Holi is here, great time for celebration, get-together, party so here I am consolidating list of sweets, desserts, beverages, snacks, dal, curry, paratha, rice etc recipes for you to plan your Holi lunch or dinner menu with ease instead of spending time on what to make rather spend the time on the actual cooking so you get more time to enjoy the festive to fullest.

Things to consider while you decide your menu

Items from each category depends on also how many guests you are hosting.
Choose recipes which is known and liked by most. I have listed most of the popular recipes.
Try to known if any of your guest has any food allergy and avoid that ingredients if possible unless you are catering for large group then for 1-2 people you don't have to change your menu.
For traditional sweets and snacks (pick from here) prepare a day or two before.
If having kids on guest list keep 2-3 items considering kids age group.
Snacks or starters like tikki, cutlet can be prepared in 2-3 days before and freeze. Cook before serving or on party day.
If you menu is long list of recipes then prepare 1-2 curry a day before or early morning unless you are fine with cooking a week before and freezing then you can follow that too.
Finish your work before party so you get time to get ready and enjoy the party rather being in kitchen all the time :)

**I have not listed Non-Veg recipes you can check non-veg recipes here.

Check list of sweets and snacks here for Holi.

Sweets & Desserts Recipes (Mithai/Kheer/Halwa)

Select one to 2 mithai (Sweet), one kheer/payasam or dessert and halwa is optional.

Mithai

Halwa

Kheer/Payasam

Desserts

Savory Snacks Recipes

Select two or three

Beverages Recipes

Thandai plus select one or two (Lemonade works great)

Thandai
Sweet Lassi
Mango Lassi - You can use canned mango pulp.
Strawberry Lassi
Apple Milkshake
Banana Milkshake
Fruits Nuts Milkshake
Cookie Milkshake
Pear Orange Juice
Watermelon Juice
Jaljeera Pani
Cucumber Lemonade
Mango Delight - You can use canned mango pulp.

Appetizer and Snacks Recipes

Select one or two

Chaat | Indo-Chinese Recipes

Tikki (Cutlet)

Pakoda | Vada (Bada)

Soup & Salads Recipes

Select One Soup, One Salad (optional)

Accompaniment Recipes (Raita, Chutney)

Select One Raita, One or two Chutney (green and sweet are good option)

Main Course Recipes (Paratha and Rice)

Select paratha/poori, one or two rice variety

Side Dish Recipes (Sabzi, Dal)

Select one dry and gravy curry (sabzi) and one dal (optional)

Dry | Semi Dry Curry (Sabzi)

Gravy | Curry (Sabzi)

Dal

Homemade Masala

Holi Celebration (Party) Songs Playlist

Off topic, having popular holi songs playlist handly is always good. Make a play list of these songs and having a rocking holi. If you like me to add any more song on the list do let me know.

Rang Barse - Silsila
Ang se ang lagana sajan - Darr
Holi Ke Din - Sholay
Hori Khele Raghuveera - Baghban
Mohe Chedo Na - Lamhe
Aaj na chodenge bas humjoli khelenge hum holi - Kati Patang
Do Me A Favour Lets Play Holi - Waqt
Holi Aayi Hai - Mashaan
Arre ja re hat natkhat - Navrang
Chaan Ke Mohalla Sara Dekh Liya - Action Replayy
Balam Pichkari Jo Tune Mujhe Mari - Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Saat rang mein khel rahi hain dilwalon ki Holi - Aakhir Kyon

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