Indian dishes to make on Bhai Dooj, you can also try making delicious drink for your brother. If you both love Oreos, then this recipe is a must-try for you. It’s a simple but super delicious Oreo milkshake that can be prepared within only a few minutes. The only ingredients you will need are Oreos, vanilla ice cream, milk and sugar.
Take a pack of the cookies and crush them. In a blender add the crushed Oreos, 1 scoop of Vanilla ice cream and half a cup of milk and sugar and blend. Pour the milkshake in a tall glass and garnish with crushed cookies.
5. Stuffed tomato in malai gravy
When looking for veg dishes to make on Bhai Dooj, make this tangy and delicious stuffed tomato in creamy gravy. This delicious dish with thick gravy will go well with puris and chapattis. Your brothers and the other guests will be visiting your home more often after your having this delicious dish prepared by you. You can prepare the stuffing with grated paneer, mashed potatoes and onions, etc.
6. Baked pasta
Pasta is one of the most loved dishes by all across the globe and even in India. From kids to elders and even grandparents, no one can resist the cheesy and tangy flavours of the pasta. If you and your brothers are also pasta lovers, then celebrate Bhai Dooj 2023, by preparing baked pasta. Use your choice of veggies, and pasta noodles to make a mouth-watering basked pasta dish.
7. Sev puri
Are you craving for some chaat like dishes on this Bhai Dooj? Then, you must make sev puri on this occasion. Making this simple yet chatpati dish also takes only a few minutes. All, you need are crispy fried puris, yogurt, sev, imli ki chutney, and dhaniya chutney. You can top it off with chaat masala, and anar and it’s ready to be served. This light snack will go well with delicious iced tea or mocktails.
8. Punjabi soya chaap
Bhai Dooj is an occasion when we cannot eat non veg dishes, but when we gather with our siblings, that’s what we crave for the most. So, instead of having non veg dishes on this day, you can prepare Punjabi soya chaap, one of the best vegetarian dishes to make on Bhai Dooj.
Soya chaap is an excellent vegetarian substitute for those who are bored of having paneer. You can Punjabi soya chaap by coating the chaap with masala and preparing the gravy with tomato and onion base. It’s a comfort food in North India and a dish that no one can say no to.
9. Gulab Jamun
Have you bought Bhai Dooj sweets for your brother? If not, then you can also prepare some sweets for him for this festival. One of the most easy and delicious sweets to make at home is gulab jamun. It is fried donut balls dipped in rose water and sugar syrup and is one of the most loved sweets in India.
You can make this sweet dish from scratch by following any easy recipe online or you can even buy kits which includes the base ingredients.
10. Dahi ke kebab
A delicious treat which everyone will keep asking for more on this Bhai Dooj is dahi ke kebab. It’s super crispy on the outside and soft inside. It’s a lip-smacking dish that is prepared using Greek yogurt, gram flour, coriander leaves, onions and other spices. These are spiced and crunchy patties that taste even better when served with mint chutney.
Bhai Dooj is a much-awaited festivals for brothers and sisters, as this occasion is dedicated to their special bond of love, care and friendship. Bhaubheej or Bhai Tika is a festival, during which sisters also invite their brothers for a hearty meal prepared by her. If you are looking for some simple, delicious and vegetarian dishes for Bhai Dooj, then we hope this page has helped you gather some ideas. For more ideas and information related to Bhai Dooj and other festivals.
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