Raksha Bandhan is more than just a ritual with a thread and gifts. It is about a family sitting together, sharing food, and filling the day with small traditions that feel bigger every year. In Indian homes, the food is what ties the celebration together. At Tandoori Grill in Long beach, NY, the menu has plenty of options that bring that same festive feeling to the table.
When a sister ties the rakhi, the day usually turns toward food almost immediately. Brothers expect a plate of sweets, and everyone else in the family is waiting for a meal to follow. That mix of sweet and savory flavors is part of what makes the celebration complete.
No Rakhi feels right without something sweet. At Tandoori Grill, we have the tastiest kheer, gulab jamun, and ras malai that you can choose according to your mood. When you are feeling indulgent, you can go for the gulab jamun. Those who like lighter desserts, rasmalai is the right option for you. Each of these fits the dessert platter perfectly.
Sweets may open the celebration, but savory food carries the afternoon. Platters of tandoori chicken, seekh kebabs, and chicken tikka give that smoky, spiced flavor that feels right for a family get-together. For vegetarians, paneer tikka and vegetable pakoras are just as festive, and they match perfectly with fresh naan or garlic naan on the side.
During Rakhi, people keep moving in and out of the kitchen and living room. That is why finger foods matter. Samosas, chaat, and rolls work well here. Papri chaat especially feels celebratory, with its mix of crisp wafers, yogurt, and chutneys- messy but worth it. These small bites are the things people return to again and again through the day.
Since Rakhi is usually in the middle of summer, cooling drinks add balance. Mango lassi or salted lassi are refreshing alongside spicy platters. For a lighter option, ginger ale or Coke works too. Kids especially look forward to lassi because it doubles up as both a drink and a treat.
Family meals take effort, and festivals already come with enough planning. Ordering from tandoori Grill means the food side of things is taken care of, while you can focus on the celebration itself. The menu already has both sweets and savory dishes, so it covers what Rakhi really demands- variety on the table and flavors that everyone can enjoy together.
This Raksha Bandhan, let the food match the occasion. Order gulab jamun, rasmalai, and kheer for the sweet touch, and balance them with kebabs, pakoras, or paneer tikka for a savory spread. Call Tandoori Grill or place your order online to set up a Rakhi meal that keeps everyone at the table a little longer.
