Best Vegetarian Recipes for Holi

6 Best Vegetarian Recipes for Holi 2025

Holi, the festival of colors, is incomplete without delicious food! As we celebrate Holi 2025, let’s indulge in some 5 best vegetarian recipes for Holi 2025, that bring together traditional flavors and festive joy. Whether you are preparing a grand feast for family or looking for quick and tasty treats, these 5 best Holi 2025 special recipes will make your celebrations even more vibrant.

Here are the 6 Best Vegetarian Recipes for Holi 2025

With KPG Masale, each dish gets a rich and aromatic touch, making them truly irresistible.

1. Thandai – The Ultimate Holi Drink

A chilled glass of Thandai is amust-have during Holi. This flavorful, spiced milk is infused with nuts andaromatic spices.

Ingredients:
2 cups full-cream milk
2 tbsp almonds (soaked and peeled)
1 tbsp cashews
1 tbsp pistachios
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tbsp fennel seeds
1 tbsp KPG Cardamom Powder
1 tbsp KPG Black Pepper Powder
1 tbsp sugar or honey 1/2 tsp saffron strands

Method:
1. Soak almonds, cashews, pistachios, poppy seeds, and fennel seeds for 2 hours.
2. Blend into a smooth paste using a little milk.
3. Heat milk and add the paste, sugar, and KPG Masale for enhanced flavor.
4. Chill and serve garnished with saffron strands.

2. Gujiya – The Festive Sweet Delight

No Holi is complete without Gujiya,the deep-fried dumplings filled with sweet khoya and dry fruits.

Ingredients:
2 cups refined flour
4 tbsp ghee
1 cup khoya (mawa)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup chopped dry fruits
1/2 tsp KPG Cardamom Powder Oil for frying

Method:
1. Mix flour and ghee; knead into a firm dough using water.
2. Roast khoya until golden, then mix with sugar, dry fruits, and KPG Cardamom Powder.
3. Roll out small dough circles, fill them with the mixture, and seal the edges.
4. Deep-fry until golden brown and serve warm.

3.Dahi Bhalla – The Perfect Savory Snack

Soft and spongy Dahi Bhallasdrenched in creamy yogurt and tangy chutneys make for an irresistible Holidish.

Ingredients:
1 cup urad dal (soaked overnight)
1 tsp KPG Hing (Asafoetida)
1/2 tsp Black Salt
2 cups thick yogurt
1/2 cup tamarind chutney
1/2 cup green chutney
1/2 tsp KPG Cumin Powder

Method:
1. Blend soaked urad dal into a smooth batter with KPG Hing and black salt.
2. Fry spoonfuls of the batter until golden and soak in warm water.
3. Squeeze excess water and arrange in a bowl.
4. Pour yogurt over the Bhallas, add chutneys, and sprinkle KPG Cumin Powder.

4. Paneer Tikka – A Smoky Appetizer

A delicious, smoky Paneer Tikkainfused with bold spices is perfect for Holi celebrations.

Ingredients:
250g paneer (cubed)
1/2 cup yogurt
1 tbsp gram flour
1 tsp KPG Turmeric Powder
1 tsp KPG Red Chili Powder
1/2 tsp KPG Garam Masala
1/2 tsp KPG Coriander Powder
1 tbsp mustard oil Salt to taste

Method:
1. Mix yogurt with KPG Masale and mustard oil to form a marinade.
2. Coat paneer cubes and marinate for 30 minutes.
3. Grill or pan-fry until golden brown.
4. Serve hot with mint chutney.

5. Aloo Papdi Chaat – A Tangy Street Delight

Give your taste buds a tangy treat with AlooPapdi Chaat, loaded with crispy papdis, spicy potatoes, and flavorfulchutneys.

Ingredients:

10-12 papdis (crispy crackers)
2 boiled potatoes (cubed)
1/2 cup boiled chickpeas
1/2 cup yogurt
1/2 cup tamarind chutney
1/2 cup green chutney
1/2 tsp KPG Chaat Masala
1/2 tsp KPG Cumin Powder Fresh coriander for garnish

Method:

1. Arrange papdis on a plate and top with potatoes and chickpeas.
2. Add yogurt, chutneys, and sprinkle KPG Chaat Masala and KPG Cumin Powder.
3. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve immediately.

6. Malpua – A Crispy, Syrupy Delight

A festive favorite, Malpua is adeep-fried pancake soaked in sugar syrup, making it a perfect Holi sweet.

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup semolina (sooji)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water (for syrup)
1/2 tsp KPG Cardamom Powder Ghee for frying Chopped nuts for garnish

Method:
1. Mix flour, semolina, milk, and water into a smooth batter and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. Heat ghee in a pan and pour small ladles of batter to form pancakes.
3. Fry until golden brown and crisp.
4. Prepare sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water until slightly thick, then add KPG Cardamom Powder.
5. Dip fried malpuas in syrup for a few seconds, then serve garnished with chopped nuts.

Conclusion

This Holi 2025, indulge in these mouth-watering 5 best vegetarian recipes for holi 2025 enriched with the authentic flavors of KPG Masale. Whether you prefer sweet delights like Gujiya and Thandai or savory treats like Dahi Bhalla and Paneer Tikka, these recipes will add joy to your celebrations. Try them out and make your Holi even more special!