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Holi Recipes

Holi, the festival of colors, is a vibrant and joyful occasion celebrated with great enthusiasm in India. It is a time when people come together to mark the arrival of spring and to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. Holi is also a time when families and friends get together to prepare and indulge in delicious sweets and snacks. In this collection of Holi Recipes, we have put together a range of traditional and popular sweets and snacks that are enjoyed during this festive occasion.

From the classic sweet Gujiya to the rich and creamy Thandai, there is a wide range of treats to choose from. You will also find recipes for popular savory snacks like Mathri and Namak Para, which are perfect for munching on during the festivities. Additionally, we have included some fun and fusion recipes such as Thandai Cake Jars, which are sure to add some excitement to your celebrations. These recipes are easy to follow and perfect for serving at your Holi party or enjoying with your loved ones during this festive season. Let’s add some color and flavor to our celebrations with these delicious and delightful Holi recipes!

diamond shaped oats namak pare placed in a round plate with glass of chai in the background

Indian Snacks

Baked Oats Namak Pare

gujiya truffles coated with dried rose petals and crushed pistachios

Holi

Gujiya Truffles

5 pedas served on a blue plate with more pedas placed in the background

Holi

Thandai Peda (with Gulkand filling)!

3 chocolate paan topped with cherries and placed in a antique plate

Indian Sweets

Chocolate Paan (Chocolate Meetha Paan)

Holi

12+ Fusion Desserts for Holi

thandai in a small clay pot with small bowls with rose petals, cardamom on the sides and more clay pots of thandai in the backround

Holi

Thandai Recipe (Holi Special)

shakarpara in a kansa bowl with a lighted diya in the back

Indian Snacks

Shakarpara Recipe (Flaky & Crispy!)

white chocolate thandai tart decorated with dried rose petal

Holi

White Chocolate Thandai Tart – No Bake

stack of besan ladoo in a plate with garlands placed in the background

Indian Sweets

Besan Ladoo

baked gur para arranged in muffin tray with a glass of milk placed in the back

Indian Sweets

Baked Gur Para

gujiya bites made from puff pastry arranged on a round plate and two bowls of holi color placed in the background

Indian Fusion

Puff Pastry Gujiya Bites

stack of thandai cookies arranged on a plate with spices placed in the background

Holi

Thandai Cookies

Indian Fusion

Thandai Cheesecake Mousse with Gulkand Whipped Cream

paan gujiya placed on a bronze platter

Indian Fusion

Paan Gujiya

cake jars layered with cake, whipped cream with flowers placed in the background

Indian Fusion

Thandai Cake Jars

4 pieces of besan burfi arranged on a round silver antique plate

Indian Sweets

Besan Burfi

3 pieces of kalakand served on a small round copper plate with a tealight in the background

Indian Sweets

Kalakand

gujiyas arranged on a baking tray

Air Fryer

Air Fryer Gujiya

green color drink served in shot glasses garnished with rose petals

Indian Fusion

Paan Thandai Shots

mathris arranged with glasses of chai in a glass holder

Indian Snacks

Achari Mathri (Air Fryer or Oven Baked)

makhana, nuts placed in a glass jar

Indian Snacks

Makhana Namkeen (Air Fryer & Stove-top)

small dessert glasses filled with rabdi, malpua and garnished with dried rose petals

Indian Fusion

Malpua Rabdi Bites with Gujiya Crumble

paan cheesecake served on a black stand with one piece cut from the cheesecake and few paan leaves on the side

Indian Fusion

Eggless Paan Cheesecake

pieces of mohanthal arranged on a plate and 2 flower garlands hanging in the background

Indian Sweets

Mohanthal Recipe

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