15 Delicacies To Lend a Hue To Your Holi Soiree 

Holi…a riot of colours which celebrates the end of the harsh winters and the onset of the pleasant spring is a festival which also dissolves enmity and brings everyone under the single umbrella of ‘bura na maano Holi hai’!

Each region celebrates this festival of colours in their own way – Holi festivities last for more than a week at Mathura which enjoys 'Lathmaar Holi', where women beat men with sticks and sing songs; while South India worships Kamdev; and West Bengal hosts the ‘Swing Festival’ and  worships Radha-Krishna.

Alike other Indian festivals Holi too comes with its own niche traditional delicacies with each region having their speciality. So while North Indian Holi celebrations are incomplete without Gujiya and Thandai; Maharashtra prepares Puran Poli; and Amaar Shono Baangla is satiated with Elo Jhelo on Holi. 

Foodism has curated a few delicacies which are relished across the entire country to help pep up your Holi bash whether it’s an intimate affair or an elaborate gala –

Almond Malai Kulfi

This rich, creamy concoction made with condensed milk, cream, dry fruits and saffron is a mandate to celebrate the onset of the ice-cream season! 

Apple Kheer

Give your traditional kheer a healthy makeover with apples, red grapes and aromatic cinnamon 

 

 

Chaat

Easy-to-assemble sweet, tangy and spicy chaats like - aloo tikki, papdi, golgappa, tokri or katori, et al will ensure that the chaat counter is the most crowded one! 

Bhaang Ki Pakori

Add an extra punch to your Holi soiree with these ‘high spirited’ treats

 

Dahi Bhalle

This North Indian delicacy - soft dal balls dipped in chilled yogurt preparation and garnished with green and sweet chutney along with spices - can be prepared in advance and refrigerated

 

Check the recipe here at :- https://foodism.xyz/recipes/dahi-vada

Dal Kachori

Stuffed with arhar dal and spices and fried crisp, this is a must-have Holi snack 

 

Check the recipe here at :- https://foodism.xyz/recipes/hot-kachoris

Dhuska

Popular in Jharkhand and Bihar this fried dish (made with rice, dal, chillies and garlic) is a staple for Holi along with Ghugni (curry made of black chickpeas)

Gujiyas

Holi is incomplete without – Gujiya/Karanji/Ghooghra/Karaajikai. Native to Rajasthan, these sweet dumplings made of maida or flour and filled with a delightful khoya and dry fruits mixture come in  multiple avatars – Baked Gujiya, Chocolate Gujiya, Coconut Gujiya et al

 

Check the recipe here at :- https://foodism.xyz/recipes/karanji-1

Kanji

This seasonal drink is prepared from fresh black carrots and fermented in earthen pots for few days just around Holi. 

Ladoos

No Indian festival spread is complete without ladoos - besan, motichur, til, boondi, the list is endless. In fact, in Barsana town of Uttar Pradesh, people even play ‘Ladoo Mar Holi’, where they sing, dance, and throw ladoos at each other!

 

Check the recipe here at :- https://foodism.xyz/recipes/malai-laddoo

Lassi

Healthy, tasty and probiotic this traditional beverage comes in manifold flavours - Mithi Lassi, Rose Lassi, Masala Lassi, Mint Lassi et al

 

Check the recipe here at :- https://foodism.xyz/recipes/2-ways-kulhad-lassi

Malpua and Rabri

Malpua (fried pancakes) served with rabri (thick milk reduced on slow fire and then flavoured) is an absolutely lethal combo for Holi! 

 

 

Namak Pare and Shakar Pare

Namak pare are generally prepared from maida along with suji and deep fried till crisp. When salt and spices are replaced with sugar or jaggery these diamond shaped delicacies transform into shakar pare!

 

Check the recipe here at :- https://foodism.xyz/recipes/shankarpala

Pakore

Another North Indian street food pakoras come in a plethora of varieties - dal, aloo, gobhi, onion, palak, bread and hey even bhang! 

Thandai

A popular Holi staple this fennel-fragrant energizer replete with - cashew, cardamom, poppy seeds, black pepper, almonds, rose petals etc. - has a natural cooling effect on the body.  

So go ahead and revel in the bevy of colours alongside devouring the mouth-watering delicacies which are unique to this occasion…Happy Holi from the Foodism Team!