Special food items during Holi

   When we talk about festival in India, due attention must also be given to the wide variety of scrumptious food available during this time. The riot of colors, Holi, is no different. Here we venture a look at all the food items that make Holi so special, & why we remember it for more than just it's colors.

   A mix of savouries & sweets, our top picks of delicious. Holi special food items are listed below with pictures.

Gujiya :

   The food during Holi is one of the most interesting & awaited throughout the year & gujiya tops the list. Gujiya's are made of maida & carefully filled with just the right amount of Khoya, dryfruit & coconut shredding. Mostly famous in the northern parts of the country, it is delighted by people pan-India. Hence, on this holi season, it's essential to include this delectable sweet dish in your dessert section.

Ras Malai :

   Originating in West Bengal, these sweet dough balls stuffed with cream, saffron, pistachio nuts & served with a fresh cardamom cream have been enticing foodies worldwide.

Malpua :

  
 The perennial favorite malpua is a treat for the occasion of Holi, especially in the Braj region. Malpua is a goody that is prepared with a batter of coconut, crushed banana, flour & milk, cardamom is used for flavor finally served with a sugar syrup.
   
Malai Peda :

  

 Malai Peda is simple goodness-include little balls made with cream or thickened milk. It also adds the flavor of saffron & cardamom & is ideal to awaken your spirits while satisfying your mood during Holi.

Puran Poli :

  Puran Poli is another favorite among holi special sweets. It makes for a special sweet on the occasion. It's a butterly flatbread resembling the 'roti' & is prepared with stuffing served with ghee or milk.

Bhaang Laddoos :

  Festival of colors is a fun event, it's time to relax & rejoice. Bhaang has become synonymous with holi as it's imbibed in the Indian traditions & customs since ancient times. Eating is also considered auspicious in some parts of the country. Ayurveda describes this herb beneficial for releasing anxiety.

Mattar Kheer :

  It is a sweet-dish served with pistachios & raisins to tantalize the creamy dessert.

Puri Aloo :

  Deep fried crispy puris with a spicy serving of aloo sabji is a favorite savory on the day of Holi.

Papdi Chaat :

  Another item not to be missed is papdi chaat. Though the dish may be very common today, it pricks tastebuds during Holi.

Lassi :

   Gulp it all down with a generous serving of sweet or salted Lassi. Make the glass more interesting with bhaang during the Holi festival.

Dahi-Vada :

   Dahi-Vada is one among the holi fooda that makes everybody lust for more. This Indian savory snack is prepared bh soaking fitters made from lentil, chickpea flour, or potato immersed in yogurt is a must during holi seasons. Top it with cilantro, chilli powder, crushed black pepper, chaat masala, cumin, green chillies or boondi to make it more mesmerizing.

   So on this Holi do not miss all these dishes becuz festival is incomplete without them.
Don't forget to share this special dishes . Good night frndz