Recipes for Holi Get Together

Collection of Recipes for Holi Party and Get together

Holi the Festival of Colors is here!! Still thinking what to plan for Holi Menu. Here is collection of festive recipes appetizers/snacks, main course, desserts and drinks from the blog to help you plan Holi get-together!!

A detailed post with recipe ideas to plan your menu for other parties and get togethers as well.

Please Note: This is a long post, refer to table of contents to go to a particular section and check the recipes

About Holi

Holi, the festival of colors. One of the most popular Hindu festival around the world next to Deepawali. It's the festival welcoming the spring and marks the end of winters.

It is celebrated on the full moon day of Phalgun month. It is a 2 day festival. One the eve of Holi also known as Holika Dhahan or Choti Holi, a bonfire is lit which signifies the the cleansing and meant to burn away the bad and evil. Main Holi festival also known as Dhulandi, is the festival of colors. People play with colors, flowers. This is purely for having fun with your family, loved ones and friends.

There are also many mythological tales related to celebration of Holi and Holika Dhana.

Holi also signifies the love and union of the Divine Krishna with Radha and other gopis.

When is Holi this year

Holi in 2024 will be celebrated on 24th Mar'24 (Holika Dahan) and Colors/Dhulandi on 25th Mar'24.

Holi Celebrations

If you are planning Holi party at your place take care that the theme, color, decorations should be colorful and vibrant going with the essence of the festival of colors.

Try to keep a theme and plan your party going with the theme of the party.

Arrange customized paper plates, disposable glasses and cups going with the party theme. These are all available easily online and in stores at affordable prices. .

Music is the life of any party and for your Holi party make a playlist of vibrant Holi Bollywood numbers.

Use organic or natural colors and flowers for playing holi. Be respectful of others and have lots of fun.

Keep the colors and flowers in big bowls or plates so that everyone can easily reach out.

Food For Holi Party

Food is one of the most important part of any party or celebration. Plan your menu as per your theme. You can also plan traditional as well as fusion recipes keeping in mind the interests and liking of your guests.

Plan your menu days ahead. You can make the dry snacks 3-4 days ahead, do the basic preparations before the party day. Try to keep the dishes which can be easily served and made in bulk for your party.

Serve the food in buffet arrangement.

Homemade Beverages/Cold Drinks for party

From traditional classic Homemade Thandai to the grapes cordial. serve these homemade drinks which are not only refreshing but are also health friednly.

Dry Snacks or Namkeen Recipes

Dry snacks or as we call namkeen can be made 4-5 days ahead of your party or Holi.

Salads for Party

Few of my favourite salads that I love to serve for my parties. These can be served along with meals or as snack/appetizer.

Chaat Recipes for parties

Chaat theme is one of the most popular themes for Holi party. Check these selected chaat recipes with variations for your party.

Snacks and Appetizers

Bite sized snacks and appetizers to serve while your party is going on. For recipes which require to be served hot and fresh you can do basic preparations a day before.

More Snacks and Appetizers HERE

 Main Course Dishes for Holi get-together

Main course food combination recipes for the party day

Rice/Pulao and Biryani for Party

More Rice recipes HERE

Curries and Dal Recipes for Holi Party

Check HERE many other Indian curries and Dal recipes

Raita and Dip Recipes

Chutneys and Dips for Party

Desserts for Holi Party

Checkout many other Indian dessert recipes HERE

Hope you will find this collection useful and will have many ideas for your Holi party. Enjoy this color of festivals with your loved ones.

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