Planning A Holi Party? Here Are Super-Quick & Easy Dishes That You Can Make In A Jiffy!

by Shreya Rathod
Planning A Holi Party? Here Are Super-Quick & Easy Dishes That You Can Make In A Jiffy!

Do me a favour, let’s play Holi!! The festival of colour is around the corner and you must be busy planning a happening and colourful party. But have you sorted the Holi party menu yet? If not, we have seven dishes that you can make. They are quick, easy, and lip-smacking snacks that you will surely have at your party.

Quick Snacks For Holi Party

1. Lassi

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Lassi is a yummy yogurt drink and an Indian classic recipe. This drink is made by blending yogurt with water, spices and sometimes sugar. Traditionally, this drink is enjoyed with a pinch of salt, but you can add variations to this drink. Try adding fruits and make a delicious drink to serve at a Holi party.

2. Pakoras

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Who doesn’t like a plate of deep-fried pakoras? The crispy, spicy fritters are generally enjoyed as an evening snack. But serving this mouth-watering snack at a party will have your guests reaching for one more bite. You can make different pakoras like onion, potato, moong dal, paneer, etc.

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3. Chaat

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Chaat is everyone’s favourite! The inviting mix of sweet, tangy, savoury flavours is enough to have you salivating for one of them. And there are different varieties of chaat that you can make! Sev puri, dahi puri, aloo chaat, papdi chaat, and pani puri are some of them. Your guests will surely appreciate the menu.

4. Sharbat

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No party is complete without refreshing drinks! This sugary soft drink was a Persian beverage which was introduced in India by the Mughals. And you can make different types of sharbat like nimbu paani, kokum sharbat, etc.

5. Thandai

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A quintessential drink served on Holi is the thandai (and there is a bhang one too!). This cool drink is made with a mixture of fennel seeds, watermelon seeds, poppy seeds, almonds, pepper, rose petals, saffron and sugar. A festive drink that is not only served on Holi but on Mahashivratri as well.

6. Jalebi

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This sweet snack is a popular dish served at parties. And though it is a tedious job to make them, there are recipes to make instant jalebi in under thirty minutes. With minimum ingredients, you can whip up this succulent dish.

7. Khaman Dhokla

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You will spot a soft and spongy khaman dhokla at every party. And that makes it a party essential. You can make this finger-licking delicacy in less than thirty minutes. With mustard tempering, this spongy goodness pairs well with spicy green chutney!

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These were seven quick and easy dishes that you can make at your Holi party!

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