6 Healthy Holi Recipes for a Lighter Celebration

Moong Dal Kachori

Skip deep frying. Bake whole wheat kachori stuffed with spiced moong dal. Add protein and fiber to your festive plate.

Baked Gujiya with Dry Fruits

Make dough using whole wheat flour and a filling of dry fruits and date paste. Bake until golden. Enjoy gujjiya without deep-frying this Holi!

Roasted Makhana Masala

Dry-roast makhana in a little ghee. Now, add a pinch of turmeric, black pepper, and chaat masala. Enjoy a light, crunchy, and guilt-free snack.

Baked Spinach Sev

Mix besan with spinach puree and add basic spices. Pipe thin strands and bake until crisp. This version feels lighter than the fried one.

Oats and Nuts Laddoo

To make oats laddoo, mix oats with almonds and walnuts. Bind them with a little jaggery and shape into laddoos. Enjoy these laddoos to fulfill your sweet cravings with healthy alternatives.

Air-Fried Dahi Bhalla

Prepare a mixture of moong dal with basic spices, shape into small balls, and air-fry them.