Bhai Dooj 2025: 5 Delicious Recipes You Should Try This Festive Season

Bhai Dooj is also known as Bhau Beej or Bhaiya Dooj, a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and bond between brothers and sisters. In 2025, Bhai Dooj will be observed on Thursday, 23 October, and is the fifth day of the five-day-long festivities

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The festival is celebrated by sisters applying tilak on their brothers’ foreheads, tying a mauli (sacred thread) on their wrists, and exchanging sweets and gifts. Bhai Dooj is a time for siblings to gather and reminisce and enjoy festive treats.

To add some spice to the festival here are five recipes that will add to the sweetness of your Bhai Dooj celebrations:

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Papdi Chaat

A tangy and crispy street food that is served with yogurt, chutneys, and a range of spices. It is a refreshing and tangy appetizer that has it all in one bite.

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Achari Paneer Pulao

A comforting bowl of rice cooked with spicy pickled spices and paneer cubes that is best served hot with a side of mint raita.

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Pindi Chole:

A delectable and spicy chickpea curry that is simmered for hours with a rich onion-tomato gravy, and a blend of spices to give it its irresistible flavors. This is a festive meal that is most likely to be enjoyed with a thali during lunch with your family.

Pav Bhaji:

A popular street food from Mumbai that is made with pav (bread rolls) and a spicy mash of mixed vegetables. This comfort food is always going to be a favorite.

Dahi Kebab:

A soft, creamy and yogurt-based kebab recipe that is a nice snack to serve your guests.