Month: February 2024

Ready to find out your answer to the most searched question, Holi 2024 mein kab hai or When is Holi 2024? It is on 25th March 2024. And I have something special for this most-awaited day of celebration. 10-minute recipes for bringing our loved ones together for a delicious feast with shared laughter. With the colourful festival just around the corner, let’s make every bite count and create lasting memories to cherish for life.

These mouthwatering Holi dishes are just what we need to make our festivities even more special. Trust me, you won’t want to miss out on these delicious treats!

Happy eating!

1. Aloo Chaat

Potato, the most basic vegetable of all time, is seasoned with a variety of Indian spices. A tasty snack called aloo chaat can be made in about ten minutes. To just have fun, prepare this tasty Indian snack at home.

Ingredients

• 250 gms Potato
• For Chaat: 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp red chilli
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
• Black salt/white salt as per taste
• 1 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves
• 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
• 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp sweet tamarind chutney
• 1 to 2 tsp lemon juice

Steps

• Take peeled potatoes and cut into finger-sized pieces.
• Fry them till golden brown over medium-low heat.
• Add them to Chaat and stir thoroughly before serving the heated mixture.

2. Dahi Puri

Pani puri is another excellent choice for a quick Holi special treat, especially with its splattering ‘pani.’ It’s simple to prepare, and once prepared, you can reuse the ingredients repeatedly throughout Holi 2024, even if you have found late that Holi 2024 me kab hai.

Ingredients

• 8 Puris (Gol Gappa)
• 1/2 cup boiled & chopped potatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 & 1/2 tbsp tamarind chutney
• 1 & 1/2 tsp green chutney
• 1/2 tsp garlic chutney (optional)
• 1/2 cup beaten curd
• 1/4 cup sev
• Chopped coriander to garnish

Steps

• Break and open the pani puri and fill each one with 1 tablespoon of chopped, boiled potatoes and 1/2 tablespoon of chopped onions.
• Sprinkle it with 1/4 tsp of garlic chutney, 1/2 tsp of green chutney, and 1 teaspoon of tamarind chutney.
• Each puri is topped with 1 tablespoon of curd, some sev, and coriander leaves. Your dahi puris are now ready to eat.

3. Paneer Pakoras

Any dish using paneer is amazing. This simple Indian snack recipe is a love for a lifetime even though it only takes ten minutes to prepare. When you have visitors over, it also makes for a good recipe for holi.

Ingredients

• 150 grams of paneer cut into squares
• 1 cup besan
• 1 pinch turmeric powder
• 2 pinches of red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1 to 2 pinches of garam masala powder
• 1 pinch asafetida (hing)
• salt as required
• 2/3 to 3/4 cup water
• Ghee/oil to fry

Steps

• Add besan to a bowl.
• In accordance with the directions, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, carom seeds, garam masala, hing, and salt now.
• Whisk it, then begin adding water in small amounts.
• To make a batter that is just a little bit thick, now use the mix-and-cut method.
• Around 1-2 cups of ghee or oil should be added to a hot pan. Wait until it is warm.
• Now at medium temperature, add the paneer pieces that have been diced to the batter, and drop them into the hot ghee or oil.
• Let it get crispy and golden brown. With green, red, or both chutneys, serve hot.

4. Bhel Puri

Every time anyone has hankering for the spiciness of street cuisine, I’ve seen my dad prepare a delicious plate of bhel puri at home. Almost anything may be added and it will still taste like a warm hug.

Ingredients

• 2 cups murmura / puffed rice
• 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 potato/aloo (boiled & cubed)
• 3 papdi (crushed)
• 2 tbsp fried peanuts
• 2 tbsp tomato (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala
• 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp tamarind chutney
• 2 tbsp green chutney
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp sev
• 1 tsp coriander

Steps

• Take 2 cups murmur and place it in a sizable mixing dish.
• Add 2 2 tbsp fried peanuts, 3 crumbled papdi, 1/2 onion, 1/2 potato, add 2 tbsp of tomato, 1/2 tsp of chaat masala, 1/4 tsp of chilli powder, and 1/4 tsp of salt as well.
• Make sure the spices are well blended.
• Add 3 tbsp of tamarind chutney, 2 tbsp of green chutney, and 1 tsp of lemon juice after that.Add 2 tbsp of sev and combine.
• Enjoy the bhel puri once it has been topped with some crushed papdi, onion, and coriander.

