Are you ready to make this world a more colourful place? That is what the festival of holi is ll about, right? playing with colours, splashing water, meeting our loved ones and adding some happy memories to or vault. We all know that holi is the festival of colours, applying powdered colors and dusting the streets in every colour possible is all we do on this day. With time it may have caught few new trends like clicking pictures with colours faced and posting on social media, throwing holi parties and so on. But the main idea still remains playing with dry colours. Remember the time when we used to play holi and the next day, all kids in the school were coloured differently because the colour stuck in the ears, nails. Well, lucky were we because this time, amidst coronavirus, holi won’t be the same. Yes, this time, its a curfew in most places to avoid public gatherings. So, you may be playing it with your family, at home, or a few neighbours.
Don’t be disheartened, as I already said that the main mission is to be happy and share happiness with people who surround us. You know what adds happiness to a festival? It’s the indian sweets. Whatever is going wrong, these sweets will cover up for everything. While you can still expect to receive online holi gifts from your loved ones who cannot reunite, you can keep the spirits high by trying sweet recipes because hey! Indian festivals are all about homemade sweets. Here are a few must try sweet treats to make on the festival of holi.
Gujiya
Starting the list with a sweet that is a must in major parts of north india, if you are a north indian, you will know the importance of gujiyas on holi. It is a dish with several regional twists because it is made in many different regions. It is a popular sweet around the time of holi and you won’t find it hard to find one at a sweet shop. It is basically a boat shaped dumpling that is made with flour. Wait for the interesting part. Inside it is filled with koya, a really sugary filling along with dry fruits. It really tastes delectable as it is further deep fried in sugar syrup. Doesn’t it sound like a delectable sweet. You can even use them as holi gifts for your loved ones.
Thandai
Next we have a drink called ‘thandai’. Again, if you belong to the upper area of india, you will know what thandai is. If not, if you ever get a chance to visit, it is a must try drink especially around holi. Oh wait! You don’t even need to visit the north because this holi, while you are stuck at home, you can try preparing one at home. You must have seen in bollywood movies that holi scenes are just incomplete without pouring glasses of thandai. It is a milk based cooling drink with lots of sugar topped with dry fruits. It is just yumm!
Rasmalai
Another delectable swett that you cannot afford to miss especially when you are making sweets at home this time. Im talking about rasmalai. Definitely give a try to this dessert.
Malpua
Malpuas are too sweet holi sweet in some areas and why not, something this delicious should be a must at every festival. Basically, malpuas are pancake style sweet made with flour, khoya and cardamom. That is not all, it is further fried and dipped in sugar syrup to complete the process.
These are a few Indian sweets that are must try on holi.
