100+ Holi Recipes – Festive Snacks, Sweets, Drinks & Main Course!

post modified on March 10


Written by Puja

Holi Recipes – Holi is a festival of colors, joy, and delicious food! From crispy snacks and festive sweets to refreshing drinks and flavorful main course dishes, the right menu makes the celebration even more special.

Here’s a handpicked collection of 100 Holi recipes, blending traditional holi food with modern twists to make your festival truly unforgettable!

Holi Recipes

About Holi Recipes – A Mix of Traditional Holi Food & Modern Flavors

Holi, the festival of colors, is one of the most joyful celebrations in India. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring, bringing people together to play with colors, dance, and enjoy delicious food.

To make your Holi special, I have put together a collection of 100 Holi recipes, including snacks, sweets, dry snacks, fried treats, main courses, and festive drinks like thandai and masala chai.

Holi is all about fun, colors, and amazing food! This list includes both traditional and modern dishes, so you can mix and match to create the perfect menu.

Why Do We Celebrate Holi?

Holi is an important festival in India, deeply connected to ancient traditions and beliefs. Here are two famous stories that explain why it is celebrated:

  1. The Story of Holika Dahan – Victory of Good Over Evil

A long time ago, a young boy named Prahlad was devoted to Lord Vishnu. His father, King Hiranyakashipu, wanted to harm him. The king’s sister, Holika, had a magical shawl that protected her from fire.

She tricked Prahlad into sitting on the fire with her, but her plan backfired, and she was burned while Prahlad remained unharmed. This symbolizes that good always wins over evil.

The night before Holi, people light bonfires to remember this victory.

2.Krishna and Radha – The Festival of Colors

Another story comes from Lord Krishna and Radha. Krishna, who had a dark complexion, worried that Radha, who was fair-skinned, might not accept him.

His mother suggested he apply colors on Radha’s face, and that’s how the playful tradition of throwing colors on Holi began.

The Meaning of Holi:

Holi is more than just a festival of colors—it is a celebration of love, unity, and joy. It marks the arrival of spring, symbolizing a fresh start as the seasons change.

Holi brings people together, as families, friends, and even strangers join in the celebrations with laughter and happiness. It is also a time for forgiveness, encouraging everyone to let go of past conflicts and begin anew.

Of course, no Holi is complete without festive treats like gujiya, malpua, dahi vada, and thandai, making the celebrations even more delightful!

How Holi is Celebrated Across India – Unique Customs & Traditions

Holi is celebrated in different ways across India, with unique customs and names in each region:

Lathmaar Holi (Uttar Pradesh): Women playfully hit men with sticks in Barsana and Nandgaon.

Hola Mohalla (Punjab): A grand celebration by Sikhs, featuring martial arts.

Rang Panchami / Shigma (Maharashtra & Goa): A lively celebration with music and dance.

Dol Yatra / Basant Utsav (West Bengal): A graceful festival with music, dance, and poetry.

Yaosang (Manipur): Holi lasts six days, featuring sports and cultural events.

Manjal Kuli (Kerala): People play with turmeric water instead of colors.

Despite these differences, the joy and spirit of Holi remain the same everywhere!

Play a Safe & Eco-Friendly Holi:

Many Holi colors available in the market contain harmful chemicals that can damage the skin, cause allergies, and pollute the environment. Instead, opt for natural, homemade colors made from:

Marigold flowers – Yellow
Turmeric & gram flour – Bright yellow
Pomegranate peels & beetroot – Red/pink
Henna leaves – Green

Pro Tip:

Apply mustard oil on your skin before playing Holi. It creates a protective layer, making it easier to wash off the colors later without much scrubbing.

By choosing eco-friendly colors, you protect your skin and the environment while enjoying a safe and happy Holi!

Plan Ahead for a Stress-Free Holi

Holi & Festive Food – A Delicious Tradition

Food plays a big role in Holi celebrations. In North India, no Holi is complete without crispy gujiyas and refreshing thandai. This festival is the perfect time to enjoy traditional treats and experiment with modern recipes.

Holi is a time to enjoy, share, and celebrate with family and friends. Whether you stick to traditional holi food or try something new, the essence of Holi remains the same—spreading happiness, love, and festive flavors!

