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Holi Recipes

Holi is a special time of the year celebrated with colors all across India. Here you would find traditional recipes to make for the festival of colors. My favorites are Kaanji and Thandai. What is your favorite of them all?

I prepare a lot of snacks and sweets in advance as it helps to serve to so many friends and family who come to visit on Holi. You should also try and combine authentic recipes from some of the Indian states to plan a lunch or dinner menu.

You can also try Punjabi or Maharashtrian and Kashmiri recipes.

Rabdi Gulab Jamun Parfait is a lip-smacking fusion dessert prepared with layers of gulab jamun, rabdi-infused whipped cream, rose petals and nuts. Try my easy recipe here.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Rabdi Gulab Jamun Parfait Recipe

A plate of oval-shaped, yellowish Kesar Pista Shortbread Cookies with visible bits of nuts and dried rose petals, surrounded by small bowls of sliced pistachios and dried rose petals on a dark surface.

Indian

Kesar Pista Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Two clay bowls filled with creamy yellow Mango Phirni, garnished with chopped mango, pistachios, and rose petals, sit on a rustic surface with fresh mint and mango slices nearby. A grey cloth is in the background.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Mango Phirni Recipe

A bowl of North Indian Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabji, featuring yellow potato curry with green chili peppers in a rich, orange-red gravy, served on a dark tray with a side of puffed bread.

Veg Curries

VIndian Vegan

Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabji Recipe (North Indian Potato Tomato Curry)

Three round, golden-brown crispy bedmi pooris are placed on a rustic tray lined with burlap, with a small bowl of curry visible in the top left corner.

Indian Breads

VIndian Vegan

Bedmi Poori Recipe (Crispy Urad Dal Poori)

A plate of Dahi Chana chaat topped with yogurt, chickpeas, pomegranate seeds, green chutney, sev, fresh coriander, spices, and potato pieces on a rustic tray.

Chaat/ Street Food

GFIndian Gluten Free

Dahi Chana Chaat Recipe (Chickpea Chaat)

A bowl of churmur chaat, an Indian street food snack, is garnished with chopped cilantro, pomegranate seeds, and crushed puri, and placed on a tray with extra puri and spices in the background.

Chaat/ Street Food

VIndian Vegan

Churmur Chaat Recipe (Kolkata Street-Style)

A glass bowl of gulab jamun rabdi parfait topped with sliced gulab jamun, chopped pistachios, slivered almonds, and dried rose petals served beside a small bowl of mixed nuts.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Gulab Jamun Yogurt Parfait Recipe

A plate of golden-brown Motichoor Rolls topped with yellow sauce and rose petals, with one roll cut open to reveal a motichoor filling. A bowl of dried rose petals sits in the background.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Motichoor Rolls Recipe

A bowl of Zarda, garnished with dried rose petals and spices, sits on a burlap mat atop a metal tray. Beside it, a small dish holds dried rose petals and whole cardamom pods.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Zarda Recipe (Traditional Indian Sweet Saffron Rice)

Two shot glasses filled with greenish Paan Shots, topped with colorful sprinkles, are placed on a rustic tray with a leaf and jute mat, set against a dark background.

Indian Beverages

Paan Shots Recipe (Meetha Paan Drink)

Paan Truffle is an easy and quick fusion dessert perfect to serve for festivals like Diwali or Holi. Make it using my easy recipe.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Paan Truffles Recipe

Rasmalai trifle served in a jar.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Rasmalai Trifle Recipe

Bored of preparing traditional rabdi at home? Then try this new version, strawberry rabdi which is loaded with both strawberry puree and chopped strawberries. It is creamy, fruity, and needs very few basic ingredients. Here is how to make it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Strawberry Rabdi Recipe

Sitaphal Basundi (Custard Apple Basundi) is a delicious twist on the classic Basundi recipe. Here is a simple recipe to make it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Sitaphal Basundi Recipe (Custard Apple Basundi)

Rajbhog Shrikhand is nothing but your classic shrikhand flavored with saffron, slivered nuts, and tutti frutti. Try my easy recipe here.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Rajbhog Shrikhand Recipe

Rasmalai Tiramisu is an Indian fusion version of the classic Italian Tiramisu recipe. Make it for Holi, Diwali, or other festivals or special occasions (vegetarian).

Indian Sweets & desserts

Rasmalai Tiramisu Recipe

Badam Kheer (Almond Kheer) is a delicious Indian dessert where milk is cooked with almond paste and saffron. Make it for festivals or special occasions for a delicious treat. 

