By Sushmita Malakar
Every Indian festival is incomplete without the special and unique food prepared exclusively for that occasion. Holi is the festival when one spends half of the day scrubbing the colors off while the other half is spent gorging on to the delicious food.
Some must try dishes for Holi!
Gujjiya
The classic Holi sweet. This deep fried pastry traditionally filled with mawa and coconut acts a sugar rush to kick start your day. You can however always experiment with different and creative fillings like chocolates and marshmallows.
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Thandai
This deceptive Rajasthani drink is a must during this interesting festival. The drink might look simple but it is a perfect blend of milk, saffron and dry fruits. A traditional cooler that quenches your thirst resulting from a whole day of revelry. Give it some colourful twists. Blend in some strawberries to give it a beautiful red color or maybe you can add some kiwis to give a new flavour and color to this heavenly drink. Add some bhaang if you have a penchant for tripping.
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Bhang Ke Pakode
Holi is incomplete without the tipsiness of bhang, isn’t it? And the pakodas are the best way to intoxicate yourself with the customary bhang.
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Dahi Vada
The list of snacks, particularly the items from the chat centre is endless for this auspicious day. Keep on munching the whole day while enjoying one of those Holi parties. The soft and spongy vada are best enjoyed with sweetened curd and hint of spices.
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Kachori
Another of the classic Holi delicacies. These different sized balls of heaven are a welcome change from all the sweetness and it fills up the stomach too. The humble kachori has been experimented a lot with its stuffing. Ranging from potatoes to peas to mixed vegetables to chicken, each and every variety is equally lip smacking!
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Puran Poli
This sweet dish from the West of India can be enjoyed everywhere on Holi. The chana daal mixed with jaggery and a dash of cinnamon is one heavenly treat to enjoy. Add a dollop of desi ghee over the top to lose yourself in sinful gluttony.
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Phirni
Nothing is complete without the perfect dessert. End your Holi with this light and creamy manna from heaven.
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So this festive season, be at your gluttonous best as Team Salt and Sandals wishes you Happy Holi.