To save time and enjoy the festival without stress, prepare some ingredients in advance like:

Samosa/Kachori filling – Make it a day before and refrigerate.
Thandai paste – Prepare a few days ahead and freeze.
This way, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating!

Poori, Paratha And Rice Varieties:

Matar Kachori

Matar Kachori, also known as Green Peas Kachori, is a delectable Indian snack featuring a crispy exterior and a spicy green peas filling.
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matar kachori

Kalonji Kachori Recipe

Plain Kalonji Kachori Recipe is one of my favorite traditional Indian snacks. They are crispy, flaky, and full of flavor and is perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or whenever you’re in the mood for a savory treat.
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kachori recipe

Hare matar ki poori (Green peas poori)

Hare Matar Ki Poori is a crispy and flavorful Indian deep-fried bread made with green peas, wheat flour, and aromatic spices.
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matar poori

Recipe of bhatura

Bhature is a fluffy deep-fried Indian bread, usually served along with Punjabi Chole. The combination of chole bhature tastes heavenly.
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bhature recipe

Homemade Pita Bread

Learn how to make Homemade Pita Bread with our simple recipe. Whether you bake it in an oven or cook it on a stove, you’ll get soft and fluffy pita bread every time. Try making this Homemade Pita Bread at home for a fresh and tasty alternative to the bread you buy at the store.
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pita bread

Plain Paratha

Plain layered paratha is a staple food in South Asian cuisine that is enjoyed by millions of people around the world.
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plain parantha

Paneer Biryani Recipe

Paneer Biryani is a vegetarian variation of the favorite Hyderabadi Biryani Recipe. It follows the simple process of infusing the flavor of all the whole garam masala into paneer and hence makes it as tastier as any other Hyderabadi Biryani.
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paneer biryani

Kathal Biryani Recipe

Kathal Biryani or Jackfruit Biryani is a combination of raw jackfruit pieces, and long-grained basmati rice, flavored with whole garam masala’s
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kathal biryani

Curries And Side Dish:

Kathal Aloo ki Sabji – Raw Jackfruit Potato Curry Recipe

Kathal Aloo ki sabji is a delicious curry made with kathal or raw jack fruit. kathal aloo ki sabji goes really well along with plain rice, pulao, roti, puri, paratha or naan. 
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kathal aloo ki sabji

Matar Paneer Recipe

Matar Paneer Recipe is a tasty Indian curry recipe made using Cottage Cheese and Green Peas. It goes really well along with roti, paratha, puri, plain rice, pulao and naan.
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matar paneer recipe

KADAI PANEER RECIPE

Kadai Paneer Recipe is made with cottage cheese and bell pepper, cooked in a spicy onion tomato gravy flavored with some roasted and powdered Indian Spices.
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kadai paneer recipe

Creamy Paneer Gravy

The creamy paneer gravy recipe is a very simple and easy-to-make recipe. It tastes great along with any Indian flatbread like roti, paratha, or naan.
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paneer gravy

Cholar Dal Recipe

Cholar Dal is a no onion-no garlic, traditional Bengali Dish made with Bengal Gram or chana dal. Cholar dal goes really well along with Bengali style puri known as Luchi.
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cholar dal

Masala Dal Recipe

This 30 Minutes Masala Dal recipe is an Authentic tasty Indian Spiced Lentils made with toovar dal or toor dal(pigeon pea lentils) and cooked with spices, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. It is a very flavorful and comforting dish.
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masala dal recipe

Restaurant Style Dal Makhani Recipe

Dal Makhani Recipe is a flavorful creamy dal recipe popular in North. Dal Makhni goes really well along with naan, paratha, roti or jeera rice.
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Dal Makhani

Chole Recipe

Chole Recipe is one of the famous North Indian Punjabi dishes. This recipe goes really well with bhature, poori, paratha or rice.
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chole bhature

Lauki Kofta Curry Recipe – How to Make Bottle Gourd Kofta Curry Recipe

Lauki Kofta Curry Recipe is a North Indian Curry Recipe made of shredded bottle gourd and goes well with jeera rice or plain rice.
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lauki kofta curry recipe

