Holi is not just a festival of colours but also a festival of flavours. Each year, come Holi, we are excited about celebrating with lots of fun, frolic and food!

It’s a stated fact that celebrating Holi would never be deemed complete without indulging in some heavenly Holi treats. Be it those festive Gujiyas, soul-chilling Thandais or general Indian snacks such as samosas, Dahi vadas and so on. Everything adds a little more to the festive vibes.

Many health-conscious people tried hard to ignore the lip-smacking dishes due to their diet chart and avoid the traditional food of Holi.

If you are also one of those health-conscious people then try out these healthy dishes that would not put a dent in your weight loss goals.

5 Best Healthy Holi Recipes

1.Oats and Green Moong Dal Dahi Vada

Grind both dals in the mixer to a smooth paste. You can add the roasted oats to the batter and leave it to rest till you make the dahi mixture.

Mix the curd and water in a bowl, add honey and whisk it well to a smooth consistency. Next bake the vada, by adding salt and baking soda to the batter. Drop it in the dahi mixture and refrigerate for about 20 minutes before serving. Add Green mint chutney on top along with some chaat powder.

2.Almond Milk Thandai

Blend it all together for a delicious nuttiness to it coming from the roast almond. The kesar and rose add vibrance and cooling texture to the drink. Great for serving in pretty glasses to your guests at the Holi party!

3.Oat Malpua With Banana Rabdi

Make a smooth batter by mixing all the ingredients. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes. Heat a non-stick pan and brush with ghee. Add a serving spoonful of batter on the tawa and cook on both sides. 
Prepare a syrup with remaining sweetener and water alone with green cardamom, soak the prepared malpua in the syrup for half an hour.
Mash the banana, heat milk in pan and add the mashed banana and cook till completely thickened. Serve the malpua with banana rabri and enjoy.

4.Whole Wheat Puran Poli

Prepare the Dough, by combining the whole wheat flour, ghee, saffron water (if using) and a pinch of salt. Prepare the Filling, by pressure cooking the chana dal with enough water until it becomes soft and mushy. Add jaggery and cardamom powder to the cooked chana dal. Make the Puran Poli, by filling in the centre of the rolled-out dough circle. Gently flatten the stuffed dough ball and roll it out into a larger circle using a rolling pin. Apply ghee or oil around the edges of the puran poli while cooking to make it crisp and golden brown.

5.Oats and Groundnut Laddoo

In a pan, roast peanuts for 30 min on low flame till the peanuts are roasted nicely. In another pan roast oats. Add grated jaggery, oats, almond powder, walnut powder and elaichi, to the roasted peanuts.

Mix well with hands first and then pulse it in a mixer. Once all the ingredients get mixed well. Make them into laddoos and serve. You can also try Besan Laddoo (Vegan & Gluten-free).

Here are 6 effective post holi detox tips 

1. Eat homemade food: All the fried, spicy treats from the Holi parties have a tendency to throw your digestion out of order. Eating fresh light food helps settle the system while energising you with nutrients your body is craving.

2. Feed the gut: Have homemade curd, buttermilk, yoghurt and other probiotic drinks to keep the gut healthy. Fill your stomach with coconut water, lemon water and fruits.

3. Ditch Caffeine: Avoid alcohol completely, even caffeine must be consumed in moderation(1 cup of tea/coffee in the day). Rather you can consume herbal teas like chamomile tea, peppermint tea, hibiscus tea etc.

4. Work out: Working out is important. Working out will not only help in the removal of unwanted toxins but will also help you lose the water you have retained due to binge eating and alcohol consumption.

5. Take rest: Sleep, sleep and sleep. The one thing that revives the entire system is a good rest. Quality is better than quantity. Science tells us that the cycle of sleep is related to light and darkness.

6. Hydrate yourself: Drink enough water as you are looking to detoxify your body. Add flavour to your water by adding fresh fruits, lemon wedges, mint leaves and herbs.

LET’S PLAY SAFE HOLI, EAT HEALTHY & LIVE BETTER