Raksha Bandhan 2021: Share festive treats from these Mumbai eateries with your sibling

Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated across India on August 22 this year. On the day, the sister ties a rakhi on her brother`s wrist and he gives her a gift in return. Photo: JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar

In 2021, Raksha Bandhan will involve intimate or remote celebrations as some siblings may still not be able to meet each other, separated by geography and pandemic-induced travel challenges. Falling on August 22 this year, the festival - which celebrates the bond between a brother and sister - calls for sisters to tie a rakhi on their brother's wrist and receive a gift from him in return.

No festival is complete without delicious food, however. While this food is traditionally made at home, the occasion also launches cravings for more indulgently prepared delicacies. Ever since Mumbai relaxed its lockdown rules a few days ago, restaurants are allowed to remain open even on weekends. But for those who are still hesitant to dine outside or those who would like to send treats to siblings living elsewhere in the city, ordering in is a viable option.


City-based restaurant Lucknowee is delivering festive specials such as hara bhara kabab and Lucknowee galouti kabab for the occasion. Photo: Lucknowee

Here is a selection of restaurants that are taking orders for Raksha Bandhan special meals:

Traditional feast
A traditional Indian festival deserves to be celebrated with regional cuisines. Awadhi delicacies on the menu of the restaurant Lucknowee . Order from among starters such as hara bhara kabab and authentic Lucknowee galouti kabab or a main course including dishes like Nawabi biryani, and pair it with juicy rasedar bhuna gosht and Lucknowee khichda. Feed your sweet tooth with a phirni or shahi tukda, and wash it down with a jal jeera or gulabi sharbat. Diners can get a 30 per cent off and free delivery on their order by using the Rakhi30 code.

When: August 21 - August 22
To place order: Visit https://lucknowee.dotpe.in

Royal celebration
Chef Anuradha Joshi Medhora of Charoli has created a special Raksha Bandhan box inspired by the royal kitchens, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Diners can order either of the two boxes to celebrate with their siblings and loved ones. The vegetarian options include kathal ka achar (jackfruit pickle), which is the chef's family recipe, along with choti moong kachori, shahi laccha and more. The maas ka achar, amla murabba and ker ka achar with namkeen like sabudana farsan are a part of the non-vegetarian box. For dessert, savour yuvraj barfi, mawa gujjia and balushahi.

When: August 21
Price: Rs 1,500 plus taxes per box (Vegetarian), Rs 1,800 plus taxes (Non-vegetarian)
To place order: Call 98335 49949

Sunday brunch
There may be more than one reason to celebrate the festival because it happens to fall on a Sunday this time. If you have been missing out on savouring a brunch, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar has put together a special Raksha Bandhan Brunch box which includes dishes such as nachos with smoked pepper tomato salsa and sour cream, ratatouille with barley, Thai style grilled chicken, chili garlic noodles and more. Since a meal is incomplete without a dessert, diners can also relish the red velvet cake, Dutch truffle or a mithai box. All orders will need to be placed at least 24 hours before delivery, which starts at 12 pm.

Price: Rs 2,500 plus taxes per box (Vegetarian), Rs 2,750 plus taxes per box (Non-Vegetarian)
To place order: Visit https://bit.ly/3AvNcb9 , call 022 6882 8656 or WhatsApp on +919136981955

For those who are craving burgers, Boss Burgers is also delivering a delicious Fam Jam combo to celebrate with your siblings. Photo: Boss Burgers

Burger ready
If you and your siblings love burgers, then skip the Indian fare for some mouth-watering burgers from Boss Burgers. Diners can order a classic aloo tikki burger or experiment with the Holy Guacamole! black bean burger or the truffled 3 cheese tenderloin burger. Since celebrating with family is always fun, Boss Burgers also has ‘Binge Watch & Chill' and ‘Fam Jam' combos, which goes beyond just one choice of burger to include more from their menu. Diners can avail of a 30 per cent discount by ordering directly from the app, using the code BB30.

When: August 21 - August 22
To place order: Visit bossburger.dotpe.in/

Vegan specials
If you are vegan, don't feel left out because while you may have figured out your meals, there is always room for more. The Smoothie Republic has curated a special menu for vegans, which includes Caramel Macchiato, Mango Mastani and a Muskmelon smoothie. They also have a delicious Tiramisu and Coffee Brownie smoothie to enjoy before or after your meal. Orders can be placed through Swiggy and Zomato and their Instagram account too.

When: August 22
To place order: https://www.instagram.com/smoothierepublicmumbai/

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