Jimikand ki Sabzi Bihari Style

Jimikand ki sabzi is a delicious spicy Indian Curry recipe. This recipe goes really well along with plain rice, plain roti and plain paratha.
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jimikand curry

Tari Wale Aloo ki Sabzi

Tari Wale Aloo ki Sabzi is a combination of potato cooked in tomato based curry with a nutty flavor of gram flour and a blend of Indian spices. Tari wale aloo ki sabzi goes really well along with poori.
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Tari wale aloo

Mirchi ka Salan Recipe

Mirchi Ka Salan, is made with long green chillies in a mild spiced gravy. This recipe can be served with biryani, rice, paratha, puri, pulao or chapati.
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Mirchka Salan

Chaat And Street Food:

Dahi Wada

Dahi vada, also known as dahi bhalla or dahi bara is a dish in which vada is dipped in creamy yogurt and sprinkled with some everyday spice powders. It’s one of the most popular street foods in India. So for a fun appetizer or party treat, try my heirloom and classic dahi vada recipe with step-by-step photos.
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dahi wada

Dahi Bhalla Papdi Chaat Recipe

Bhalle Papdi Chaat is a famous North Indian fast food or street food. This is served almost all across India.
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Aloo Chaat Recipe

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Aloo Chat recipe

Papdi Chaat Recipe

Papdi Chaat Recipe is a mouth-watering North Indian street chaat recipe. It can be found easily on roadside food carts all over India. It is very delicious to eat and is considered a great alternative to a meal by many.
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papdi chaat recipe

How to Make Bhelpuri Chaat at Home

The recipe of Bhelpuri is a combination of puffed rice, three different chutneys, sev, veggies, some Indian spices, etc. This recipe is super easy to make at home especially if you are ready with your prep work. In this post, I will tell you about the easiest method of making Bhelpuri with all those tips and tricks. (step-by-step-recipe)
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bhelpuri recipe

Pav Bhaji Recipe

Pav Bhaji Recipe is popular street food from Mumbai. Bhaji is a combination of mix match vegetables and some Indian spices served along with toasted Pav.
pav bhaji recipe

Holi Special Snacks:

Bihari Nimki Recipe

Nimki is a crispy, crunchy, and flaky tea time snack that can be served with tea or, coffee and makes for a nice evening snack.
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nimki

Makhana Dry Fruits Namkeen Snack Recipe

Makhana Dry Fruits Namkeen Snack Recipe also known as fox nuts and lotus seeds is a healthy snack recipe that can be consumed on fasting during Navratri.
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makhana namkeen recipe

Murmure Namkeen

Murmure Namkeen, also called Murmura Chivda, is a super crunchy and tasty snack that’s good for you. You don’t need any fancy ingredients, and it doesn’t take much time to make. Give it a shot at home, and you’ll probably love this homemade snack!”
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Murmure Namkeen Snacks

Aloo Samosa – How to Make Samosa Recipe

This weeks recipe is about how to make samosa, a famous Street Snack recipe made of potato stuffing.
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Aloo Samosa

Aloo bonda – Step by Step Video

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Aloo Bonda

Stuffed Mirchi Bhajji Recipe

Stuffed Mirchi Bhajji Recipe, also known as Stuffed Menasinakai Bajji or Milagai Bajji, is a perfect spicy Monsoon snack or evening snack, especially when paired with a cup of tea.
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stuffed mirchi bhajji recipe

Maggi Pakoda Recipe

Maggi Pakoda Recipe is a tasty and easy fusion snack that combines delicious Maggi noodles with crispy pakoras. It’s perfect for the monsoon season or whenever you’re craving something crunchy and delicious.
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Maggi Pakoda Recipe

Paneer Pakoda Recipe

Paneer Pakoda Recipe is a very tasty appetizer and a perfect teatime snack. This recipe is very simple and easy to make. It’s a perfect and easy starter idea when you have some guests for lunch or dinner.
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Paneer pakoda

Babycorn Pakoda

Babycorn pakoda is a delicious snack made with crispy, fried baby corn and various spices. It’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or any time you’re in the mood for something tasty!
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Baby corn pakoda