5. Poha

Poha, which was originally eaten as a breakfast item, is now a delicious Indian snack and just takes ten minutes to prepare. The best thing about this dish is that, once you master it, you can prepare and consume it in less than 10 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups poha/flattened rice
• 1 onion medium
• 12-14 curry leaves
• 2 green chilli
• ¼ cup raw peanuts
• 1 tsp mustard/rai seed
• ¼ tsp turmeric/haldi powder
• 2 tsp refined oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• Fresh coriander for garnishing
• Salt to taste

Steps

• Add poha to a sieve and rinse it thoroughly with water. Let the poha rest, till the rest of the ingredients are prepared.
• Add poha to a sieve after a thorough water rinse. Add some sugar and combine it carefully. While we prepare the remaining ingredients, let the poha rest for a while.
• Raw peanuts should be added to a pan and dry-roasted for 3–4 minutes, or until they become aromatic over a medium flame.
• Place the peanuts in a bowl, then add oil to the same pan. Let the oil gets heated, and add mustard seeds to it. When the mustard seeds pop, add chopped onions and cook them for one minute.
• Add several curry leaves and continue to cook the onions for an additional until they turn golden.
• After that add turmeric, and stir with light hands before adding peanuts and poha. Avoid overmixing or the poha may break.
• Cook it for 2 minutes on a low to medium burner while covering it with a lid. Once finished, drizzle some fresh coriander and lemon juice on top and enjoy your holi special food!

6. Instant Oats Dosa

This is a perfect treat for Holi 2024 that is healthy, multi-nutritious, and quick to make. Experience the flavourful essence of Holi and Ranga Panchami with this delightful recipe this year.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/4 cup rice flour
• 1/4 cup Rava (sooji)
• 1/2cup Curd
• 1/4cup finely chopped onion or 1 finely chopped small onion
• 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
• 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• 1 to 1.5 tsp chopped coriander leaves
• 7 to 8 curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp black pepper – crushed
• 1 to 2 tsp grated coconut optional
• 1.25 cups water or add as required
• Salt as taste
• 10 tsp oil

Steps

• Grind cooking oats, add 1/4 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup rava/sooji, 1/2 cup fresh curd, and 1 cup water.
• Stir until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
• Add finely chopped onion, ginger, green chillies, coriander leaves, and curry leaves, finely chopped as directed.
• Stir well again, and then add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, crushed black pepper and salt to taste. Stir once more.
• Heat a nonstick pan on medium heat with 1/2 teaspoon oil and spread.
• Stir the batter, then use a ladle to pour it from the outside to the centre.
• Flip and cook the other side once the base has become crisp and golden. Serve with coconut or green chutney and enjoy!

7. Watermelon Olive & Feta Salad

Here’s a fruit that’s been transformed into a luscious summer salad that you can eat all day. It will hydrate your body while keeping toxic elements at bay. It’s a quick healthy snack that only takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

• 1 medium watermelon
• 8-10 pitted black olives
• 2 tablespoons feta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (for dressing)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of crushed black peppercorns
• 6-7 fresh oregano sprigs
• Chopped 6-7 fresh parsley sprigs
• Chopped 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps

• Using a melon scooper, cut the watermelon in half to make this recipe for holi and scoop out balls.
• To make the dressing, combine lemon juice, salt, crushed black pepper, oregano, and parsley in a mixing bowl. Now begin whisking.
• Then add the olive oil and whisk once more.
• Mix together the melon balls, mint leaves, olives, and dressing in a large mixing bowl. Place the dressing in a serving bowl and top with the feta cheese.

8. Coconut Logs

A 2-ingredient snack that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and provides health benefits and flavour for as long as it lasts. Serve them as an after-dinner dessert.

Ingredient

• 1/2 cup dates pitted
• 1 cup desiccated coconut

Steps

• Blend the first two ingredients in a blender until they are combined.
• Roll into 6 logs and serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.

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9. Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Peanut butter and oatmeal is one of the best recipes to try on Holi 2024. What could be a better combination that is tasty and healthy equally? This recipe is a blessing for our taste buds, and perfect to lift our festive joy this Holi 2024.

Ingredients

• 1/8 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Old-Fashioned Oats
• 2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
• 2 Teaspoon Grounded Cinnamon
• 2 Tablespoons Honey

Steps

• Take a saucepan, add water and salt, and boil it.
• Add the oats and stir to combine.
• Cook for about 4-5 minutes on medium heat.
• Dress it in peanut butter, cinnamon, and honey

10. Apple Moons

Do you like apples? These crescent apples with peanut butter and granola goodness will ship you to the moon. And you don’t have to be worried about your weight.

Ingredients

• 1-2 apples
• Peanut butter
• Loose granola

Steps

• Slice the apple into crescent shapes.
• Spread the exposed side with peanut butter.
• Press the slices against the granola, then freeze for 4-5 minutes before serving.

