Still thinking of the perfect gift for your sibling this Raksha Bandhan? Don’t stress, your gesture counts more than the present.
Prepare a special spread or a specific dish to impress your loved ones. The recipes have been curated by Fox in the Field Bangalore, a microbrewery, in Forum Shantiniketan – Whitefield.
DALAT SPICED CHICKEN SATAY
Ingredients:
Chicken supreme – 200 gms
Coriander – 30 gms
Basil – 30 gms
Parsley – 15 gms
Olive oil – 10 ml
Green chilli – 10 gms
Peri–peri powder – 3 gms
Sweet chilli sauce – 15 ml
Lemon: 10 ml
Sugar: 5 gms
Salt: 3 gms
Pepper: 3 gms
Aromatic powder: 2 gms
Garnish: 15 gms
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Dalat Spiced Chicken Satay
Method:
– In a jar, mix coriander, basil, green chilli and parsley with ice cubes in it. Ice cube is used so the colour does not vary
– Blend it till it forms a paste – sauce
– In a bowl, marinate the chicken with olive oil, peri-peri powder, sweet chilli sauce, salt, sugar, pepper and aromatic powder and keep it aside for 10–15 minutes
– Take a sate stick and put the marinated chicken on the stick
– In a pan, add some oil and grill the chicken on low flame and cover the pan with a lid
– Serve the chicken with the spice sauce on the side
MUSHROOM NAAN POP
Ingredients: Maida – 120 gms
Mushroom – 120 gms
Green pea – 5 gms
Cheese (Parmesan) – 5
Garam Masala: 2 ml
Butter: 5 gms
Onion: 10
Cheese Sprinkle: 3 gms
Coriander: 5 ml
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Method:
For the dough: – Mix the maida, water, salt and sugar to form a pliable dough
– Rest the dough for 20 minutes
– Roll the dough out into this chapatti shapes
For the mixture: – Mix the chopped mushrooms, mashed green peas and coriander
– Heat oil in a pan. Add the chopped onions
– Add the mushrooms and green peas mixture
– Cook for 20 minutes, till the moisture evaporates
– Add salt and garam masala
– Take off the range and mix in the cheese
– Cool the mixture
Final steps: – Place 10 gms of the mixture on the dough
– Round the edges to form a ball shape and gently join up the sides
– Grease a baking tray and bake these at 140 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes, basting with butter twice
– Serve hot with a dip of your choice
This Raksha Bandhan, Pamper Your Sibling With These Thoughtful Gifts
Celebrating The Unmatchable Bond
Raksha Bandhan, the day to celebrate the special bond and love between siblings is almost here. From being best friends to advisors, siblings provide an unmatchable comfort. Be it sneaking snacks late at night to covering for us in front of parents when we are in trouble, siblings are our go-to people. From bickering to always having each other’s back, this is one relationship that’s so hard to explain but also the kind that is unbreakable, despite distance or time difference.
So in order to celebrate that affectionate bond on Raksha Bandhan 2022, we bring you some gifting options to choose from that will definitely make your sibling feel pampered.
For The One Who Always Looks Flawless
For your sibling who loves cosmetics, you can give Anastasia Beverly Hills or Colorbar a go. Products such as Primrose Palette, Defined and Volumized Brow Kit or the Limited Edition Satin Lipsticks by Anastasia Beverly Hills will make your sister glam ready and also feel luxe.
If you are something on a budget without compromising on quality, then try Colorbar’s Sinful Matte Lipcolor, or Active Swimproof Mascara or the Bewitching Eyeshadow Palette. These products will provide a clean finish, making your sister look and feel fabulous without burning a hole in your pocket.
Skincare For The Self-Lover
Self-care is the truest form of love. So this Raksha Bandhan, why not give your sibling something that they can use everyday and add to their routine. Latey, people have become more attentive about what goes on their skin and have started adding skincare to their everyday routine. Nobody ever goes wrong with Aloe Vera! Organic Harvest’s Organic Aloe Vera Gel, which is gender neutral and ideal for varying skin types, is a one-stop solution to skin issues, makes for an ideal gift this Raksha Bandhan.
And more sisters who are also moms or are soon going to be moms-to-be, you can try The Moms Co’s thoughtful skincare essentials such as the C-T-M daily skincare essential box. This go-to box contains Olive oil-based cleansers in Natural Vita Rich Face Wash gently cleans the skin without stripping it of moisture or causing irritation. Vitamin C, 5 plant AHA’s and Witch Hazel in the alcohol-free Natural Daily Face Toner gently exfoliates the skin, tightens pores and hydrates the skin. Moreover, Hyaluronic Acid and Chia Seed oil in Natural Vita Rich Face Cream replenishes moisture.
Raise A Toast … Together!
Raksha Bandhan is a day for all the siblings, irrespective of their genders. And a party of two or more, is still a party so why not cheers to that? Kick in the celebration by having a cosy sit-downer at your home with your siblings and raise a toast to the unbreakable bond.
Try Gin Cherry Sour by Jimmy’s Cocktails or fun spirits such as Chivas 12, Monkey47 or Beefeater London Dry Gin by Pernod Ricard India. These drinks will help the evening flow smoothly.
Ideal Tea Set For The Tea Spilling Sessions!
For the tea lover, there are many exciting and luxe limited edition sets from VAHDAM that make for a perfect gift hamper this Raksha Bandhan 2022. The assorted tea bag gift set and VAHDAM India X Phy Gift Set are two great options to pick. First one contains an assortment of VAHDAM’s best-selling green, herbal,chai, and black teas (30 tea bags) with a special handmade rakhi by Craftizen to celebrate the bond of sibling love.
While the second set contains original Masala Chai in a regal tin caddy with a special handmade rakhi by Craftizen and fragrant, long-lasting PHY perfume to amp up the festivities.
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