10 special food items you need to try this holi

10 special food items you need to try this holi

Holi is a vibrant and colourful festival celebrated in India and many other parts of the world

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From sweets to savoury snacks, Holi offers a variety of mouth-watering dishes that are an integral part of the celebrations. Here are 10 special food items that you should not miss this Holi season

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Gujiya is a popular Holi sweet that is similar to a dumpling or pastry. It is stuffed with a mixture of sweetened khoya (milk solids), grated coconut, and dry fruits. It’s deep-fried and often dipped in sugar syrup

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Thandai is a refreshing drink that is synonymous with Holi. It is a mixture of milk, sugar, and a variety of ground spices, including cardamom, fennel seeds, and black pepper. Sometimes, it’s also served with bhang (cannabis) for an extra kick during Holi celebrations

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Puran Poli is a sweet flatbread that is made by stuffing a mixture of jaggery and lentil paste inside wheat flour dough. It is often served with ghee (clarified butter) and is a must-have during Holi

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Dahi Bhalla is a popular Holi snack that is made by soaking lentil dumplings (vadas) in yogurt and topped with a tangy and spicy chutney. It’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures

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Malpua is a sweet pancake that is made with flour, milk, and sugar, deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup. It is often served with rabri (sweet condensed milk) and is a popular Holi dessert

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Kachori is a deep-fried pastries filled with a mixture of lentils, peas, or potatoes. It is often served with tamarind chutney or yogurt and are a savory treat during Holi

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Bhang Pakoras is a deep-fried fritters made with vegetables like potatoes or spinach, coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter, and infused with bhang (cannabis). They’re popular in North India during Holi

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