Holi 2023 is just around the horizon, and festivities have already started. Indians are excitedly getting ready to celebrate the significant festival of colours with their friends and families.
However, with the vibrant colours of gulal making the air jazzy, Holi is also a festival when people savour a gamut of scrumptious sweet dishes, as the festival can not be considered complete without its traditional food and beverages. A spark is added to the festival celebrated on this day when homes are filled with the mouthwatering aroma of sweet and delicious sweet treats. You may satiate your sweet need with Gujiyas, Malpuas, Dahi Bhallas, and many more scrumptious traditional delicacies.
So, if you are planning to treat your family members to Holi’s special sweet delicacies or enjoy some by yourself, here are some traditional food items that are a must-try on this festive occasion.
Traditional Thandai
Thandai is a relaxing and refreshing drink made of milk, sugar, and nuts. A glass of Thandai gives instant energy and sets the mood for playing with colours all day. There is a tradition of Thandai prevalent in North India, where you can also make ‘Bhang ki Thandai’ from the leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant. Its effect depends on the potency of the cannabis used in it. Keep this strictly out of reach of children, as only adults can consume it.
Gujiya
A signature Holi dish, Gujiyas, known as Karanjis, are among the most common sweets prepared in every Indian household during this festival. It is stuffed with Khoya and made crispy by deep-frying it. If you want homemade gujiyas, you can easily prepare them with coconut, sugar, jaggery, and crushed dry fruits. However, if you cannot make it yourself, simply buy it from the market.
Malpua
Malpua is a traditional Indian sweet. It is a pancake-like dish, fried in ghee and soaked in sugar syrup. Its batter includes coconut, flour, milk, and dry fruits, while cardamom provides flavour. Malpua has silky flavours, made with simple ingredients. You must try this with rabdi if you want a wholesome experience!!
Dahi Bhalla
During the Holi celebration, Dahi Bhalla is quite popular. Here’s how you can make dahi bhalle. Soak urad dal (black gramme) overnight, prepare a paste, add a pinch of salt, and then deep fry. Grab a platter and arrange a few pieces of the bhalla on it before adding roasted spices, sweet dahi, and your chosen chutney.
Halwa
Celebrate the colourful Holi celebration with your family and friends by serving these wonderful Indian treats made with semolina (suji), milk, and sugar syrup. It is often prepared during holidays like Diwali and Holi. Suji ka halwa is quite easy to prepare. Simply stir in little sugar and khoya. After that, add in the sliced almonds or chopped pistachios, then serve warm.
(With inputs from ANI)
