12 Holi Recipes That You Must Make!

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Hello guys! Since Holi is just around the corner, I thought of doing a round-up of some of my favorite recipes for the festival. Mostly sweets, some savory, these recipes are popular back home especially during this time of the year. I know Holi in my home is never complete without gujiya and thandai. So here are 12 amazing Holi Recipes that you must make this year!

I wish you all a very Happy Holi. May the colors of Holi fill your life with peace and happiness! 🙂 Holi Hai! 

Gujiya

My favorite Gujiya is obviously the number 1 thing which you should be making for the festival! Holi is synonyms with gujiya, which is a sweet dumpling filled with dried milk, nuts and then deep fried.

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Thandai

Thandai is another Holi favorite. This refreshing drink is flavored with lots of nuts and spices making it very refreshing.

Thandai Summer Drink

Gulab Jamun

One of the most popular Indian sweet, gulab jamuns are deep fried balls made from dried milk and soaked in cardamom flavored sugar syrup.

Gulab Jamun - Indian Sweet

Rasmalai

Learn the tips & tricks to make the perfect Rasmalai every single time. It’s my favorite Indian sweet.

Rasmalai

Dahi Vada

Dahi Vada or Dahi Bhalla are a regular in every kitchen during festivals like Holi & Diwali. These savory lentil dumplings topped with yogurt, green and sweet chutney are my husband’s absolute favorite.

Indian Dahi Vada

Rasgulla

Melt in your mouth ragullas are hugely popular in the country, plus they are a healthier treat compared to other sweets.

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Pista Badam Burfi

In India we make burfi (fudge) out of everything – nuts, lentils, chickpeas etc. This burfi made from pistachios and almonds is easy to make and tastes amazing!

Pista Badam Burfi

Imarti

Imarti is my dad’s favorite sweet, why don’t you give this recipe a try this Holi? : )

Imarti

Namak Pare

These crunchy crackers seasoned with Indian spices are highly addictive. I can munch on them non-stop!

Namak Pare

Besan Ladoo

Besan Ladoo is made from chickpeas flour. Easy recipe but high on flavors.

Besan Ladoo Recipe

Kalakand

Kalakand like many Indian sweets is made by curdling milk. Only few basic ingredients but the results are far from basic.

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Seviyan Kheer

Vermicelli is cooked with milk and sugar and topped with raisins. This is one sweet which my mom would often make!

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Hope you guys like this little collection of Holi recipes. If you happen to try any of these, please leave a comment. I would love to hear back from you!

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15 Comments

  1. thanks
    You describe everything in a very simlpe manner.
    I want to know some more recipes.
    How can u tell me????

    1. Neetika, just follow my blog and subscribe to my email list so that you get notified whenever I post a new recipe!

  2. Aww thanks Marcie, these are all popular Indian dishes. I hope you get to taste them someday, thanks for the pin 🙂

  3. Thank you so much Ash for your kind words. You are very generous with your compliments, it means a lot coming from an awesome cook like you! 🙂

  4. Woah, all of these look awesome. Happy Holi, I’m not Indian but I’ll gladly pretend for this wonderful festival. Sounds like so much fun and yum!