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Badam Kheer Recipe (Almond Kheer, Badam Payasam)

Basundi is a traditional Indian dessert famous in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and some parts of Karnataka. It is basically thickened and sweetened milk flavored with nutmeg, cardamom, and saffron. Serve it on its own or with poori for a delicious treat (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Basundi Recipe

These Gulab Jamun Truffles is a super easy-to-make Indian fusion dessert where juicy Gulab jamuns are coated with dark chocolate. Make it this festive season and impress your guests.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Gulab Jamun Truffles Recipe

Seviyan Kheer (Vermicelli Kheer, Sevai Kheer, Semiya Kheer) is a delicious Indian dessert made using vermicelli and milk. Make it for special occasions or festivals using my easy recipe.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Seviyan Kheer Recipe (Vermicelli Kheer)

Rice Kheer (Chawal Ki Kheer) is a traditional Indian rice pudding that is quite easy to put together and makes for a great dessert. Make this creamy, one-pot dessert with basic ingredients using my easy recipe (Gluten-Free, One-Pot, Vegetarian).

Indian Sweets & desserts

Rice Kheer Recipe

Namak Para (Plural - Namak Pare) are deep-fried diamond-shaped Indian crackers that are a tea-time staple. Make them using my easy recipe.

Indian Snacks

Namak Para Recipe (Namak Pare)

Paneer Kheer is an Indian dessert made with fresh paneer, milk, saffron, and sugar. It is a great dessert for festivals, special occasions, or get-togethers. Use my easy recipe to make it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Paneer Kheer Recipe

Rose Sabudana Kheer is a delicious twist on the classic sabudana kheer with the addition of rose syrup. Make it for the upcoming festive season (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Rose Sabudana Kheer Recipe

Give your usual chaat an interesting twist with this Tater Tot Chaat recipe. It is a crunchy, and creamy recipe where crispy fried tater tots are topped with other usual chaat ingredients. Here is how to make it.

Chaat/ Street Food

Tater Tot Chaat Recipe

Phool Makhana Kheer (Makhane ki Kheer) is a creamy Indian pudding made using puffed lotus seeds (phool makhana, fox nuts), milk, sugar, and dry fruits. It is a delicious dessert that can be served on any occasion, especially for vrat or fasting days. Here is how to make it (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Makhana Kheer Recipe

A clay bowl filled with creamy Makhana Phirni, garnished with saffron strands, chopped pistachios, and almonds, placed on a textured brown mat with a decorative napkin and makhana seeds in the background.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Makhana Phirni Recipe

Farali Rajgira Atta Sheera (Rajgira Halwa, Rajgara No Sheero, Amaranth Flour Halwa)) served in a bowl.

Indian

GFIndian Gluten Free

Rajgira Sheera Recipe (Rajgira Halwa)

Three small glass bowls of creamy Paan Panna Cotta, garnished with chopped nuts and dried rose petals, placed on a rustic metal tray with a burlap cloth and a vintage spoon beside them.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Paan Panna Cotta Recipe

A bowl of creamy Semiya Payasam (vermicelli kheer) garnished with chopped nuts, raisins, and dried rose petals, placed on a rustic tray with scattered cashews and a textured burlap mat underneath.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Semiya Payasam Recipe (Vermicelli Payasam)

A brass bowl filled with creamy Doodh Pak dessert, garnished with saffron strands, small brown tapioca pearls, and placed on a rustic burlap mat with almonds and cardamom pods nearby.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Doodh Pak Recipe

A white bowl filled with creamy Besan Halwa, garnished with sliced almonds, pistachios, and dried rose petals, placed on a rustic mat with a spoon resting inside. A green plate with more garnish is in the background.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Besan Halwa Recipe (Soft, Smooth & Ready in 25 Minutes)

Two bowls of creamy yellow Rabdi, garnished with saffron, chopped pistachios, and dried rose petals, are placed on a ceramic tray with a spoon beside them. A bowl filled with rose petals adds charm in the background.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Authentic Rabdi Recipe (Traditional North Indian Sweet Thickened Milk Dessert)

A bowl of orange kheer topped with orange segments and chopped nuts sits on a piece of burlap, with halved oranges and scattered nuts nearby on a dark surface.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Orange Kheer Recipe (Bengali Komola Kheer)

A white bowl filled with Pudina Kaju, garnished with mint leaves, rests on a rustic mat, alongside a glass of chai and fresh mint leaves scattered on a dark surface.

Indian Snacks

GFIndian Gluten Free

Roasted Pudina Kaju Recipe

A blue bowl filled with creamy yellow Pineapple Basundi, garnished with pineapple slices, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut, sits on a rustic surface with a pineapple crown nearby.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Pineapple Basundi Recipe

A bowl of Custard Rasgulla, an Indian dessert with cheese balls soaked in creamy, saffron milk and garnished with dried rose petals and chopped nuts, placed on burlap with a small bowl of garnishes beside it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Custard Rasgulla Recipe

A black bowl filled with creamy Mango Basundi, is garnished with chopped mango pieces, mint leaves, and nuts on a burlap cloth. A sliced mango and fresh mint leaves rest in the background on a dark surface.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Mango Basundi Recipe

A close-up of two glasses filled with dark red Gajar Kanji, topped with spices, placed on a burlap mat with mint leaves beside them. A small bowl and more mint leaves are in the background.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten FreeVIndian Vegan

Kanji Recipe (Traditional Indian Fermented Probiotic Drink)

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