Indian festival is all about rituals, colors and food. and when we talk about Holi the festival colors and food. In fact, there are some dishes which are part of the celebrations since ages and are considered synonymous with the festival. Holi is incomplete for the traditional dishes.
Different regions have different local ways of celebrations, India together on this festive occasion is their appetite for great food. A complete guide to eat and drink during Holi. Holi is a Hindu spring festival, originating from the Indian subcontinent, celebrated predominantly in india and Nepal, Month of Phalgun, which falls somewhere between the end of February and the middle of march in the Gregorian calendar.
The first evening is known as Holika Dahan or Chhoti Holi and the following day as Holi, Rangwali Holi, Dhuleti. In recent years the festival has spread to parts of Europe and North America as a spring celebration of love, frolic, and colors.
Holi celebrations start on the night before Holi with a Holika Dahan where people gather, perform religious rituals in front of the bonfire,and pray that their internal evil be destroyed the way Holika, the sister of the demon king Hiranyakashipu was killed the fire.the next morning is celebrated as Rangwali Holi a free for all festival of colours where people smear each other with colors and drench each other.Water guns and water filled balloons are also used to play and colour each other.Anyone and everyone is fair game, friend or stranger, a rich or poor man or woman, children and elders.
The frolic and fight with colors occur in the open streets, open parks, outside temples and buildings..Groups carry drums and other musical instruments, go from place to place, sing and dance. People visit family, friends, and foes to throw colored powders on each other, laugh and gossip, then share Holi delicacies, food and drinks.
Dahi Wada
The vada in this snack is a flour ball that has been deep fried. This Holi food is served in a thick yogurt and topped with savory herbs and flavorings such as chili powder, black pepper or mint.
Barfi
Barfi is small treats that are made with condensed milk, sugar and ground nuts or flour. They are cooked until solidified, usually giving a dense sweet layer.
Puran poli
Originating in the south of in India. Puran Poli is a sweet flatbread. Puran Poli may also contain cardamom and sometimes nutmeg too. During holi we really want to enjoy puran poli.
Shakkar Paare
This popular Holi food are small deep-fried wheat flour parcels converted in a sugar syrup to add the sweetness.
