Delicious Recipes to Try out for Holi!

The Indian festival of colors Holi is around the corner and other than spending the whole day playing with colors, you will have to have ready some delicious delicacies to be devoured by everyone after a long day of throwing around colors!

What is Holi?

Holi is another big Hindu festival after Diwali, which celebrates the love of the Hindu deities Radha and Krishna. The festival also celebrates the victory of good over evil, making Holi about love, good conquers evil, and spring, which is all about new beginnings!

Delicious Recipes for Holi

Gujiya

A must for every Holi party is Gujiya, which is a fried pastry filled with evaporated milk solids and dry fruit stuffing.

A tray of Gujiyas will definitely put a smile on everyone's face this Holi!

Ragda Chaat

If you don't want to miss out on the fun of Holi, then a quick snack like Ragda Chaat is perfect!

The chaat is made of dried white peas and topped with onions, tomatoes, and spices to make a savoury treat that you can have on the go!

Dahi Vada 

If people want to avoid taking long breaks during Holi just for food, you can also serve the delicious and easy snack Dahi Vada. 

The snack includes soft lentil fritters soaked in yoghurt and topped with sweet and spicy sauces, which give it the perfect sweet-and-sour flavor for this exciting holiday!

Vada Pav

Since Holi is all about having your favorite treats and having treats that don't get in the way of your festivities, the iconic street food Vada Pav is a must for this festival!

Vada Pav includes a spicy potato filling topped with spicy chutney (sauce) and stuffed in mini buns, which make the ideal snack to have on the go!

Pav Bhaji

Another popular street food that is a must for a Holi menu is Pav Bhaji! This street food also includes mini buns, however, they are not stuffed with anything.

Instead, they are eaten with potatoes and vegetables cooked in a tomato base, which makes the most scrumptious treat!

Samosa

Holi is the perfect time to have everyone's beloved samosa! Samosa is a fried triangular-shaped pastry stuffed with a savoury potato filling, which everyone will want to have once they get a break from playing with all the colors! 

Thandai

After a long day of playing with colors, guests are bound to look for a refreshing Thandai, which is a cool drink made of milk, nuts, and spices like green cardamom, saffron, and fennel seeds. 

Pakora

Another classic snack that is important for Holi is Pakora, which is fried fritters made of gram flour, some spices, and veggies!

Gulab Jamun

Holi, like any other festival, is the perfect opportunity to indulge your sweet tooth, so definitely have some Gulab Jamun on your menu!

Gulab Jamun is a popular South Asian sweet made of milk solids, sugar, rose water, and green cardamom. 

Kheer

Holi is made sweet because everyone is playing with colors, but to make it sweeter, you should serve some kheer!

Kheer is a delicious milk dessert, which also includes rice, sugar, and nuts.

If you haven't gotten a clue about what to have for your Holi menu, prepare some of these delicacies for the Festival of Colors!