Rakshabandhan Special: Edible rakhi recipe (quick and easy)

Do away with regular sweets on Rakshabandhan with this creative idea!

Written By: Naz Haider | Updated : August 22, 2016 11:37 AM IST

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Here s a sweet chocolaty twist to the Rakshabandhan sweets that will be a hit with children and adults alike. Edible rakhi! Yes, since celebrations nowadays are all about theme and personalisation, why should the glittery, beautiful rakhi be left out? Try out this quick and simple recipe for no-fail amazing edible rachis. What s more? This can be a fun activity to do with your kids too (it s that simple!). Here are perfect Rakhi gifts your sister will love!

Ingredients

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Cooking chocolate of your choice (dark is a healthier) 500 gms

Moulds in various shapes

Sprinkles or finely chopped dry fruits for decoration

Apart from these, you will need cling wrap, cello tape, satin ribbons or other strings and a pair of scissors.

Steps

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, or in a microwave.
Spread the sprinkles or dry fruits in the moulds.
Pour melted chocolate in the prepared moulds. Tap to release air bubbles.
Pop it in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut the satin ribbon or whatever you are using in a size that can be tied around the wrist.
Once the chocolate is set, take it out and unmould.
Wrap individual pieces in cling film. This makes it easy to transport the rakhi. You can skip this step if you wish.
Using the cello tape, fix the ribbon/ strings to the moulds so that it looks like a rakhi.

Health quotient

Since dark chocolate has numerous health benefits, I would advice to use it for this recipe. It is great for mental health as it helps in keeping you calm and stress free, alleviates cough and is beneficial for heart health. Also, the recipe does not call for any sugar, saving you adding on to your calories, unlike other sweets and desserts. 5 gms of dark chocolate has only 27.3 calories.

Image source: Dr. Mehrunisha Khan

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