11. EggToasty

This quick egg recipe for holi will come in handy for anyone who enjoys eggs with toasted bread. It’s time to bring them to life by combining the entire meal into one. “Egg toasty” we can say this to it.

Ingredients

• 1 Egg
• A single piece of bread
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Coriander to sprinkle

Steps

• Punch a hole in a piece of bread with a cup.
• Spread some butter on a nonstick pan and toast the bread.
• Crack the egg into the hole and season with salt, chilli powder, and black pepper as directed.
• Allow it to cook. When finished, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

12. Grilled Sandwich

When the craving for something light and tasty comes up during the day, the solution is a delectable grilled sandwich. The great thing about grilled sandwiches is that you can stuff them with as many veggies, chicken fillings, sauces, and cheese as you want and they will still taste delicious.

Ingredients

• 2 slices brown bread
• 1 handful mint leaves
• 2 pinches salt
• 1 small tomato
• 1 medium boiled potato
• 1/4 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 handful coriander leaves
• 2 green chilli
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 small onion
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 2 wedges of cheddar cheese

Steps

• Trim the bread on all sides, spread butter on one side, and then spread the green chutney all over.
• Place the cucumber, tomato, and onion slices, as well as the potato slice, on top of the bread slice.
• Season the vegetables with salt and chaat masala. Spread the grated cheese on top and top with the other slice of bread.
• Grill the sandwich for about 2-3 minutes on each side. When finished, cut into pieces and serve hot.

13. Rumaly Burger

Try not to be misled by the dish’s name because you are about to witness something extraordinary. Once you’ve had a Rumaly burger you will always demand it. A real gem in the cooking world and heaven-made for clumsy chefs like myself. Perfect to add some festive flair to our Holi this year.

Ingredients

• Bread/Buns
• Soy chunks
• Cream & Mayonnaise
• Spices( Salt, pepper, garam masala, chicken masala)
• Corriander to garnish
• Eggs

Steps

• Make a hash-brown omelette.
• Place the soaked soya chunks in the pan while it cooks.
• Mix in the cream, 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise, and spices. Mix thoroughly.
• After your omelette has finished cooking, toast your bread/buns until brown.
• Pick up the omelette and place it carefully on the toasted bread/bun.
• Place the filling on the bed and fold the omelette over it to cover it.
• Put another piece of bread/bun on top and you’re ready to rock your world.

14. Cheesy Maggi

When your heart desires all of the creamy delicacies from around the world, make this basic Maggi with an Italian twist. Ensure that there is enough cheese to go around for this holi special food.

Ingredients

• Maggi double pack
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon grated Garlic
• 1 cup Chopped Veggies (capsicum, bell peppers, onion)
• 1-2 tablespoon Cheese spread
• Chopped Basil leaves

Steps

• Heat the oil in a nonstick pan and fry the grated garlic for a minute before adding the basil leaves.
• Cook the chopped vegetables until tender.
• Turn off the heat and spread the cheese spread over the diced vegetables. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
• Make your regular Maggi noodles. When finished, pour the well-cooked Maggi with an Italian twist.
• Garnish with basil leaves and serve immediately.

15. Malai Paneer Chilli Flake Squares

This quick evening snack recipe is simple to prepare. To make a hot evening snack, smush staple cottage cheese into a ball and top with spicy red chilli flakes. It’s a great kitchen hack for a holi get-together.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup crumbled malai paneer (cottage cheese)
• 2 tbsp dry red chilli flakes
• 1 tsp salt

Steps

• On a plate, combine paneer and salt and cut in squares.
• Roll them in dry chilli flakes and fry with mild oil on a pan until it turns golden Serve hot with the mint dip.

16. Bread Pizza

Pizza goodness on a slice of bread. This quick evening snack takes me back to my childhood. It was my mother’s go-to quick recipe, and it is now mine as well.

Ingredients

• 3 slice bread (white or brown)
• Pizza sauce
• Capsicum (sliced)
• Tomato (sliced)
• Onion (sliced)
• Sweet corn
• Olives (sliced)
• Jalapeno (sliced)
• Mozzarella cheese (grated)
• Chilli flakes
• Mixed herbs
• Butter (for toasting)

Steps

• Spread 2 tsp prepared pizza sauce on a bread slice.
• Add some capsicum, tomato, onion, sweet corn, olives, and jalapeno on top.
• Spread a generous amount of mozzarella cheese on top.
• Sprinkle with chilli flakes and mixed herbs.
• Brush the bread slice with butter and place it on the tawa.
• Cook for 2 minutes on low to medium heat, covered, until the cheese melts.
• Finally, cut the bread pizza in half.

