10 popular Holi dishes to sweeten your celebrations Abhijeet Christopher Loreng, Times Now Digital
Mar 1, 2023Gujiya
This deep-fried sweet dish is synonymous with Holi is widely made and bought especially during the festival of colours. It is made with suji or maida and stuffed with a mixture of sweetened khoya or mawa including dried fruits.Credit: Times Now
Ghiyar
Ghiyar is a traditional Sindhi sweet which is specially made during the Holi festivities. It is a sweet concentric mesh of sweetened flour batter.Credit: Times Now
Malpua
These delectable pancakes are your way to sweet and savoury heaven, and are a must for every Holi celebrations.Credit: Times Now
Rasmalai
This creamy delight with delicious chenna, dessert is the epitome of sweet goodness. You can add your own twists to the delicacy with saffron strands or fruit essence and adorn your dessert table with this aromatic sweet dish.Credit: Times Now
Thandai
This sweet drink is made using milk and an assortment of spices, this beverage is sure to make you feel refreshed in the spring sun and add to the flavours of Holi.Credit: Times Now
Badam Phirni
A thicker version of Kheer it has a more creamy texture. It is loaded with the goodness of almonds, this delectable sweet dish is one to look out for.Credit: Times Now
Puran Poli
This delectable dish is easy to make and is light as well as scrumptious. Stuffed with chana dal and sugar, its sweet and savoury flavour will entice you and everyone who takes a bite.Credit: Times Now
Namak Pare
A very popular tea-time snack, this is available throughout the year and more so during Holi. They are usually made of maida along with suji and deep fried till crisp.Credit: Times Now
Dahi Bhalley
A combination of curd and spices, this dish is a favourite of every household and is served with green chutney or sweet tamarind chutney.Credit: Times Now
Bhang Pakora
Bhang is the special mascot herb of Holi, and even though one can make a drink of it, why not try a new recipe for this Bhang Pakora. It is made with simple ingredients like besan, onions, spices and bhang, it only takes 20 minutes to fry.Credit: Times Now