Holi is one of the biggest Hindu festivals. It brings with it, the arrival of spring and colors in the world. We play with dry and wet colors. Traditionally, people used to make colors from dried flowers, turmeric. Red color stands for love and fertility. Green for new beginnings. It is also a time to enjoy Holi sweets and snacks along with your loved ones.
Holi, the festival of colors, is just around the corner, and it's time to start planning for the celebration. In addition to the vibrant colors and music, it is also known for the festival's delicious food. Healthy Holi snacks are a great way to enjoy the festivities without compromising your health. You can choose from a variety of options such as fruit chaat, sprouts, and roasted nuts.
Why do we celebrate Holi?
We celebrate it to honor of Shri Vishnu and his devotee Prahlada. Hiranyakashyapu was a king who wanted to be immortal. He wanted everyone to worship him. However,his son Prahlada did not adhere to his wishes and continued to pray to Shri Vishnu. He asked his sister to sit in a bonfire with Prahalada in her lap in order to test his faith. Holika had a boon that fire couldn't touch her if she wore her magical shawl. When the fire was lit, due to Shri Vishnu's blessing, shawl fell on Prahlad and saved him instead of Holika. Even today, Holika fire is lit on the eve of Holi in remembrance.
Top Holi recipes
No celebration is complete without dessert, and the same goes for Holi. Desserts for Holi can be made in advance and enjoyed by everyone. Some popular options include gulab jamun, kheer, and ras malai. These desserts are a perfect way to end a day full of fun and frolic.
Quick snacks for Holi are also a must-have for the festival. We can make these snacks quickly and are perfect for when guests arrive unexpectedly. Some easy Holi snacks include chivda, mathri, and namak pare. We can store these snacks for a few days, so you can make them in advance and enjoy them during the festival.
If you're in search of the best Holi recipes, there are many alternatives available. From classic gujiya to modern papdi chaat, some recipes are sure to please every palate. You can also give thandai a go, a customary drink served during the festival.
Easy Holi recipes are a great way to enjoy the festival without spending hours in the kitchen. Some easy snacks for Holi include aloo tikki, dahi bhalla, and samosas. These snacks can be made in advance and enjoyed by everyone.
Holi party recipes are perfect for those who want to celebrate the festival with friends and family. We can make these recipes in large quantities and are perfect for a crowd.
Holi ki mithai & namkeen helps you recharge and play with colors all day long.
Holi Recipes
Mithai & namkeen help you recharge and play with colors all day long.
Wholewheat Malpua - Instant Indian Pancake
Easy eggless pancakes which just melt into the mouth. A must have at all Holi parties. This is the quintessential traditional Holi ki mithai.. Serve it with rabri for best compliments.
Wholewheat Mawa gujiya
No Holi is complete without the utterance of gujiya. Traditional as it comes, it is an empanada we all grew up with. The sight of this fried gujiya still makes us a child.
Vegan Gujiya
No mawa no problem..eat this vegan gujiya with a yum filling of desiccated coconut ,jaggery and nuts
Wholewheat Balushahi- Indian donut
Desi donuts known as balushahi or badushah are easy to cook and finish within minutes.
Easy Paan Ice cream
Betel leaf ice cream to finally digest all the heavy snacks and sweets. Gluten-free delight.
Rasgulla - Indian Sweet cheese balls
Who can resist the syrupy spongy rassogulla? No one can stop at one.
Baked Namak Paare
Tiny tidbits of crunch and flavor. Original biscotti desi style. Nut free and vegan
Dahi vada - Lentil fritter in yogurt
Dahi vada or lentil fritters in yogurt served with mint and tamarind chutney. Also called as Dahi bhalla or Dahi bada.
Baked vegan samosa
No party is complete without the samosa chaat. Whether you like to have it with tomato sauce or with mint chutney.
Moong dal kachori-aloo ki sabji
Heavy brunch post the fun is definitely on the cards. Great food makes a great party after all
Travel tip and Holi celebrations:
Best places to attend Holi festival are in North India. Holi has its own regional importance across India.
- Dulandi Holi is celebrated in Haryana, where every bhabhi gets the upper hand and beat their devar(husband's brother) for all their pranks of the entire year. Devars must also bring sweets for her in the evening.
- Braj Mathura and Vrindavan are famous for their colorful festivities. .Shri Krishna and Radha Rani and their leela comes alive even today during Holi. Lathmar holi is celebrated in Barsana, Radha rani's village. Here women hit men with sticks who want to apply color to them.
- Holi gets a military color in Punjab. Hola Mohalla is an annual fair held during 3 day Holi celebration in Anandpur Sahib,initiated by Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru. During this festival mock battles are fought and display of horse riding, gatka ,daredevil acts and martial arts are on the show.
- Gangaur commences the next day of Holi and goes for 18 days in Rajasthan. Young women worship Shiva and Parvati on this festive occasion.
West Bengal celebrates Holi along with Dol Purnima and Basant Utsav. People place the idols of Shri Krishna and Radha rani on a jhoola or swing and dance and sing bhajans around them. Phagwa in Bihar where Holika Dahan or samvatsar dahan denotes the end of evils of the world of the past year.
Kamanpadigai in Tamil Nadu where people worship Kamdev for his supreme sacrifice after awakening Shiva from his meditation after death of his consort Sati.
Rang Panchami in Maharashtra is reserved for 5th day especially by fishermen folk.
Ultimately, Holi is a festival marked by enormous enthusiasm and an abundance of food. There is a wide selection of Holi food recipes for you to try, and each one is sure to be a hit. If you need healthy Holi snacks or simple Holi recipes, you have numerous options to choose from. Enjoy the festival with your loved ones and make sure to sample some of the scrumptious Holi dishes and sweets. To conclude, my most sincere Holi wishes for you and your family: "May the colors of Holi bring you delight, abundance, and harmony."
Enjoy the festival with the colors of food and frolic! Also, read below to see our top Holi recipes. See here to make your own homemade Holi color gulal without any nasties and toxic elements.
Happy Holi everyone!
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