The festival of colours, Holi , is all about celebrating the spring season. We have a collection of the best Holi Recipes and expert planning tips to make your celebration memorable.
The Festival of Holi
Holi is one of the most popular Indian festivals after Diwali . It is also known as the festival of colours. It is mainly celebrated in North, Central, and Western India.
People play with colours and water, along with tons of good food in the company of family and friends.
The festival of Holi is all about welcoming the spring ( Basant Ritu ) and harvesting season in India. And like many other Indian festivals, food is an integral part of the Holi celebration.
My Tips For Hosting Holi Party
Festivals are a great time to unite, share good food and fun moments, and make memories.
As with any event, planning (or at least a little in advance) is the key to success.
Here’s a list of things to plan a perfect Holi party:
Party Theme : Holi is all about joy and colours, so choose a fun theme for the guest. A few popular ones are – the Bollywood theme, Banaras Ki Holi theme, colour-based themes, Chaat party theme , and so on.
Whatever theme you choose, remember that your food, music, and decor must revolve around the theme.
The theme gives your Holi party synchronization, makes menu planning much easier, and leaves a long-lasting impression on the guest.
You can design hand-written invites or make digital ones using mobile apps like Canva, Picasa, Keynote, etc. which have a lot of options for beginners to try their hand at designing.
Some fun decor ideas for the Holi party:
- Chalkboard menu or colourful poster announcing the menu
- Paper plates and cups in striking colours/designs.
- Buffet arrangement of chaat and drinks
- Big bowls of colour/flower petals around the place so that multiple guests can reach in at once
- Try to use organic and safe colours to celebrate the festival. Alternately, you can play with flower petals and organic mixes of sandalwood and fuller’s earth ( Multani mitti ) – these are great for the skin.
- Fun/disposable sunglasses available for guest selfies
Party Music: There is no memorable Holi party without good music. Prepare the playlist well in advance, choose some fun Bollywood numbers to play (there are Holi playlists on Youtube as well) , or have one person be the designated DJ for the day. The karaoke Holi party is also fun and interactive.
Must-Try Holi Recipes
Holi is all about good food. It is always best to keep the Holi party menu fun and hearty by adding classic favourites and fusion flavours. A potluck is also a great idea for the Holi party.
Prepare the pre-made snacks and thandai powder a few days in advance . Finish the prep work for other dishes a night before the party and put your partner in charge of the drinks station.
Here are 40+ Holi Recipes that you must try at home .
Holi Snack Recipes
Dilli Style Aloo Tikki Chaat is one of my favourite Holi recipes. Get Recipe
Serve Moong Dal Chaat as a lip-smacking vegetarian snack for Holi Party. Get Recipe
Papdi Chaat is a must-try Holi recipe . Get Recipe
Have you ever tried making chaat using bread? Try this Bread Basket Chaat . Get Recipe
Lobia Chaat is a delicious, healthy chaat recipe made with black-eyed peas (lobia) and vegetables. Get Recipe
Chinese Bhel or crispy noodle chaat is a perfect munching snack for Holi party. Get Recipe
Matar Chaat or Ghugni is a delicious vegetarian, one-pot Holi recipe. Get Recipe
This is the best restaurant-style Paneer Tikka Recipe made at home. Get Recipe
Gobi Tikka is one of the best ways to stuff yourself with the goodness of cauliflower. Get Recipe
Serve Kele (banana) Ke Kebab with mint chutney and sliced onions for snacks. Get Recipe
Dahi Vada brings everyone so much joy that it would be criminal not to indulge in them on Holi. Get Recipe
Cheese Rava Cutlet is a delicious vegetarian snack made with suji (semolina). Get Recipe