Onion Pakoda

Onion pakoda are onion fritters prepared with gram flour or besan batter, thinly sliced onions, and a few spices.
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onion pakoda

Recipe for Aloo Pakora

This Recipe for Aloo Pakora also known as aloo pakoda or aloo bajji is a tasty, crispy snack made with potatoes dipped in spiced gram flour and fried until crispy.
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aloo pakora recipe

Stuffed Aloo Bread Pakora Recipe

Stuffed Aloo Bread Pakora is a very commonly found street food in North India. Stuffed aloo bread pakora can be served along with green coriander chutney and tomato sauce.
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aloo stuffed bread pakora

Garlic Bread Pakora

Garlic Bread Pakora is an extremely popular Indian tea-time snack and breakfast recipe that is quite simple to prepare. 
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bread pakoda

Fast Food:

Best Dominos Style Recipe of Cheese Burst Pizza from Scratch

This recipe of cheese burst pizza will help you to make the best Dominos Style cheese burst pizza from scratch. These Cheese Burst Pizzas have a cheese explosion inside the crust, with bite-sized chunks of cheese being released with every bite, which just makes it heavenly.
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Homemade Vegetable Pizza Puff Recipe

Pizza Puff Recipe is a snack recipe which is a combination of vegetables and Pizza sauce, stuffed inside a puff pastry.
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pizza puff

Homemade Cheese Burst Pizza Recipe

Homemade Cheese Burst Pizza Recipe is a cheesy double-layered pizza made in a Kadai without yeast. This pizza is liked by people who love a lot of cheese in their pizzas.
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homemade cheese burst pizza recipe

Choco Burst Chocolate Pizza Recipe

Chocolate Pizza is the sweetest, most delectable chocolate pizza you’ve ever tasted, so imagine it on top of a warm, mouthwatering pizza with a crunchy crust. It’s quite simple to make.
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Recipe for Cheesy Garlic Bread

This homemade recipe for cheesy garlic bread recipe will help you make light and fluffy garlic bread, filled with the aromatic tastes of garlic and mozzarella cheese.
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CheesyGaarlicBread-Post4

Dominos Style Garlic Bread Recipe – How to Make Garlic Bread at Home

Dominos Style Garlic Bread Recipe is a simple garlic bread recipe made in a similar style to the one that is served in Dominos restaurant and uses some very simple ingredients that should mostly be readily available at home.
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garlic bread

Stuffed Vegetable Cheese Bun

Stuffed vegetable cheese bun is a soft, fluffy bakery savory bread flavored with cheese, oregano seasoning, and stuffed vegetables.
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vegetable cheese bun

Cheese Stuffed Garlic Breadsticks Recipe – Step by Step Video

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Cheese stuffed garlic breadsticks

Burger Recipe at Home – Easy Vegetable Burger Recipe

Now make the Burger Recipe at Home with crispy, crunchy, vegetable patty flavored with some Indian Spices. This Easy Vegetable Burger Recipe is perfect to make your kids happy.
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burger recipe

Vegetarian Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe

Vegetarian Crunchwrap is a hexagon-shaped flour tortilla stuffed with crunchy dorito chips, seasoned refried beans, nachos cheese sauce, fresh lettuce, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, sour cream and cheese, with finally the whole thing being grilled.
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crunchwrap supreme

Paneer Wrap Recipe

Paneer Wrap Recipe is a combination of Tortillas stuffed with crispy and crunchy paneer, onion, lettuce and mayonnaise.
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paneer wrap

Wheat Based Paneer Roll Recipe

Paneer roll recipe is made with wheat-based paratha, layered with paneer stuffing. This is is good to pack for a kid’s lunch box recipe.
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paneer roll

Spicy Paneer Burrito

Spicy Paneer Burrito Recipe is a wrap filled with flavoured Indian Cottage cheese, rice mix, homemade sour cream, and salsa. These burritos stuffed with paneer can also be packed for kid’s lunch boxes.
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burrito

Burrito Recipe

The Indian Style Vegetarian Burrito Recipe is a complete and wholesome meal on their own, stuffed with kidney beans, vegetable paneer rice, sour cream, salsa, and some salads.
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burrito recipe

