Holi is a joyous occasion, and what do Indians do when we’re happy? We eat! And we eat really good food. So, why don’t you cook up a storm in your kitchen? Here are some of the best and easy Holi recipes which you should try on Holi in 2025.

1. Gujiya recipe

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
Ghee
Water (as needed)
1 cup khoya, crumbled
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup grated coconut
2 tbsp chopped dry fruits
1 tsp cardamom powder

Method:
Mix flour and ghee until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add water little by little and knead a firm dough. Cover and rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile for the filling, dry roast khoya for 2-3 minutes in a pan. Let it cool and then mix in sugar, coconut, dry fruits, and cardamom powder. Now, roll small portions of the dough into thin circles. Place the filling in the centre, fold it in half, and seal the edges by pressing or twisting them. Heat ghee on medium-low heat and fry gujiyas until golden brown. Let them cool and store in an airtight container.

2. Dahi vada recipe

Ingredients:
1 cup urad dal (split black gram), soaked for 4-6 hours
1 green chilli, chopped
1/2 inch ginger, grated
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
2 cups thick yoghurt, whisked
1/2 tsp sugar
Salt to taste
Tamarind chutney
Green chutney
Roasted cumin powder
Red chilli powder
Chaat masala
Fresh coriander, chopped

Method:
Blend soaked dal with a little water to make a thick batter. Add salt, chilli, and ginger. Heat oil, drop spoonfuls of batter, and fry until golden. Soak fried vadas in warm water for 15 minutes, then squeeze gently. Mix sugar and salt into yoghurt and coat the vadas with it. Drizzle tamarind and green chutneys, then sprinkle spices and coriander. Serve chilled.

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3. Malpua recipe

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
1/4 cup semolina (suji)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
1 tsp baking powder
Ghee for frying
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
Few saffron strands

Method:
Mix flour, semolina, sugar, fennel seeds, cardamom, and milk to make a smooth batter. Let it rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat sugar and water until syrup is slightly sticky. Add saffron and keep aside. Now, heat ghee in a pan. Pour a ladleful of batter and cook until golden brown on both sides. Dip in warm sugar syrup for a few seconds and remove. Garnish with nuts and serve warm, optionally with rabri.

4. Hara bhara kebab recipe

Ingredients:
1 cup spinach, blanched and chopped
1 cup boiled potatoes, mashed
1/2 cup boiled green peas, mashed
1 green chilli, finely chopped
1/2 inch ginger, grated
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chaat masala
Salt to taste
2 tbsp cornflour for binding
Oil for shallow frying

Method:
Mix spinach, potatoes, peas, chilli, ginger, spices, and cornflour. Add breadcrumbs and form a soft dough. Take small portions and shape them into flat patties. Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry kebabs until golden on both sides. Serve hot with green chutney.

5. Papdi chaat recipe

Ingredients:
10-12 papdis
1 boiled potato, diced
1/2 cup boiled chickpeas
1 cup whisked yoghurt
Tamarind chutney
Green chutney
Roasted cumin powder
Chaat masala
Salt
Red chilli powder
Sev (thin crispy gram flour noodles)
Chopped coriander

Method:
Arrange papdis on a plate. Add boiled potatoes and chickpeas on top. Pour yoghurt, tamarind chutney, and green chutney. Sprinkle spices, then top with sev and coriander. Serve immediately for the best crunch!

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