17. Crispy Corn

Your chai defiantly needs a companion And what could be better than a bowl full of crispy sweet corn? They’re super tasty, easy to make, and perfect for people who enjoy spicy snacks.

Ingredients

• 2 cups sweet corn
• 2 tbsp Cornflour/corn starch
• 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (maida)
• 2 tbsp rice flour
• Salt to taste
• Black Pepper Powder to taste
• Peri-Peri seasoning to taste
• 2 tsp Lemon Juice
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
• 3 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped
• Oil for deep frying

Steps

• Microwave sweet corn for 1 minute. Drain the corn completely
• Mix in the salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss in the flour gently.
• Shake it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any excess flour.
• Heat the deep-frying oil until it is extremely hot.
• Drop the corn into the oil. Fry until super crispy and golden. 3 to 4 minutes. In a sieve, drain it.
• Now stir in the seasoning, lemon juice, onion, and coriander leaves.
  Serve immediately.

18. Bread Masala

It’s a classic leftover bread recipe. I’ve learned to make do with what I have in my pantry. But, to my surprise, this turned out pretty well.

Ingredients

• 5 slice bread (white/brown)
• 2 tsp butter
• 2 clove garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 chilli (slit)
• 2 tbsp spring onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 carrot (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp cabbage (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp capsicum (finely chopped)
• 2 tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp pav bhaji masala
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce

Steps

• In a large Kadai, melt the butter and sauté the garlic clove, chilli, tbsp spring onion, and onion according to package directions.
• Mix in the vegetables, 2 tomatoes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook thoroughly.
• Add 1 teaspoon pav bhaji masala and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Add 2 tablespoons tomato sauce and mix well.
• Now, gently fold in the bread pieces.
• Finally, garnish with coriander leaves and serve with hot chai.

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19. Bread Fritters

Warm up your gas stove for some delicious bread fritters for your holi guests. This recipe only takes 10 minutes to prepare, allowing you to spend the rest of your day eating and enjoying.

Ingredients

• 10 leftover bread slices
• 1/4 cup curds (dahi)
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
• 1 tsp green chilli paste
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander
• Salt to taste
• Oil for greasing & deep-frying
• Green chutney & Tomato ketchup

Steps

• Remove the crusts from the bread slices and crumble them into small pieces with your fingers in a large mixing bowl.
• Mix the curds in thoroughly with your fingers.
• Mix in the carrots, besan, green chilli paste, coriander, and salt.
• Mix in about 1/4 cup of water until the mixture binds well.
• Make 16 equal portions of the mixture.
• Divide the mixture into 16 equal parts.
• Roll a portion into a round ball between your palms. In a deep nonstick kadhai, heat the oil.
• Deep-frying all rolls in packs on a medium flame until golden brown.
• Drain and Serve with tomato ketchup and green chutney.

20. Carrot Pinwheels

Carrots are high in vitamin A and their taste makes them an ideal snack for a late-night holi party. It is popular with both children and adults.

Ingredients

• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1/4 cup cheese spread
• 2 tsp finely chopped celery
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper powder to taste
• 6 fresh bread slices

Steps

• Combine all of the ingredients, except the bread slices, and mix well
• Separate the topping into 6 equal portions and set aside.
• Trim the edges of each bread slice and thinly roll them out with a rolling pin and your perfect recipe for Holi is ready.
• Spread a portion of the topping evenly over a rolled bread slice on a dry, flat surface.
• Lift one end of the bread slice carefully and roll it tightly until it reaches the other end to form a roll.
• Each pinwheel should be cut into two equal parts diagonally. Serve right away.

21. Microwave Potato Chips

Although store-bought chips are delicious, homemade microwave chips are far healthier. You’ll be fine if you serve it with a garlic or mint dip.

Ingredients

• 1 Potato
• Salt to taste
• Olive oil

Steps

• Slice the potato into 3 mm slices on a cutting board.
• Dry the potato slices with a paper towel until no moisture remains.
• Place the sliced potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
• To keep the chips from sticking, coat a large flat microwavable-safe plate with olive oil.
• Spread the chips out evenly on the plate and season with salt.
• Microwave the chips on high for 6-7 minutes, or until they begin to brown. Remove the chips from the microwave when they have developed some colour and slowly peel them from the plate.
• Repeat until all of the potato slices are cooked, then serve the holi special food!

Try these 21 ten-minute easy recipes for Holi 2024 and ensure that your celebrations come to life. Make this year’s Holi a remarkable one for you, your family, and your loved ones.