Veg Tacos Recipe – Paneer Corn Hard Taco Shells Recipe

This Crunchy Veg Tacos Recipe is a traditional Mexican Recipe made of corn tortilla, stuffed with different types of filling. Tacos are a famous Mexican Street Food, which is now also famous around the world.
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tacos

Nachos Recipe

Roti Nachos Recipe is an Indianized fusion version of Nachos and is made using Leftover Rotis. This is an ideal Lunch Box recipe for kids and a great tea time snack.
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nachos recipe

Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread

The Korean Paneer Garlic Cheese Bun is a tasty fusion snack that combines creamy Indian paneer and garlic butter in a fluffy bun.
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korean garlic bread

Potato Sandwich Recipe

The Potato Sandwich recipe also called as Aloo sandwich is an easy Indian Style breakfast or snack recipe made with boiled and mashed potatoes, a few spices, and toasted on tawa.
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Paneer Pita Pocket Recipe

Paneer Pita Pocket is a combination of soft homemade pita bread with tasty paneer seasoned with peri peri spices. It also has home made creamy hung curd dip, mozzarella cheese, and fresh tomato slices to make it even more delicious. This simple yet flavorful meal is perfect for a quick meal or special occasion. It’s great for busy days and sure to be a hit at your table!
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paneer pita pocket

Veggie Pockets

Try our Veggie Pockets: soft pita filled with fresh veggies and creamy cashew sauce. It’s a quick, healthy, and satisfying lunch option! Perfect for a busy day or when you need a delicious meal without the hassle.
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veggies pocket

Festive Sweets for Holi:

Gur Ka Pua – How to Make Gulgula Recipe

Gur ka Pua or gulgula is a deep-fried, easy-to-make North Indian sweet and savory snack recipe made with wheat flour and jaggery.
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gur ka pua

Malpua Recipe

Malpua is one of the special recipe prepared on Holi festival. You would find people enjoying malpua on this special occasion. Its a quick Indian recipe which can also be served as a sweet dish along with an rabri.
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malpua

Lavang Latika

A flaky parcel, filled with khoya(sweetened reduced milk), sealed with a clove, deep fried, and coated with sugar syrup.
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Balushahi Recipe

Balushahi, also known as Badusha in South India, is a delicious Indian sweet with a crispy outside and a soft, flaky inside. Its mild sweetness makes it a favorite during festivals and special occasions.
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balushahi

Bread Jalebi

Bread jalebi is a unique and innovative fusion dish that combines the traditional Indian sweet jalebi with slices of bread. It is often served as a special dessert at weddings, festivals, and other celebrations.
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Instant Jalebi Recipe

Instant Jalebi is a crispy, crunchy, juicy mouthwatering traditional Indian Sweet made by deep frying flour batter in a circular shape which are then soaked in sugar syrup.
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instant jalebi recipe

Shahi Tukda

Shahi Tukda is an irresistible dessert from India that combines crispy fried bread soaked in sweet syrup, creamy rabri, and a sprinkle of chopped nuts for a flavor explosion in every bite.
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shahi tukda

How to make Gujiya – Mawa Gujia Recipe

Mawa Gujiya Recipe is an Indian sweet snack or a dessert made during Holi or Diwali. It is a deep-fried pastry stuffed with mawa, suji, and grated coconut. Let us see how to make Gujiya at home.
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gujia recipe

Puran Poli Recipe – How to make Soft Puran Poli

Puran Poli is a sweet Indian flatbread made with chana dal, jaggery and flour.
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Pooran Poli Recipe

Chawal ki Kheer

Rice Kheer is made with full fat milk, rice, sugar and cardamom powder. This recipe is very easy to make and can be prepared in pressure cooker easily.
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Chocolate Rice Kheer Recipe – How to Make Chocolate Rice Pudding

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chocolate rice kheer

Sabudana Kheer

Wondering how to make Sabudana Kheer that’s quick, easy, and absolutely delicious? You’ve come to the right place! This simple recipe requires just a few ingredients and is perfect for fasting or any festive occasion. With my step-by-step instructions, you’ll have a rich, creamy dessert ready in no time!
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sabudana kheer

