Holi 2025 is not just a festival of colours but also a celebration of flavours, bringing together a delightful mix of traditional and modern treats. To make your Holi 2025 celebrations even more special, chefs Amardeep Singh Bhatia & Ashu Chugh have curated a vibrant selection of festive recipes.
From the indulgent Rainbow Cake to the classic Gujiya, the playful Rango ke Gubare, and the innovative Sweet Splash Gujiya, these recipes add a delicious splash of colors and taste to your Holi 2025 festivities. Let’s dive into these festive delights and bring the essence of Holi 2025 to your table!
Recipes by Chef Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Executive Chef, Jaypee Siddharth
Rainbow Cake
Ingredients
| S No. | Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanilla premix sponge | 150 g |
| 2 | Whipped cream | 350 g |
| 3 | Mascarpone cheese | 470 g |
| 4 | Neugel | 30 g |
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour six 6-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among six bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Pour each colored batter into a prepared pan and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost and decorate as desired.
Gujiya
Ingredients
| S No. | Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Refined flour | 1 kg |
| 2 | Khoya | 1 kg |
| 3 | Cashewnuts | 50 g |
| 4 | Pista | 50 g |
| 5 | Almonds | 50 g |
| 6 | Green cardamom | 5 g |
| 7 | Fennel seed | 20 g |
| 8 | Coconut powder | 100 g |
| 9 | Ghee | As required |
| 10 | Sugar syrup | As required |
Method
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, ghee, and a little water to form a dough. Knead for 5-7 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
- In a separate pan, cook sugar, khoya, dry fruits, chopped coconut, and cardamom powder over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll out each ball into a thin circle.
- Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center, fold the dough over, and press the edges to seal.
- Heat ghee in a deep pan and fry the gujiya until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipes by Chef Ashu Chugh, Executive Chef, Jaypee Greens Golf Resort, Greater Noida
Rango Ke Gubare
For Raj Kachori Dough
| S No. | Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fine rava | ½ cup |
| 2 | Whole wheat flour | 1 ½ tbsp |
| 3 | Gram flour | 1 tbsp |
| 4 | Salt & pepper | To taste |
| 5 | Red chili powder | ¼ tbsp |
| 6 | Fennel powder | ¼ tbsp |
| 7 | Oil | 1 tbsp |
| 8 | Baking soda | 2-3 pinches |
| 9 | Water | As required |
| 10 | Oil (for frying) | As required |
For Chaat Stuffing
Includes makhana, moong sprouts, potatoes, curd, chutneys, papdi, sev, pomegranate, and seasonings.
Method
- Prepare kachori dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll into small circles and deep fry until golden and crispy.
- Break the top crust, fill with stuffing ingredients, drizzle with chutneys, and garnish.
Sweet Splash Gujiya
For the Paan Dough
| S No. | Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| 2 | Salt | 1 pinch |
| 3 | Ghee | 2 tbsp |
| 4 | Betel leaf purée | ⅓ tbsp |
| 5 | Water | As required |
For the Stuffing
Includes mawa, desiccated coconut, fennel seeds, tutti frutti, gulkand, and sugar powder.
Method
- Prepare and knead the paan dough, let it rest.
- Mix stuffing ingredients and divide into equal portions.
- Roll out the dough, fill, fold, and seal into gujiyas.
- Deep fry until golden and crisp.
- Dip in sugar syrup and serve.
Celebrate Holi with Colours and Flavors!
Indulge in these delightful festive treats and make your Holi 2025 celebrations even more vibrant. Whether you crave the richness of Gujiya, the playfulness of Rango ke Gubare, or the fusion of flavors in Sweet Splash Gujiya, these recipes bring the essence of Holi straight to your table. Happy Holi 2025!
