Raksha Bandhan is one of those occasions when the whole family comes together, the house feels a little livelier and, naturally, the kitchen becomes the busiest spot. With everyone home and the festivities
in full swing, food becomes a big part of the day. While the elaborate lunch usually gets all the attention, why not start the celebrations with a breakfast that feels just as special? If you’re hosting your family this Rakhi, skip the everyday breakfast and put together a spread everyone can enjoy together.
From classic Indian favourites to indulgent treats, here are seven breakfast dishes that can make your Rakhi morning extra delicious.
Poori Aloo
The kind of breakfast that makes everyone abandon their “I’ll just have something light” plans. Hot, puffed-up pooris with a bowl of masala aloo have that unmistakable festive feel, especially when the family is gathered around the table. Serve them with chilled dahi, pickle and a cup of masala chai, and you have a breakfast that needs very little convincing.
Chole Bhature
Rakhi is hardly the day to count calories at breakfast. A plate of crisp, pillowy bhature with a bowl of spicy chole makes for the sort of indulgent spread that turns breakfast into an occasion. Add onions, green chutney and a little pickle on the side and let everyone dig in while the morning celebrations get underway.
Kachori With Aloo Sabzi
If you want your Rakhi breakfast to feel properly festive, bring out the kachoris. Crisp, flaky kachoris stuffed with a spiced filling pair beautifully with a bowl of tangy aloo sabzi. They can also be made ahead, which means you won’t be stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is enjoying the celebrations.
Paneer Paratha
A Rakhi breakfast calls for something a little more indulgent than your everyday paratha. Go for a generously stuffed paneer paratha, cooked until golden and crisp around the edges. Put out bowls of thick curd, butter and pickle and let everyone make their plate exactly the way they like it.
Matar Kachori
Sweet winter peas may not be in season for Rakhi, but a good matar kachori is worth saving for when you can get the right ingredients. The flaky exterior and spiced filling make it a lovely festive breakfast, especially when served hot with chutney or a light potato curry.
Misal Pav
Want to break away from the usual North Indian breakfast spread? Give your Rakhi table a Maharashtrian twist with misal pav. The fiery sprout-based curry, crunchy farsan and soft pav bring plenty of texture and spice to the table. Keep the toppings separate so everyone can build their bowl just the way they like it.
Pesarattu With Upma
For something a little different, try this Andhra favourite. Pesarattu is a savoury green gram crepe with a crisp edge and earthy flavour, traditionally paired with upma and chutney. It feels special enough for a family breakfast but isn’t the sort of dish that will leave everyone feeling stuffed before lunch.
And because this is Rakhi breakfast, you don’t need to turn the kitchen into a restaurant. Pick one indulgent main, add a couple of sides and put the chai or coffee on. The idea is to have something everyone can linger over before the rest of the day’s celebrations take over.
