Happy Holi -1

~ Happy Holi - 1 ~

Holi is the spring festival of India . This festival of love

& unity also marks the triumph of good over evil.

Also synonymous with vibrant colors n joy ,

it is the perfect time to renew sweet relationships.

Entire country wears a festive look,the markets

are heaped with colorful powders n water guns

( called pichkaris) . On the day of Holi ,people greet

each other by smearing this colored powder

(called abeer gulal ) . Aromatic sweets n savories

are an integral part of the festivities.

Gujjiya Cupcakes

Round gujjiyas ( Chandrakalas ) , cherries , cupcake liners

Chandrakalas are mawa ( Indian cheese ) & nuts filled circular

gujjiyas dipped in sugar syrup . Recipe (link)

Colorful Rasgullas

Colored sponge rasgullas ( sweet cottage cheese balls ), Recipe

( While dividing the paneer - as per the linked recipe, add edible

color of choice to make colorful rasgullas . Another quick method

- buy readymade rasgullas, remove from syrup n keep aside .

Mix a few drops of edible color to the syrup n soak in the

rasgullas for few hours , but the rasgullas colored by this

method will remain white or will be of a lighter

color from inside. )

A Basket of Flowers

Fryumms/ Tapioca wafers - Recipe link ( Kitchentantra.com )

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I'm happy to send these to Asankhana's -

let's celebrate with colors Holi Event