‘Holi Hai!’ While Holi is here, the shops are all set with variety of colours. But Holi isn’t about colours and pichkaris only. This festival is definitely an occasion for a huge treat. For Punjabis, Holi parties are not just about applying colours or rain dance. It is about a big ‘daawat’ rich in eatables and food items of their choice.
There are lot more things which are included in a ‘Punjabi Holi Party’. So, if you spot the following things in a Holi Party, then your host is definitely a Punjabi!
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Dhol
It is trend of rain dance in Holi parties. But a Punjabi Holi party shall always include a ‘Dhol’. The dhol mix version of ‘rang barse’ might make you fall in love with the twist provided in the boring Holi music.
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Gujhiya
Gujhiya being the ‘mandatory holi dish’ is favourite of Punjabis too. But you might spot Gujhiya floating in desi ghee with ‘silver vark’ in a bulk over it. From the stuffing of ‘khoya’ or ‘Maava’ to the dry fruits, everything is supposed to be a little extra. It is because ‘Punjabis like it grand’!
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Cant wait for HOLI to savor these sweettreats!! . #Gujhiya and #Jalebi from Netram, #Allahabad. . #netram #holifood #happyholi #holi2020 #holihai #Prayagaraj #Breakfastgoals #breakfastdiaries
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Lassi
Of course, Thandai or Bhang is a part of the Holi party but can you imagine Lassi not being in the beverages in the party of a Punjabi?
Dahi Bhalla
The main course of a Punjabi includes Dahi bhalle. For sure, a Punjabi thali is incomplete without dahi bhalle and chutney.
Stalls
Stalls of golgappe, tikki, paapdi chaat or of mehandi are the latest trends in the Holi parties. A Punjabi Holi party shall never miss on these stalls.
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Even if you aren’t a Punjabi and you wish to organise a Holi Party, these ideas shall always work. Consider these and immediately add these in your list. Make your Holi party different and happening from the previous ones.