Holi – A Festival Of Fun, Family, Colors, And Lots Of Food

The harvesting season is almost here. All the fresh and delicious produce of the season will soon be available in the market. There is no better way to celebrate them than with the festival of colors.

Holi Celebration certainly has its mythological onset and all its traditions. But more than that, a modern Indian also celebrates Holi for all its delicacies. This day is all about sharing the love of a mouth-watering meal after an exciting day of celebrations. After all, food brings the family closer.

We may still need to stay within the boundaries of our home in these dire times. However, there is no reason why we shouldn’t reminisce about a time when we could celebrate this festival freely. So let’s learn more about the fun, colorful, and delicious vibe of Holi!

The Celebration

Everyone gets up excited to celebrate Rangwali Holi. They grab a small snack to gain some energy and kickstart the celebrations.

They are greeted with an array of colors by their friends as soon as they enter the playing field. It’s a common practice to make sure everyone has turned into an abstract painting within the first ten minutes of them joining in. Of course, you can’t really celebrate Holi without presenting yourself as a canvas for your closest pals.

Once the early morning ritual is done, and most people have already arrived, they start playing music. Some communities also arrange DJs, bands, water sprinklers, and pipes to enhance the celebrations.

You may also find an unlimited supply of thandai in one of the corners of the field. It’s a special drink that’s had during Holi and is the perfect thirst quencher and energy booster. The organizers also hire Samosa and other snack vendors for everyone. It’s always good to have such refreshments and bites to keep them going through the wild celebrations. This keeps going on until every corner of the street doesn’t look like an artistic masterpiece.

Starting just after dawn, the Holi celebrations usually end by early noon. As everyone goes back home, some parents also prank their children by saying that they don’t recognize them. After thoroughly cleaning themselves up, everyone gathers in the dining area for the next phase of Holi.

The Post-Celebration Meal

Imagine dancing, running around, getting drenched in water, and just having a lot of fun for many hours. Now imagine doing all of that under the glaring morning sun. Sounds tiresome, doesn’t it?

That’s just a normal Holi celebration. While it’s a tradition that excites everyone, there’s no doubt they get completely exhausted by the end of it. And that’s why the Holi lunch is so important. Fortunately, every household has a grand meal prepared as per traditions. An ideal post-celebration Holi lunch includes a variety of delicacies from mouth-watering snacks, sides, sweets, and curries to the most hearty lentil soups and rice dishes.

Some of the best snacks served during Holi are Corn Kachori, Moong Dal Kachori, Lilva Kachori, Potato and Peas Samosa, Cheese and Spinach Samosa, Dahi Vada, Batata Vada, Pakodas, Chakli, and Murukku.

Sides include Carrot Chilly Pickle, Green Chilly Pickle, Mango Pickle, Chutneys, Raitas, and Salads.

Some traditional sweet dishes served during Holi are Rasmalai, Gujia, Malpua, Burfi, Ladoo, Peda, Jalebi, Kaju Katli, Three Layer Katli, and Mango Kaju Katli.

Barfis come in various flavors like Plain Barfi, Dhoda Barfi, Pista Barfi, Khoya Pistachio Barfi, Pista Mava Barfi, Badam Barfi, Khoya Almond Barfi, Rajbhog Barfi, Three Color Barfi, Coconut Barfi, Mango Barfi, Khoya Mango Barfi, Besan Barfi, and Milk Cake Barfi.

The variety of Ladoos includes Bundi Ladoo, Motichoor Ladoo, Besan Ladoo, Kari Ladoo, and Churma Ladoo.

Pedas come in different flavors like White Peda, Khoya Peda, Kesari Peda, Khoya Kesari Peda, Mathura Peda, and Badam Malai Peda.

In the same way, for curries, you can have Palak Paneer, Paneer Makhani, Matter Paneer, Baigan Bharta, Chana Masala, Dum Aloo, Kadi Pakoda, Kofta Curry, Methi Malai Mutter, Navratan Korma, Rajma, and Surti Undhiyu. Lentil soups like Dal Makhani, Dal Tadka, and Maa Ki Dal are great options. Rajbhog Pilaf, Vegetable Biryani, or Lemon Rice are great options for rice-based dishes.

The Rest Of The Day

After a heavy lunch, you won’t feel like eating anything for most of the day. If you want to have something, then there’s always the option of having a chilled Lassi glass. Dry Fruit Lassi, Strawberry Lassi, and Strawberry Banana Lassi are some of the best flavor options.

Besides enjoying delicious food all day, families also enjoy an evening of board games over a cup of Masala Chai. Some families also venture out for a short drive. But most people also just watch a movie together and relax considering how tiring the day had been. Then they go off to bed early.

The Pandemic Holi

While going out and playing with colors between hundreds of people is not recommended, you can still have a fantastic day of Holi. Treat your family to lip-smacking flavors and plan a day of fun-filled activities within your home. End the day with a late movie night with some popcorn and samosas.

You don’t even have to worry about preparing delicious food. Just order it from Rajbhog Foods and have all your favorite dishes ready in a matter of minutes.

Moreover, we also offer nationwide delivery. So just place your orders and wait for our doorbell. We will deliver all your favorite dishes for your Holi feast right to your doorstep!