Mixed Vegetable Cutlet is an all-time favourite teatime snack. Get Recipe
Paneer Cutlet has a mouth-melting texture with a perfect crunch of corn kernels. Get Recipe
Potato Cheese Balls are a crisp, cheesy, and crunchy Holi party snack. Get Recipe
These Cheese Batata Vada are the perfect Holi snack for a potato lover like me. Get Recipe
Serve mini Dal Samosa with a variety of chutneys as a delicious Holi snack. Get Recipe
Matar Kachori is more than just a snack, it’s a feeling of pure ambrosia . Get Recipe
This Mathri Recipe is super tasty, with a hint of crushed fenugreek leaves. Get Recipe
Nimki is always a favourite munching snack for the festive season. Get Recipe
Crisp and crunchy Aloo Pakora makes a perfect snack for Holi. Get Recipe
Cheese-stuffed mirch pakoda or chilli bajji perfectly satisfies fried food cravings. Get Recipe
Whole Wheat Khasta Kachori stuffed with dal filling. Get Recipe
Corn Chaat is an easy and tasty snack for a Holi party. Get Recipe
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chaat is a guilt-free snack . Get Recipe
Crispy Chickpeas are a delicious, crunchy, and healthy snack. Get Recipe
Nothing can beat classic Peanut Chaat, when it comes to snacks for Holi parties. Get Recipe
Broccoli Malai Tikka is a fantastic vegetarian snack for parties. Get Recipe
Spicy Murmura is one of the easiest pre-made Holi recipes. Get Recipe
Holi Drink Recipes
This Thandai Recipe will help you make super delicious thandai at home for Holi from scratch. Get Recipe
Paan Thandai is a chilled and refreshing flavour of the classic thandai . Get Recipe
Basundi is a traditional Indian sweet drink made with milk, dry fruits, and saffron. Get Full Recipe
This Aam Panna recipe is super simple to follow and requires less than 20 minutes. Get Full Recipe
Make a large batch of this Orange Iced Tea to quench thirst while celebrating Holi. Get Full Recipe
Mango Lassi is the perfect drink to make on the occasion of Holi. Get Full Recipe
A tall glass of Masala Chaas is a refreshing and fabulous digestive drink. Get Full Recipe
Virgin Mango Mojito is a refreshing non-alcoholic summer drink perfect for Holi festival . Get Full Recipe
Badam Milk is an Indian drink made with almonds, milk, and sugar. Get Recipe
Instagram Famous Sugarcane Juice is indeed the best drink for a Holi party. Get Recipe
Holi Main-Course Recipes
If you are looking for a traditional Chicken Curry recipe for Holi, bookmark this one. Get Recipe
Mathura Style Aloo Ki Sabzi with poori is a popular main course choice for Holi party. Get Recipe
Who could resist the temptation of Punjabi Rajma Chawal on a festive occasion? Get Recipe
Delhi Style Chana Masala is perfect for dipping naan, poori, chapati, or jeera rice. Get Recipe
Mutton Keema Curry is undoubtedly one of our favourite Holi recipes. Get Recipe
The simple and unique flavours of Punjabi Kadhi Pakora never fail to impress . Get Recipe
The combination of Matar Kulcha is a must-try at the festival of Holi. Get Recipe
Dhaba Style Matar Paneer with naan will take your Holi celebration up a notch. Get Recipe
If you are bored of paneer makhani then Soya Chaap Tikka Masala is the perfect Holi Recipe for you. Get Recipe
Pahadi Style Potato Fry will add great variety to your Holi menu. Get Recipe
Vegetable Pulao is a perfect one-pot meal for a large gathering. Get Recipe
Rajasthani Kadhi is a perfectly comforting main course for a Holi party. Get Recipe
Punjabi Soya Chaap Masala — the ultimate vegetarian comfort food. Get Recipe
This Chicken Pulao is easy to make and big on flavours. Get Recipe
An Indian thali meal for festivals is a testament to the grandeur of our heritage and rich food culture.
If you want a festive Indian thali meal idea, try my 10 Indian festival Thali Meals .
The festive menu is different from the everyday Indian meal . It is rich, and indulgent, mainly including regional dishes and traditional recipes.