Sooji Halwa

Sooji Halwa, cooked with fine semolina, ghee, and sugar, is one of the most basic North Indian Indian desserts. It’s quite simple to make and takes less than 30 minutes. It has a smooth and fluffy texture with such a sweet and nutty aroma.
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sooji halwa

Gajar ka Halwa

Gajar Ka Halwa or Carrot Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert or sweet dish made with fresh red carrots, milk, ghee, sugar, and some dry fruits.
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gajar ka halwa

Recipe for Makhana Kheer

Makhana Kheer is a traditional healthy Indian dessert made by simmering Makhana’s in milk till it becomes creamy. Makhana is also known as “Lotus seeds” or “Foxnuts.” This dessert is simple and quick to make, taking less than 30 minutes with just a few basic ingredients. Makhane ki kheer is a perfect dessert if you are fasting.
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makhana kheer

Kesar Lachha Rabdi

Kesar Lachha Rabri is a traditional Indian dessert made by simmering milk on low heat until it thickens, then flavoring it with saffron and garnishing it with chopped nuts.
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rabdi recipe

Instant Milk Powder Peda Recipe

This recipe for making milk powder peda is very easy. It does not take much time – only about 10 minutes. These sweet milk pedas taste very good but are simple to make. You only need a few basic ingredients.
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milk powder peda recipe

Dudh Peda Recipe

An easy and simple traditional 3 ingredients Indian Dessert made with milk solids across india during festivals.
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Dudh peda

Suryakala Sweet

Suryakala Sweet is an Indian Diwali sweet recipes with maida and khoya as main ingredients.
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suryakala sweet

Parval ki Mithai

Parval ki Mithai is a delectable and unique dessert that comprises khoya/mawa in parwal and is topped with some nuts and cherry. This delicacy is very popular during festivals, but it can also be enjoyed normally as well.
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parval ki mithai

Mawa Pitha Recipe

Mawa Pitha Recipe: This is a sweet dish from Bihar, also known as Dudh Pitha, khoya pitha and also called as Gokul Pitha in some parts of Bihar. It uses mawa/khoya to make a soft and tasty dessert that’s perfect for special occasions. Let’s learn how to make it step by step!
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mawa pitha

Besan Ke Laddoo

Besan laddoo is a traditional North Indian sweet ball made from gram flour, ghee, powdered sugar, cardamom powder, that is aromatic and tasty. This recipe with an easy step-by-step guide will help you make the best besan ke laddoo at home.
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besan laddoo

Sattu Ladoo

Sattu Ladoo is healthy energy balls made with roasted Bengal Gram Flour. Sattu is rich in protein and is widely used as a superfood.
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sattu ladoo recipe

Mango Coconut Laddoo

Mango Coconut Ladoo is a quick and easy dessert made with mango puree, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk.
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mango coconut laddoo

Pink Coconut Ladoo

Quick and easy “5 minutes coconut laddo” made with coconut and natural color. Best recipe to try during this festive season.
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pink coconut ladoo

Coconut Laddoo Recipe

Coconut Laddoo is a traditional, utterly delicious Indian Sweet, prepared during festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc.
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coconut laddoo

How to make Chocolate Coconut Laddoo

Chocolate coconut laddoo is a quick three-ingredient dessert made with freshly grated coconut, condensed milk, and dark chocolate. This chocolate coconut laddoo recipe is a twist on the classic nariyal laddoo.
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chocolate coconut laddoo

Dry Fruit Laddu

Dry fruits laddu is a nutritious and healthy sweet snack recipe, perfect for snacking without added sugar.
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dry fruit laddu

Khoi Laddoo – How to Make Khoya Moa Laddu

Moa laddoo is a dessert that can be served at any time. It’s quick and easy to make, and it tastes great. It is one of the most popular Bengali desserts.
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khoi laddoo

Holi Drinks and Beverages:

Here is a collection of Indian and global non-alcoholic drinks that are perfect for staying cool on Holi. These drinks will help you refresh, rehydrate, and regain energy after playing with colors.

You can prepare some drinks in advance to save time.

