Holi is not only the festival of colours, but also the festival of delicious snacks!. It’s the time to let go of all worries and immerse yourselves in the colours of joy!. Every Holi is a chance to make it your most memorable Holi !.
This year, Holi will be celebrated on March 4th, 2026.
While rejoicing and playing with colours on Holi, people often forget to have their breakfast or lunch while removing the colours from their faces or bodies with much struggle!.
However, there are some special snacks to have during Holi in 2026, without which Holi is incomplete or pale!.
Here is a list of the five best snacks to have during Holi 2026:
Gujiya
Gujiya is often tagged as the star of Holi celebrations. It is a crescent- shaped, deep fried pastry filled with a rich mixture of milk solids (khoya), dried fruits, and sugar.
Namak Pare
Namak Pare or Savory crackers are crispy, crunchy, diamond shaped crackers seasoned with ajwain. These are well-known as they can be prepared in large batches, staying fresh for days in airtight containers.
Dahi Bhalla
Dahi Bhalla or soft lentil fritters are soaked in chilled, spiced yogurt with a topping of tangy tamarind and mint chutney. This dish is popular for the cooling effect it produces after one comes back from playing with colours under the spring sun.
Kachori
Kachori are fried puffs made with a stuffing of spicy moong dal or lentil, or onion filling, best served hot with aloo sabzi or chutneys.
Malpua
Malpua or syrup soaked pancakes are fried sweet pancakes flavored with cardamom, served with a saffron garnish and pistachios for a royal festive treat.
Other than these snacks, you can also cook and have dishes such as Dhuska, which is a deep-fried savory snack from Bihar and Jharkhand made from a batter of lentil and fermented rice, served with potato curry, Puran Poli, which is a Maharashtrian speciality comprising of flatbread stuffed with a jaggery and sweet lentil paste and flavored with cardamom and nutmeg. Besides, one can have Kanji Vada, which is a fermented carrot-infused water served with lentil fritters, Jowar Popcorn Chivda, which is a spicy, tangy, nutritious snack made from jowar dhani, roasted chickpeas, peanuts, and traditionally eaten during Holika Dahan for the health benefits it provides.
