Indians are always so geared up about festivals. The festival of colours, Holi is also celebrated with equal enthusiasm like the others. Holi 2018 will be celebrated on 2nd and 3rd of March. Other than just playing with colours and turning out faces beyond recognition, the festival also has some mouth-watering food preparations. There are certain dishes in our wide food menu which are made especially during the festival of Holi. The element of devouring on this delicious food right after drenching into water and colours is an exciting idea of the festival. Not just sweets but savoury items are also prepared during the festival. So are you ready to munch on crispy Papad, Mathris or just relish the sweet Kheer and Puranpoli?

Gujiya: Gujiya are sweet dumplings made with flour and have a lovely mixture inside with dry fruits. It is more popular in the Northern parts of India and made specially during the Holi festival. It resembles a karanji, a Diwali snack but the filling inside differs. This is a rich traditional recipe and you should try definitely try if you haven’t yet.

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Puranpoli: Puranpoli is a popular Maharastrian sweet delicacy. It is a flatbread with a filling of chana dal and jaggery. The sweet filling is called the Puran and roti means Poli, hence the name. It is made on the day of Holika Dahan.

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Kheer: Kheer refers to a rice pudding which is commonly made for any happy occasion. Kheer is usually made as a dessert flavoured with light spices like cardamom and nuts. There are a variety of kheers which are made in different households and so the flavours differ.

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Mathri: Mathris are a crispy snacker, more like puris with added methi to give it a unique flavour. It is also a good accompaniment with tea. Making this salty The and savoury snack is very easy.

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Moong Dal Kachori: Kachoris are a filling snack item, again a popularity from North India. It is commonly called as the Khasta kachori. There are a variety of kachoris but while preparing it is important to get the texture right. Sometimes if it becomes too flaky or too hard, and it cannot be enjoyable. So make sure you all the ingredients in proper quantities.

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Dahi Bhalla: Dahi Bhalla or Dahi Vada is a little twist to the street food, in North Indian style. It refers to deep-fried dumplings of urad dal and they are layered in curd along with putting some spices and chutney mixture on it. Just like Dahi Vada is made during any family get-together, Dahi Bhallas are made during Holi.

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Aloo Papad: If you love crunchy munchy snacks then you should definitely prepare Aloo papads. Everyone loves munching on a papad at any time, it makes for a good light accompaniment with an elaborate meal spread. You may be regularly having the udad papad but for Holi, do try making these Aloo papads.

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After playing with all the colours and getting drenched in the happy vibes, you are bound to feel hungry. Some of you might dance and get more tired, so imagine coming home to a spread of such delicious recipes! Your celebrations would seem incomplete without having good, specially prepared food. So have a happy and appetizing Holi guys!

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