Holi is the Indian festival of colours and one that keeps us excited all year. The celebration is as vibrant as it gets and spreads cheer and happiness all around. The mornings start greeting everyone with colours and it gets more fun along the way. Once everyone gets in the mood to party, it’s hard to recognise oneself underneath all that colour.
However, this festival brings so much more than just colour. It brings fun, music, dance and most important of all, FOOD. Starting with special drinks, we move on to some savoury goodness. And of course, it has to end perfectly with delectable desserts.
No matter what, Holi is going to be a fun day. But, how about trying your hands on some Holi delicacies? Here are the best Holi recipes!
Best Holi Recipes To Try At Home
1. Thandai
If there is one drink you need to have on Holi, it’s thandai. This milk-based drink is flavoured with rose petals, dry fruits, and species. And while there is no additional flavouring required, this simple recipe by Chef Kunal Kapur introduces you to three kinds of Thandai you should definitely try this year.
2. Black Carrot Kanji
A winter drink made with fermented black carrots, Kanji is the perfect drink you need to make your Holi celebrations more exciting. With a spicy kick to them, they are unique in taste and surprisingly not known to all. But know that you know about it. be sure to try this another easy recipe by Chef Kunal Kapur.
3. Baked Gujiya
This Holi, don’t let your heart’s desire stay unfulfilled and have as many gujiyas as you want. Ditch the basic chashni-dipped pockets of goodness and follow this easy Holi recipe of baked gujiya by Chef Nehal Karkera. Fill your heart with gujiyas like never before without the guilt, of course.
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4. Dahi Bhalla
If there is one dish Holi is incomplete without, it would be dahi bhalla. But to indulge in those soft bhallas, we have to order them. But no more! With this amazingly simple recipe by Chef Ranveer Brar, get ready to have the softest and most delicious dahi bhallas at home this Holi.
5. Chana Chaat
For the health-conscious folks looking for tasty treats, this is the best Holi recipe you will come across! Chef Ranveer Brar has the simplest recipe to make a healthy and hearty bowl of chana chaat, a classic to be savoured on Holi. Topped with fresh veggies, chutneys and lemon juice, you won’t be able to have enough of it.
6. Malpua
Last but not least, this recipe is for those with a sweet tooth. Malpuas are sweet and fried pancakes served with a fresh scoop of rabdi. Is your mouth watering already? With the simplest recipe by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, you don’t really have to wait for Holi to have these perfect malpuas.
Which one of these are you going to try first?
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