Holi hai, Yeah! It’s that time of every year when Rang barse in Big B’s baritone voice will play at every street corner totaling the entire color-induced Holi fun. This is again time to listen to Rang barse with some special traditional foods and colorful joy. Not just your ordinary Holi food, but enjoyable, scrumptious glammed-up versions of them. Take a glance at these 7 mouth-watering Holi recipes that will make your Holi party simply awesome!

 Punjabi gujiya samosa

Gujiya on Holi is something you can’t miss, it’s quite a requisite so this time try one with a fill of surprise. Fill up the flaky shortcrust dough of a  spicy aloo-matar Punjabi samosa blend. This ‘best of both worlds’ formula is sure to get your honors of praise and pacesetter status amongst your friends and family.

Ajwain ke patton ke pakode

Why settle for just usual pakoras when you can make a crispy chaat out of it. Soft carom leaves also known as ajwain ke patte coated in pakodi batter and fried till it is crisp and has a beautiful golden-brown color. This lusciousness topped off with powdered spices, chilled yogurt and the standard spicy green-sweet date chutney combo is street food in an uber-chic embodiment.

Thandai Cigars

When your Holi fun is going on in full swing and your guests are expecting you to serve glasses of thandai, bring out these delightful cigars which offer all the splendor of the thandai and more. Crisp fennel seasoned cigar tuiles, filled with a velvety mascarpone thandai mousse and served with crispy butter-roasted almonds. 

Kalakand

The flavors and textures of this is great! Imagine soft melt in the mouth saffron kalakand studded with chunks of dry fruits sitting on a crisp samosa patty nest. Making this one is as meek as eating takeout and offers just as much fulfillment. Don’t forget to top it up with a few happy orange strands of Kesar for more of the holi vibe!

Jaggery Malpua

Using jaggery instead of sugar to make malpuas doesn’t make this dish any healthier, but does work brilliantly when it comes to flavor. The earthy jaggery taste when combined with the flavor of the desi ghee and creamy rabdi creates something that takes decadence to another level.

Panchranga Pichkari Pulao

A bunch of fresh veggies add plenty of color, nutrition and bite to this festive pulao. Served with cool raita and some achar it makes a complete no-fuss meal for any party. Also, it fits the festival vibe perfectly.

Malai maar ke – Malai gola phirni

Holi is celebrated during the onset of scorching summers in the country and this recipe will help you beat the heat perfectly. A creamy rice phirni and khus flavored gola or ice popsicle sitting pretty in a martini glass make an unusual but great combo. A must-try.

With a quirky menu like this, your Holi party is going to be fun enough even if you choose to skip the balloon fights and greasy synthetic colors. If you still want to indulge them in, no one can complain cause – Bura Na Mano Holi hai!!!

Happy Holi!