Kaju Katli is a fudge made from cashews and has a diamond shape; it is one of the favourite treats during festivals and is liked by nearly everyone. It is ideal to serve it after the Rakhi ceremony or to put it into a festive gift box.
Ghewar is a sweet which is disc-shaped and has a honeycomb texture and is soaked in sugar syrup; it is closely associated with the monsoon festivals in North India such as Rakhi.
Kesar peda is a traditional festive sweet which is soft, creamy and has a delicate saffron flavour. Its rich taste and the fact that it comes in small portions make it ideal to serve after the Rakhi ceremony.
It is hardly possible to consider a Rakhi celebration complete without gulab jamuns, which are warm, syrupy and deliciously soft classic sweets ideal for concluding a festive meal on a sweet note.
Besan or Motichoor Ladoo: Traditional golden sweets in the form of balls, made from gram flour, ghee and sugar, and ideal for occasions such as the Rakhi and Bandhan rituals.
Coconut ladoos are easy to make and add a festive kind of sweetness to the meal. They are made up of grated coconut and a creamy base, and can be given a flavour of cardamom, saffron or dried fruits for a more special effect.
End your Rakhi celebrations with a serving of creamy rice kheer. The ingredients—including rice, milk, sugar and cardamom—are slowly cooked together to produce a soothing dessert which belongs comfortably on a festive table. For an extra celebratory touch, add some nuts and a few strands of saffron.