Holi Special Thandai Recipe

If you have ever celebrated Holi, it is unlikely that you wouldn’t have enjoyed the Thandai Recipe in one of its many forms. In this post, we will show you how to make Thandai recipe at home with step-by-step instructions.
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Punjabi Sweet Lassi

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Lassi

Mango Lassi

Mango Lassi is a special drink made with sweet mangoes and creamy yogurt. When you take a sip it feels like you're on a tropical vacation with delicious mango flavors. It's the perfect way to stay cool and enjoy something really tasty. So go and make a glass of Mango Lassi for yourself and enjoy every sip!"
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mango lassi

Muskmelon Lassi – Cantaloupe-Yogurt Smoothie

Muskmelon lassi is a unique and refreshing twist on the classic lassi recipe. It’s a great way to enjoy the sweet and tangy flavors of muskmelon while getting the health benefits of yogurt.
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musk melon lassi

Mango Mastani Recipe

Mango Mastani Recipe is a thick mango milkshake with ice cream scoops dribbling all over top. Mastani is a delicious and delightful dessert drink that originated in Pune.
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mango mastani recipe

Mango Frooti Recipe

Mango Frooti is a popular mango drink that’s loved for its sweet and tangy taste. It’s like capturing the goodness of ripe and raw mangoes in a refreshing drink.
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Mango Milkshake

A mango milkshake is a delicious and refreshing beverage made from ripe mangoes and milk. It is a popular summer drink in many parts of the world, especially in tropical regions where mangoes are abundant.
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Butter milk – Namkeen Lassi

Curry leaves chaas is a refreshing and nutritious beverage made by blending curd with fresh curry leaves and green chilies. Originating in South India, this drink is believed to have been created as a way to beat the heat and aid digestion during the hot summer months.
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Muskmelon Lassi – Cantaloupe-Yogurt Smoothie

Muskmelon lassi is a unique and refreshing twist on the classic lassi recipe. It’s a great way to enjoy the sweet and tangy flavors of muskmelon while getting the health benefits of yogurt.
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musk melon lassi

Minty Watermelon Lemonade Recipe

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watermelon juice

Recipe for Aam Panna

This easiest recipe for Aam Panna is a quick and tasty summer beverage you can make at home. Also known as kairi ka panna, this is a cool summer drink made with raw mango. Aam ka Panna is nutrient-dense and aids in overcoming the negative effects of severe summer.
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Aam ka Panna

Sattu Sharbat Recipe

Sattu Sharbat is one of the most popular, traditional healthy Summer Drink from Bihar, made usually with roasted black chickpeas(kala chana) flour. Kala Chana Sattu is high in fibre and protein. Sattu Sharbat helps keep the body hydrated and it also helps in avoiding sunstrokes.
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sattu sharbat

Raw Mango Sattu Drink

This Raw Mango Sattu Drink is a refreshing and healthy choice for summer. It blends the sour taste of raw mango with nutritious sattu flour, spices, and a bit of citrus. It’s easy to make, perfect for hot days, and everyone will enjoy it.
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sattu drink

Bael ka Sharbat – Wood Apple Squash

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bael ka sharbat

10 Minute Recipes – How to make Easy Banana Milkshake Recipe

Banana Milkshakes is a very easy and simple to make drink. So if you are running short of time and you want something instant for breakfast along with a slice of bread then this is the best combination to go for.
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Banana Milkshake

Masala Chai Recipe

Masala chai is a spiced tea from India that is very popular. This article provides an easy masala chai recipe to make the popular Indian spiced tea drink at home.
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msla chai

Make This Holi Unforgettable with Colors, Laughter & Amazing Food!

Holi isn’t just about colors—it’s about joy, togetherness, and of course, delicious food! Whether you’re enjoying crispy snacks, indulging in sweet treats, or sipping on refreshing drinks, every bite adds to the festive spirit.

Now that you have 100+ Holi recipes at your fingertips, it’s time to bring the flavors of Holi to life!

Gather your loved ones, whip up your favorite dishes, and celebrate with great food, endless laughter, and vibrant colors.

Pro Tip: Don’t forget to prep some dishes in advance so you can spend more time enjoying the festival!

Which recipe are you most excited to try? Let me know in the comments!

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Wishing you a Holi filled with colors, love, and lots of amazing food! 🙂

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