8 classic Holi delicacies that will revive your childhood memories

Bring back your laughter and Holi fun with our curated festive delights for a desi Holi with your food-loving friends and fam. 

Big fan of Holi? How one couldn't be! The idea of bombarding friends with water balloons, smearing one another with colors of love, water play with pichkaris, and spending the entire day in wet color-soaked clothes. Aha, a heaven of a time it is!

In India, Holi heralds the arrival of spring and is often associated with Lord Ram's mythological win over Ravana. The festival is celebrated with immense joy, colors, and sense-delighting festive food.

Missing all of the above? Splashing around in a pool of water and meet and greet with elders for their warm blessings and divine taste of Holi festive homemade delights?

To treat your hard-hitting nostalgia while you're away from home, we've scoured the best Holi delicacies that will revive your childhood memories.

Gujiya: Gujiya is a popular sweet dish that is made during Holi. It is a pastry filled with a mixture of khoya, dry fruits, and cardamom and is deep-fried to a golden brown color. Order this sweet Indian decadence from our online store.

Dahi Bhalla: Dahi Bhalla is a classic Holi delicacy made by soaking fried lentil balls in yogurt and topped with tamarind chutney and spices. This savory delight is prepared in every Indian household to celebrate the festive spirits. Order lip-smacking Dahi Bhallas from our partner Indian restaurants, delivering desi food nationwide for free.  

Papri Chaat: Papri Chaat is a savory snack made with crispy fried dough wafers, boiled potatoes, chickpeas, and yogurt, and is topped with tamarind chutney and spices. Indulge in the delicious taste of desi papri chaat.

Thandai: Thandai is a refreshing drink made with a mixture of milk, almonds, fennel seeds, cardamom, and sugar. It is a popular Holi staple made to elevate the festive vibe as you indulge in its eye-widening sweetness.

Malpua: Malpua is a sweet pancake-like dessert made with flour, milk, and sugar syrup. It is often flavored with saffron and cardamom and is a revered Holi delicacy.

Puran Poli: Puran Poli is an Indian sweet flatbread made with flour, chana dal, jaggery, and cardamom. It is a traditional Holi dish served with desi ghee and a side dish as an after-party meal. Order authentic Indian puran poli from our partner store.

Kachori: Kachori is a savory Indian pastry filled with spiced lentils, potatoes, or peas. It is often served with tamarind chutney and is a popular savory snack relished during Holi. 

Pakore: Pakore is deep-fried fritters made with gram flour and finely chopped onions, sliced potatoes, or minced spinach leaves. The dish is prepared in every Indian home during Holi as a savory accompaniment to tea. Order warm and flavorsome pakoras from here.

Wishing you and yours a vibrant and delicious Holi.