Holi Dessert Recipes
Gujiya is a traditional Indian sweet made on the festival of colours – Holi. Get Recipe
Serve Phirni chilled for a delicious Mughlai style Holi dessert. Get Recipe
The Kesar Pista Kulfi is the best way to beat the heat while enjoying Holi. Get Recipe
Instant Coconut Ladoo is the tastiest and easiest dessert for Holi. Get Recipe
You will be surprised to know that only 5 – ingredients are required to make this Paneer Kheer. Get Recipe
This 3 Ingredient Mango Ice Cream is always a super hit at my Holi party. Get Recipe
Makhana Phirni Parfait is the most stylish and elegant Holi recipe. Get Recipe
A bowl of chilled Mango Shrikhand will never fail to impress your guest on Holi. Get Recipe
These homemade jalebis will remain crisp for hours and taste delicious . Get Recipe
Mint Pineapple Popsicles are topping the flavour chart on Holi . Get Recipe
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These sweet, spicy, tangy masala-flavoured pineapple popsicles are my favourite summer treat. You need only a few ingredients to make these vegan and gluten-free fruit popsicles. Be sure to watch the video!
These refreshing masala popsicles are a snap to make.
If you love the combination of sweet and sour – I’m happy to report that these pineapple popsicles are truly delightful.
One bite of pineapple popsicles will remind you of kala khatta – a familiar Indian savoury flavour. The sweetness and tartness of pineapple, the freshness of mint, and the heat of spices create a delectable flavour.
Once you’ve tracked down the ingredients and a suitable popsicle mould, these fruity popsicles are stupidly easy to assemble.
More Reasons To LOVE Pineapple Popsicles
- has a delicious savoury flavour
- requires only 6 ingredients
- perfect for kids and adults
- vegan and gluten-free
- easy blender recipe
- no cooking required
Ingredients Required
Pineapple: You can make these popsicles with fresh or tinned pineapple. If you use fresh pineapple as I do, ensure it is ripe.
Juice: I add pineapple juice and lemon juice. Adjust the amount of sugar according to the taste of the pineapple juice. If it is too sweet, avoid adding sugar separately to the popsicles.
Savoury Flavour: Chaat Masala, Cumin Powder, Salt
Mint: The fresh mint leaves give a refreshing taste to the popsicles.
Watch Pineapple Popsicles Video
Pineapple Popsicle Flavour Variations
Blend strawberries with water. Add at the bottom of the popsicle mould. Freeze until set. Top it with a layer of pineapple mix. You will end up with vibrant strawberry and pineapple popsicles.
Add whole pineapple slices or chopped strawberries while freezing the popsicles.
You can add a splash of your favourite alcohol to the popsicles to make them a little boozy.
Add chopped jalapenos or mildly spicy green chillies to make popsicles a little spicier.
With these popsicles, you can add other fresh fruits like blueberries, cherries, raspberries, or kiwi.
More Pineapple Recipes
- Pineapple Raita
- Pineapple Halwa
- Pineapple Salad
- Pineapple Fried Rice
- Pineapple Chicken Curry
- Pasta Salad With Pineapple
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Ingredients
- ▢ 1 Cup chopped pineapple
- ▢ 2 Cup pineapple juice
- ▢ ¼ Cup fresh mint leaves
- ▢ 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ▢ 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar (optional)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
- ▢ ½ teaspoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
Instructions
- Combine pineapple, mint leaves, sugar, chaat masala, cumin powder and lemon juice in a blender.
- Add pineapple juice as well in the blender.
- Blend all the ingredients together to a smooth consistency. Taste and adjust the amount of sweetness accordingly.
- Pour the liquid into the popsicle molds. Freeze till set. Approximately 3 – 4 hours.
- To remove, dip each popsicle in hot water for 20 seconds or so, then remove. The popsicles will keep, frozen airtight, for up to several weeks.
- Serve Pineapple and Mint Popsicles chilled on a summer afternoon.
Recipe Notes:
- To take the popsicles out of the moulds, place the popsicle mould upside down and run a little warm water over the bottom. The popsicles should pop right out.
- Taste the pineapple juice and then add the sugar accordingly.
Nutrition
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