I thought for this year’s Rakshabandan dinner a Punjabi style Indian meal would be perfect.  I also wanted to try out a new recipe for a cocktail we had in Kenya called the Dawa cocktail.

Rakshabandan Dinner Menu:

Appetizers:
Mini Samosas
Cheese Platter
Dhawa Cocktail

Dinner:
Chole
Mushroom and Pepper Paneer Curry
Saag Sabzi
Daal Makhni
Raita – Meera
Quinoa Pilav – Uma
Paratha

Dessert:
Kheer
Fresh fruit
Chai

Rakhi Ceremony:

Appetizers in the Courtyard:

The Dhawa Cocktail:

Dinner is ready: