The festival of colors Holi is all about celebrating the spring season with a lot of traditional Indian food. We have got for you a collection of the best 40+ Holi Recipes along with game changer planning tips to make your celebration truly memorable.
The Festival of Holi
Holi is one of the most popular Indian festivals after Diwali. It is also known as the festival of colors.
People play with colors, water, enjoy tons of good food in the company family and friends.
The festival of Holi is all about welcoming the spring (Basant Ritu) and harvesting season in India.
Holi is mainly celebrated in North and Western India.
And like many other Indian festivals, food is an integral part of Holi celebration.
My Tried & True Tips For Hosting Holi Party
Festivals are a great time to come together, share good food, fun moments, and make memories.
As with any event, planning well in advance (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 colors so choose a theme that is fun for the guest. Few popular ones are – Bollywood theme, Banaras Ki Holi theme, color-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.
Guest List & Invitations: Holi parties aren’t for the faint-hearted. This is an event that is going to bring out the wild child in everyone. So invite over fun-loving, like-minded people who won’t play spoilsport or pass judgemental comments.
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.
Party Décor: Try to venture out of your comfort zone and pick up pieces that will lend a festive aura to the party. It doesn’t have to burn a hole in your pocket either – paper plates, disposable placemats, and cups with colorful prints are all very affordable and easily available at party shops, stationery stores, or even at Amazon.
Some fun decor ideas for the Holi party:
- Chalkboard menu or colorful poster announcing the menu
- Paper plates and cups in striking colors/designs.
- Buffet arrangement of chaat and drinks so everyone can help themselves easily
- Big bowls of color/flower petals around the place so that multiple guests can reach in at once
- Try to use organic and safe colors 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 guests selfies
Party Music: There is no memorable Holi party without good music. Prepare the playlist well in advance, choose some fun Holi Bollywood numbers to play (there are Holi playlists on Youtube as well), or you can have one person be the designated DJ for the day. The karaoke Holi party is also fun interactive.
Must-Try Holi Recipes
Holi is all about good food. It is always best to keep the Holi party menu fun, hearty with the addition of classic favorite and fusion flavors.
Prepare the dry snacks a few days well in advance, finish the prep work for other dishes a night before the party and make your partner, in charge of the drinks station.
Here are 40+ Holi Recipes that you must try at home.
Holi Snack Recipes
This Aloo Tikki Chaat is every potato lover’s dream come true. It is one of my favorite Holi recipes. Get Full Recipe
Serve this Moong Dal Chaat with toasted bread slices for a lip-smacking vegetarian snack for Holi Party. Get Full Recipe
Each bite of Papdi Chaat is a real outburst of flavors. It is must try Holi recipe. Get Full Recipe
Have you ever tried making chaat using bread? If not yet, then try this Bread Basket Chaat. Get Full Recipe
Lobia Chaat is a delicious, healthy chaat recipe made with black-eyed peas (lobia) and a lot of vegetables. Get Full Recipe
Chinese Bhel or crispy noodle chaat is a perfect munching snack for Holi party. Get Full Recipe
Matar Chaat or Ghugni is a delicious vegetarian, one-pot Holi recipe. Get Full Recipe
This is the best restaurant-style Paneer Tikka Recipe made at home. It is flavorsome and perfect for Holi party. Get Full Recipe
Gobi Tikka is one of the best ways to stuff yourself with the goodness of cauliflower. Get Full Recipe
Serve Kele (banana) Ke Kebab with mint chutney and sliced onions for a real outburst of flavors. Get Full Recipe
Dahi Bhalla Chaat brings everyone so much joy that it would be criminal to not indulge in them on Holi. Get Full Recipe
Cheese Rava Cutlet is a delicious vegetarian snack made with suji (semolina), cheese, and milk. Get Full Recipe
Mixed Vegetable Cutlet is an all-time favorite teatime snack. Get Full Recipe
Paneer Cutlet has a mouth melting texture with a perfect crunch of corn kernels. Get Full Recipe
Potato Cheese Balls are a crisp and crunchy Holi party snack with the melted cheese heaven inside. Get Full Recipe
These Cheese Batata Vada are the perfect Holi snack for a potato lover like me. Get Full Recipe
Serve mini Dal Samosa with a variety of chutney and thandai for a delicious Holi snack. Get Full Recipe
Matar Kachori is more than just a snack, it’s a feeling of pure ambrosia.Get Full Recipe
This Mathri Recipe is super tasty, with a hint of crushed fenugreek leaves, and carom seeds. Get Full Recipe
Nimki is always crisp, crunchy and a favorite munching snack for the festive season. Get Full Recipe
Holi Drink Recipes
This Thandai Recipe will help you make super delicious thandai at home for Holi from scratch. Get Full 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 of your time. 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 as well as a fabulous digestive drink. Get Full Recipe
Virgin Mango Mojito is a refreshing non-alcoholic summer drink perfect for Holi festival. Get Full Recipe
Holi Main-Course Recipes
If you are looking for a traditional style Chicken Curry recipe for Holi then bookmark this one. Get Full Recipe
Mathura Style Aloo Ki Sabzi with poori is one classic main course choice for Holi party. Get Full Recipe
Who could resist the temptation of Punjabi Rajma Chawal on a festive occasion. Get Full Recipe
Zero Oil Delhi Style Chana Masala is perfect to dip naan, poori, chapati, or jeera rice. Get Full Recipe
Mutton Keema Curry is undoubtedly one of our favorite Holi recipe. Get Full Recipe
The simple and unique flavors of Punjabi Kadhi Pakora never fails to impress. Get Full Recipe
The combination of Matar Kulcha is a must-try Delhi street food on the festival of Holi. Get Full Recipe
Dhaba Style Matar Paneer with naan will take your Holi celebration up a notch. Get Full Recipe
If you are bored of paneer makhani then Soya Chaap Tikka Masala is perfect Holi Recipe for you. Get Full Recipe
An Indian thali meal for festivals is a testament to the grandeur of our heritage and rich food culture.
If you are looking for a festive Indian thali meal idea then try my 10 Indian festival Thali Meals.
The festive menu is different from the everyday Indian meal. It is rich, indulgent, and mainly includes regional dishes and traditional recipes.
Holi Dessert Recipes
Gujiya is a traditional Indian sweet made on the festival of colors – Holi. Get Full Recipe
Serve Phirni chilled for a delicious Mughlai style Holi dessert. Get Full Recipe
The Kesar Pista Kulfi is the best way to beat the heat while enjoying Holi. Get Full Recipe
Instant Coconut Ladoo are the tastiest and easiest dessert for Holi. Get Full Recipe
You will be surprised to know that only 5 – ingredients are required to make this Paneer Kheer. Get Full Recipe
This 3 Ingredient Mango Ice Cream is always a super hit at my Holi party. Get Full Recipe
Makhana Phirni Parfait is the most stylish and elegant Holi recipe. Get Full Recipe
A bowl of chilled Mango Shrikhand will never fail to impress your guest on Holi. Get Full Recipe
These homemade Jalebi will remain crisp for hours and taste absolutely delicious. Get Full Recipe
Mint Pineapple Popsicles are topping the flavor chart on Holi. Get Full Recipe
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