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12 Awesome Sweet Recipes For Holi

What is Holi without some lip-smacking sweets? You definitely cannot imagine celebrating Indian festivals without sweets. On top of that, Holi is a festival where sweets are most crucial part of the celebrations.

With the increasing prices of sweets in the market, it is advisable that you prepare the Holi sweets at home. It is not only a way to save some money but is also a great way to impress your guests. Sweets prepared at home are hygienic and delicious as well. Homemade gujiyas, barfis and halwas are the most craved for sweet dishes on Holi.

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So, grab your glass of Thandai with some of the most delicious sweets that will make you taste-buds go crazy for more. Take a look at these 12 awesome sweet recipes for Holi and give it a try.

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Coconut Gujiya

This special gujiya recipe uses coconut which is the main ingredient of this Indian dessert. But, milk powder is used instead of khoa. Gujiyas are deep fried snacks so do not expect it to be a very healthy dessert.

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Kalakand

Kalakand is a milk sweet dish that is commonly prepared to offer Krishna. It is nice to prepare Kalakhand even on Holi as it celebrates the love of Krishna and Radha.

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Pista Barfi

Pista barfi is prepared with khoya and of course the pistachios which have a soothing flavour of their own. Pista barfi is a prefect sweet recipe that you should have on your Holi party menu. Your guests will be definitely delighted to have these homemade pista barfis which is sure to make them crave for more.

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Mava Malpua

Malpua is a traditional Indian sweet. It is basically a fried pancake dunked in sugar syrup. The recipe is very simple and requires no skills. Just mix the batter and pour it in hot ghee. That's all you have to do to make this wonderful sweet at home.

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Dry Fruit Gujiya

You will find different varieties of Gujiyas on Holi. Some are filled with khoya, some with coconut and some with dry fruits. Today we have a special dry fruit gujiya recipe for you which is sure to make your Holi all the more interesting.

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Kaju Halwa

This halwa recipe is laughably simple but do not be deceived by it's simplicity; it is seriously delicious. This quick Holi recipe can earn you lots of undeserved compliments.

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Sweet Samosa

Sweet samosas are a bit of a paradox because when we say samosas you imagine hot crispy triangles that will taste like spicy cooked vegetables when you bite into them. But all Holi recipes cannot be hot and spicy, we need some desserts too. This samosa recipe is also for a fried snacks item, the only difference is that it is an sweet dish.

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Colourful Gujiya

Gujiya is not something that you can make only as a Holi recipe; it quite a common Indian dessert recipe actually. But this special dish for Holi will bring with it all the colours that are due to Holi. Yes, we will make our Gujiya for Holi colourful.

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Puran Poli

Puran Poli is a tasty sweet dish made in Maharashtra. This sweet dish is commonly made during Holi.

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Karanji

Karanji is one of the special recipes for Holi. It is very easy to cook and great to munch. It is very similar to Gujiya.

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Mango Phirni

Phirni is an Indian rice pudding made by cooking ground rice with milk. It's usually flavored with saffron, but this mango version is even more delicious. Check out.

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Malai Ghevar

Ghevar is a Rajasthani sweet delicacy. It is prepared during the special occassions like Holi and other Indian festivals. It is a rich, creamy and unique sweet dish to try this festive season.

Story first published: Friday, March 14, 2014, 16:00 [IST]
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