5 delicious 10 min desserts for Rakhi
Rakshabandhan is just around the corner, and a lot of celebrations are due for the day to come. Saying no to sweets on festivals like Rakshabandhan is no less than a crime. To celebrate the bond of brothers and sisters, the festival involves sweets, presents, love, and so much more. Well, for Gen Z sisters who might not be culinary wizards, fret not! We’ve got you covered. We have curated some delightful and easy-to-make 10-minute dessert ideas that you can effortlessly whip up at home, ensuring your celebrations are perfect and sweet just like your bond, even if baking or preparing food is not your forte.
Almond halwa
Almond halwa, also referred to as badam halwa, barely takes 10 minutes to prepare. As we know that halwa can elevate the mood of the occasion; this instant delight will be your sibling’s too.
Ingredients
1 cup almond powder, ½ cup milk, ½ cup sugar, 4 tsp ghee, ¼ tsp cardamom powder, a few saffron strands
Cooking instructions
- For an instant treat at home, add the almond powder, sugar and milk in a pan. Mix it with a spatula. The mixture will be crumbly initially. Keep stirring the mixture and scrape the sides.
Cook until the almond mixture starts to thicken and leave the pan. Add a few saffron strands and soak the saffron in 1 tbsp of warm milk. Add it to the mix along with 2 tsp of ghee and cardamom powder.- Cook for a minute, and once the halwa starts leaving the sides of the pan, serve the badam halwa and enjoy!
Chocolate chip mug brownie
Are you looking for a gooey and delightful chocolate-based dessert option? Then this simple chocolate chip mug brownie has got you covered. Packed with the goodness of chocolate and whole milk, this one got you covered.
Ingredients
3 tbsp all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, ¼ tsp baking soda, 2 tbsp light brown sugar, 1 tbsp sugar, sea salt, 3 tbsp veggie oil, 3 tbsp whole milk, ½ tsp pure vanilla extract, 3 tbsp chocolate chips, ½ tsp pure vanilla extract, 2 peanut butter cups
Cooking instructions
To prepare this mug cake at home, start by stirring flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt at home. Add oil, milk and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
Stir in the chocolate chips and press the peanut butter cups into the centre of the batter. Microwave for about 2 minutes, and with the help of a toothpick, check if it’s cooked properly. Serve and enjoy!
Instant coconut ladoo
Coconut ladoo makes for an indulging treat that is not only prepared easily at home but also requires minimal ingredients. These ladoos will be your favourite too.
Ingredients
2 cups dry coconut, ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk, 2 powdered cardamom pods, pistachios for garnishing
Cooking instructions
- Start by adding condensed milk and desiccated coconut to a pan. Cook the mixture on a low flame for about 4-5 minutes and mix everything well. Once the coconut mixture starts getting slightly thicker, adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- Now, stir the crushed cardamom and turn off the flame. Slightly cool the mixture and prepare round balls. You can prepare about 11-12 ladoos from the mixture. Don’t forget to roll the ladoo with desiccated coconut and garnish with pistachio. Enjoy!
Peda
Peda is a delightful Indian sweet that is typically prepared from milk solids, sugar and flavourings like saffron and cardamom. Although the dish is widely available in Mathura, you can prepare this easily at home by following these easy steps.
Ingredients
½ cup butter, 1.75 cups sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups milk powder, pistachios for garnishing, cardamom powder
Cooking instructions
- To prepare this peda instantly at home, start by melting butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the sweetened condensed milk and milk powder to the melted butter. Mix well. Ensure that you’re microwaving for 3 minutes.
- Now, apply some ghee on palms and prepare flat balls from the mixture. Don’t forget to place a pistachio in the centre. Repeat with the rest of the mixture. Store the peda in the fridge, enjoy!
Banana brownie ice cream sandwich
For all the ice cream sandwich lovers out there, this fudgy and wholesome brownie is layered with banana slices and smashed between chocolate brownie cookies. This gluten-free option is one of the most preferred choices for quick snacking.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups almond meal, ¼ cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp coconut oil, ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, pinch of sea salt, vanilla extract, 1 scoop ice cream, 1 ripe banana
Cooking instructions
- To prepare this sandwich at home, preheat the oven and line the tin with a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add 1 ½ cups almond meal, maple syrup and 1 tbsp coconut oil to a mixing bowl.
- Stir loosely together into a slurry, and in a small pot, combine the chocolate chips and remaining coconut oil. Melt and stir over low heat. Pour it over the almond meal slurry along with a pinch of sea salt and stir everything together.
- Now, make a rough ball from the cookie dough and place it in the tin. Top it with another parchment paper and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt. Once done, use a round cookie cutter and spread the circle cookies on the baking sheet. Take each piece and top it with banana slices along with a scoop of ice cream, and close it with another round sandwich. Enjoy!
