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Home » Cusine » Indian » 15 Holi Recipes to try in 2019


15 Holi Recipes to try in 2019

Published March 15, 2019 Updated September 15, 2019 By Meeta Arora Leave a Comment | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Four Best Holi Recipes shown as a collage

Holi, the festival of colors, is just around the corner. It is such a wonderful day and brings back memories of fun and food. Here you can find a wonderful list of sweets and snacks you can make this Holi, along with a lunch menu for your Holi party!

Four Best Holi Recipes shown as a collage

March is the season of Holi, the festival of color, similar to the beautiful colors of spring. This is the Indian festival welcoming spring.  In different regions of India, people perform different rituals. In North India, the day before Holi people burn a holy fire, called Holika Dahan.

As a child, I prepared for Holi starting early in the morning. Filling balloons with water, getting the variety of colors ready. Then as the day started, all friends and family would get together to play Holi. Put lots of colors on each other and throw the balloons, get everyone wet.

Now let’s discuss the most important part, food for Holi. Click the link to see delicious recipe ideas for Holi.

  • Holi Sweets
  • Holi Snacks
  • Holi Lunch Party Menu

Holi Sweets

Thandai

Thandai Recipe in Vitamix

Holi is not complete without the delicious drink, Thandai. It is made with milk, flavored with nuts, seeds and spices. Learn to make Thandai powder and Thandai Milk in this recipe.

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Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun's served in a plate with some diya in the back for decoration

Gulab Jamun, the most popular Indian dessert. Gulab Jamun’s are deep fried donut-like balls, soaked in sweet rose flavored syrup. These heavenly melt-in-the-mouth Gulab Jamun’s are a perfect addition to your day!

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Suji ka halwa

Sooji Halwa - Semolina Pudding served in 2 bowls topped with nuts and saffron

Suji Ka Halwa, also known as Sheera is an Indian semolina pudding, made with basic ingredients – semolina, sugar, and ghee. The pudding tastes simply divine, and takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

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Coconut Pumpkin Halwa

Coconut Pumpkin Halwa served in 2 bowls topped with nuts

Coconut Pumpkin Halwa, also called as Kaddu ka Halwa is a pumpkin dessert made with pumpkin, sugar, ghee, coconut and nuts. It can be cooked in a pressure cooker and takes less than 30 minutes to make this delicious dessert!

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Carrot Kheer

Carrot Pudding Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Carrot Kheer, also called carrot payasam, is made with carrots, milk, cashews and dates, with the added aroma of cardamom & saffron. A delicious & satisfying desert, with no added sugar. You would not mind yourself or your kids asking second and third servings!

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Meethe Chawal

Zarda. Meethe Chawal - Instant Pot - Piping Pot Curry

Meethe Chawal or Zarda Rice is a sweet and rich rice preparation loaded with dry fruits, sugar and ghee. This aromatic sweet saffron flavored rice is royal dessert made on special occasions and festivals.

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Carrot Halwa

Instant Pot Carrot Halwa. Gajar ka Halwa 1

Carrot Halwa or Gajar ka halwa, is a delicious dessert made with grated carrots, milk, sugar, cardamom and almonds. This is a healthy and light dessert from North India.

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Coconut Laddoo

Coconut Almond Laddoo

Coconut Almond Balls or Nariyal Badam Laddoo is an easy sweet recipe, made with almond (badam) powder, desiccated coconut (nariyal) and sweetened condensed milk. This is a quick sweet that can be prepared in just 20 minutes.

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Kheer

Kheer made in instant pot served in a wooden bowl.

Kheer or Payasam is an Indian favorite dessert for special occasions. It is basically rice pudding made with rice and milk infused with saffron, cardamom and assorted dried fruits.

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Chocolate peda

Chocolate Almond Bites

An easy healthy sweet loved by kids and perfect for any occasion. Made with just 3 ingredients in less than 20 minutes.

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Holi Snacks

Kala Chana Chaat

Kala Chana Chaat. Black Chickpea Salad in a bowl with avocado, tomato, onion, mint and lime pieces

Kala Chana Chaat, is a nutrition packed Black Chickpea Salad made with black chickpeas, crunchy onions, tomatoes, avocado and spices. This refreshing salad has fresh and tangy flavors, and can be enjoyed as a great protein rich snack or salad.

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Vada Pav

Vada for Air Fryer Vada Pav (2)

Vada Pav is the humble street food of Mumbai, and a favorite for any gathering. A fried potato fritter or vada, is stuffed in between mini-burger buns called pav, along with sweet and spicy sauces or chutney.

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Paneer puffs

Paneer Puff Pastry Turnovers Air Fryer Oven

Paneer Puffs with a flaky golden crust with spicy flavorful paneer filling. Perfect appetizer for a party that can be prepared ahead of time. So easy and delicious!

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Tandoori Gobi

Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi Cauliflower Tikka

Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi or Cauliflower Tikka Bites is a wonderful healthy snack or appetizer to enjoy at a get-together!

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Pav bhaji

Instant Pot Pav Bhaji

Pav Bhaji is a popular Indian street food, loved by all. Pav Bhaji is made with potatoes and vegetables cooked in a tomato base, and enjoyed with pav or dinner rolls.

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Holi Party Menu

Are you planning a lunch or party for Holi? Let me share some of my favorite dishes to include in your menu.

For mains, go for the traditional favorite Dal Makhani or Chana Masala. You can also make the favorite Aloo Puri.

Every party has to have a paneer dish or chicken for the non-vegetarians. So add Paneer Tikka Masala or Chicken Tikka Masala to your menu.

Along with the above, add a Chicken Biryani or Vegetable Pulao as a side.

 

Wishing you all a very Happy Holi 2019!

Hope you guys enjoy this collection of Holi recipes. If you try any of the recipes, leave a comment or share on Facebook or Instagram. I would love to hear back from you!

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