Festival of Colours

Happy Holi Everyone

Festival of Colours

Holi is one of the major festivals of Hindus. It is celebrated in South Asian countries, especially in India and Nepal. Holi is the festival of colours. The festival is celebrated for two to three days. People pour colored water on each other and cook many types of sweets and other food. Holi is celebrated in the spring season because it is welcoming spring. Hindus believe that spring is full of colours so they throw coloured water on each other.

Holi is based on a legend about King Hiranyakashipu. `Hiranyakashyapu had a son, Prahlad. Prahlad was the greatest devotee of Lord Vishnu. Hiranyakashyap wanted to kill his son, so he called his sister, Holika. She had a magic robe. This robe had the power to save the wearer from burning in fire. Hiranyakashyap ordered his sister to sit on a burning fire along with Prahlad. He thought that his sister would not be harmed by the fire because of the magic robe and Prahlad would be burnt to death. But the result was the opposite to what the evil demon king planned.

As is believed, no one can harm the person who has God as his saviour. Thus Prahlad came out of the burning fire safely and Holika was burnt to death. The other day is celebrated with joyful colours to mark the victory of virtue and goodness over evil. The festival is celebrated for five days. The 5th day, Rang Panchami, marks the closing day of the Holi festival.

Special sweets of Holi

1. Gujiya-An authentic holi sweet

Sweets

Besides all colorful and authentic Indian sweets, gujiya or stuffed dumplings are among the most favorite holi special food items. 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.

2. Ras malai – magical sweet dough balls

When it’s deciding about serving holi dishes at your eatery, how can you forget the Rasmalai? Originating in West Bengal, these sweet dough balls stuffed with cream, saffron, pistachio nuts and served with a fresh cardamom cream have been enticing foodies worldwide. If you miss to include this delicacy into your holi sweet, chances are you might miss out on the footfall.

3. Malpua – Sweet pancake to tickle your consumers’ taste-buds

Malpua or sweet crepe is a goody that is prepared with a batter of coconut, crushed banana, flour and milk, cardamom is used for flavor finally served with a sugar syrup. Don’t forget to add this sweet into your menu. If served during holi your consumers will enjoy the delicacy and appreciate your effort.

4. Puran Poli – sweet buttery flatbread

Puran Poli is another favorite among holi special sweets. It’s a buttery flatbread resembling the ‘roti’ and is prepared with stuffing (Puran) served with ghee (clarified butter) or milk. Include it in your carte and entice your customers.

5. Mattar Kheer – exotic combination of green peas and rice pudding

If you want to stand out in your niche amidst tough competition, try introducing exotic holi dishes in your menu. Introduce your customers to the magical taste of the unusual combination of green peas and rice pudding. It is a sweet-dish served with pistachios and raisins to tantalize the creamy dessert.

Traditional holi food- snacks

1. Papri Chaat

This delicious fast food is famous during holi. This popular snack is made with crispy dough wafers served with chickpeas and boiled potatoes, tamarind chutney and yogurt. Your restaurant will get bonus points when you keep this food item in your holi special list. Serve it in a colorful platter and woo your guests.

2. Kachori

Don’t forget to add kachori, the traditional Indian snack to your holi special menu. This food item is savory and a spicy mixture, eaten with tamarind chutney.

3. Dahi-Vada

Don’t you want your diners to drool over the food you serve and come back to your eatery again and again! Dahi vada is one among the holi foods that makes everybody lust for more. This Indian savory snack is prepared by soaking fitters made from lentil, chickpea flour, or potato immersed in yogurt (dahi) is a must during holi seasons. Top it with cilantro, chili powder, crushed black pepper, chaat masala, cumin, green chilis, or boondi to make it more mesmerizing.

Festival of Colours.