The festival of Holi is widely popular for vibrant colors and endless moments of joy. Moreover, hosting a Holi party at your place is another way of celebrating the festival of colors with your loved ones. But a Holi get-together will be incomplete (and highly inappropriate) without some of the trademark Holi delicacies. We give you six inviting preparations which promise to guarantee a wholesome Holi experience for you, your family, and your friends!
Gujiya
One simply cannot imagine a Holi celebration without Gujiyas. These sweet dumplings are prepared using flour, khoya, and dry fruits. You can roast the dry fruits using ghee to make your Gujiyas completely irresistible. Nom Nom!
Kesar Phirni
Kesar Phirni is a mouth-watering creamy dessert made using rice, milk, cream, dry fruits, kesar (saffron), and sugar. Kesar Phirnis are a common sight during Holi with every household having a secret ingredient to their preparation.
Shakkar Paare and Namak Paare
Holi is not just about colour powders and water guns. Holi is also about getting the frequent munchies. Shakkar Paare (sweet) and Namak Paare (salty) are easy to make Holi snacks which disappear from the table in the blink of an eye. Moreover, they have a good shelf life so you can always make some more.
Bhaangover
If Holi begins with Gujiya, then it surely ends with all sorts of Bhaang preparations. There are several Bhaang base delicacies which you can make during Holi. Bhaang Pakodas pack a truly intoxicating touch whereas the famous Bhaang Thandaayi is one refreshing beverage. In addition to all this, Bhaang Barfi, Bhaang Ice Cream, and other ‘Bhaangover’ items are a part of Holi.
Badam Kulfi
Holi signals the on onset of summer and summers call for some lip-smacking cold desserts. Badam Kulfi is one such preparation which is both delectable and energizing. It is made using milk, sugar, roasted almonds, and cardamom powder. While some people prefer to add Kesar (saffron) to the Kulfi, others sprinkle pistachios and other dry fruits also.
Malpua
Last but surely not the least, the sugar dripping malpua must make it to the table. Malpua and Gujiya usually have an ego war going on as people struggle to choose between the two. Both are delicious and both reverberate the essence of Holi. Malpuas are a not-so-complex preparation of flour, suji, sugar, ghee, and milk.
As a real foodie, it is your duty to try all these delicacies on Holi this year. If you do plan to ‘juice out’ every bit of joy and all that is good from the festival of Holi, be sure to treat yourself to these six toothsome preparations. And if your dietitian (or wife) has a thing or two to say to you about your Holi food fiesta, simply respond by saying: Bura Na Maano, Holi Hai!
