Tuesday, March 7, 2023

21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi Sweets and Snacks

 

Holi is a festival of colors. It's an official welcome to spring in India. Here are some of the best Holi recipes which you should try this year.


21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and Snacks


Holi is a festival of colors and is been celebrated in the Indian subcontinent for centuries. It's one of the most popular Hindu festival. It marks the beginning of spring season. It usually falls during the month of February and March. This festival celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm, joy and happiness.

It is the two day festival. The first day starts with "holika dahan" where people gather, perform religious rituals in the front of bonfire and pray that all their internal evils be destroyed the way holika was killed in the fire. This ritual symbolizes the good over evil. The second day "dhulandi" starts by applying gulal on each other, dancing, singing, throwing water ballons, and cooking many types of delicious food.

Holi is incomplete without making these traditional delicacies like Gujiya, Thandai, Dahi Vada, Malpua, laddoo, Mangore etc. I have listed 21 Holi sweets, drinks and snacks. I hope you all enjoy it.


21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks


1. Gujiya

Whenever we think about Holi the first delicacy that comes in our mind is Gujiya. Gujiya is an Indian sweet dumpling made with suji, maida or wheat flour and stuffed with khoya. You can prepare them in advance and store in an airtight containers.


Gujiya | Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and Snacks



2. Rasmalai 

Rasmalai is a classic rich dessert, consists of the delicate flattened cheese balls cooked in a sugar syrup and flavored in a flavored thickened milk (rabri). It is made for special occasions like Diwali and Holi.

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Rasmalai - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks



3. Shahi Tukda

Shahi Tukda is a rich and creamy Indian dessert, where fried bread pieces are dipped in cardamom flavored milk syrup, layered and finished off with some crushed almonds, cashews and pistachios. One of the easiest dessert you can make this Holi.

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Shahi Tukda - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks


4. Paneer Tikka

Paneer Tikka is an authentic Indian dish made from chunks of paneer and vegetables marinated in yogurt and spices, skewered and grilled to perfection! It's a perfect starter for any barbecue or Holi party!

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Paneer Tikka - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks


5. Thandai

Thandai is a flavored Indian beverage with a mixture of nuts, mint, spices, saffron, milk and sugar. Welcome your guests with this staple refreshing drink. This is one of the most popular drink prepared on Holi.


Thandai | 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and Snacks




This hearty and wholesome one pot meal dish is loaded with garden fresh veggies, vinegar, dark soy sauce and assorted spices. It's a Chinese dish of cooked rice, mixed with vegetables, sauces and spices that has been stir fried in a frying pan. This will be the another amazing addition to the list of holi recipes.


Vegetable Fried Rice - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks


7. Til Gun Ladoo

Til Gun Ladoo is a traditional sweet made during lot Holi and any other festivals. This sweet is made with two ingredients with sesame seeds and jaggery.

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Til Gun Ladoo - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks


8. Vegetable Hakka Noodles 

Hakka Noodles is an easy Indian-Chinese recipe which combines the goodness of colorful veggies and sizzling sauces! It's basically a fusion between Indian flavors and Chinese Noodles. If you don't have much time, make these simple Noodles this Holi.


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Hakka Noodles - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks



9. Moong Dal Halwa

Moong Dal Halwa is an India Mithai made with Moong lentils, Khoya, Milk, Ghee, Sugar, Cardamom and Dry Fruits. It's a delicious North Indian dessert sweet but is relished on every occasion. Do try this out.

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Moong Dal Halwa - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks

10. Medu Vada - The Indian Savory Doughnut 

Medu vadas are one of the most famous breakfast item across South India. They are made by split black lentils (urad dal) batter and deep-fried in a doughnut shape savory fritters. They are crunchy and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's a perfect Holi recipe. 

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Medu Vada - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks


11. Dahi Vada

These deep fried lentil balls are made from urad dal batter and bathed in thicked beaten yogurt with a drizzle of mint and tamarind chutney. The soft delicious savory taste of Dahi vada qualifies to make it a great holi snack item.

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Dahi Vada - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks


12. Moong Bean Fritters or Mangore

These fritters are made from moong dhuli dal (skinned and split green gram beans). These crunchy and delicious fritters are great for any festive morning.

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Mangore - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks



13. Mint Coriander Chutney

When you are making so many delicious snacks like Mangore, Dahi Vada, Dosa, Paneer tikka, Medu Vada, Tikki, Aloo Chaat, Samosa, Kachori etc you need Dip / Chutney to go with. Mint Coriander Chutney is a tangy and exciting combination of mint, coriander, raw mango along with a kick of green chilli.

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Mint Coriander Chutney - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks

14. Kheer

Kheer is prepared with the goodness of rice, milk, sugar, and garnished with crushed cardamom, dry fruits and nuts, like pistachios, cashews and raisins. Try out this super easy Kheer recipe and celebrate the festival of colors enjoying it's scrumptious taste.

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Kheer - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks




15. Carrot Halwa

Carrot Halwa is made with carrots, cream, khoya, sugar, ghee and lots of nuts. It's a delicious North Indian dessert sweet but is relished on every occasion.

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Carrot Halwa - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks




16. Mawa Kulfi

We have got one more recipe for this Holi season, Kulfi. This will be the highlight of your Holi party. It's a very simple recipe. It is made with milk, sugar and khoya. You can also add dry fruits, cardamom powder in the kulfi which is totally optional.

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Mawa Kulfi - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks



17. Warm Fudge Brownie

Hot sizzling brownie with vanilla ice cream topped with some chocolate sauce. It is super refreshing, has a crisp aroma and is among the world's most tempting treats. It is made with dark chocolate, butter, milk, flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, salt, vanilla essence and walnuts. Add this dessert on your holi party list.

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Warm Fudge Brownie - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks




18. Chickpeas Curry or Chole Bhature

Chickpeas is a flavorful, tangy, north indian curry. It's comforting, warm, nutritious and can be eaten at anytime of the day. Layered with heat, tang and depth of flavor, chickpea curry taste best with bhatura, naan and rice. It's a perfect Holi meal.


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Chole/Chickpea Curry - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks



19. Dry Fruit Custard

Dry fruit custard is made with milk, sugar, dry fruits and custard powder. It's a sweet dessert which you can enjoy at the end of holi dinner party.

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Dry fruit custard - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks



20. Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani is the most popular dish originated from Punjab region. It's the combination of black lentils and red kidney beans. It's an exotic cuisine and a perfect meal for Holi.

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Dal Makhani - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks



21. Rava Masala Dosa

Ravi Masala Dosa is a thin crispy dosa with semolina, rice flour, all purpose flour, whisk curd and other ingredients, It's an instant dosa recipe which does not require fermentation. It's a perfect Holi meal.

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Ravi Masala Dosa - 21 Amazing Holi Recipes | Holi sweets and snacks



These are some 21 amazing Holi recipes. let me know in the comment section which one is your favorite. 

May the colors of Holi make your life as colorful and happy as they are. Wish you and your family a very happy Holi.



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