Bhang ke pakore, crushed creamy kulfi: Add colour to Holi celebrations with these recipes
No festival is complete without a scrumptious feast.
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A Holi twist to your everyday pakoras.
The festival of colours is here, and no celebration is complete without scrumptious food. As you stay at home and ring in the festivities in the midst of the pandemic, why not whip up some delectable delicacies for the family.
Let the fragrance of steaming hot Bhang ke Pakoretake over, and enjoy a chilled Pista Malai Mewa Ki Creamy Crushed Kulfiunder the spring sun.
Chef Prem K Pogakula, Executive Chef at New Delhi's The Imperial hotel, shares two recipes to add colour to your Holi celebrations.
Method - Wash and shred spinach leaves and collect in a mixing bowl
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- Add rest of the ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle water with hand - Mix until spinach leaves are coated with gram flour - Heat the oil in pan - Shape and deep fry until golden colour and sprinkle the chat masala on top
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- Serve hot with mint chutney
Pista Malai Mewa Ki Creamy Crushed Kulfi
Ingredients Chilled fresh curd: 2 cups Double cream: 2 cups Sugar: 10 tbsp Cardamom powder: 1 tsp Ice cruces to keep it chilled Chopped nuts: 2 tbsp for garnish Pistachio paste: 3 tbsp or Saffron: 2gm or Almond paste: 3 tbsp or Gulkand: 3 tbsp
Method - Blend all the ingredients in a blender with ice cubes till it forms a crushed consistency
Holi 2021: Here's The Ultimate Guide To Protect Your Skin & Hair From Harmful Colours
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Holi, which is one of the most vibrant and colorful festivals of the year, is round the corner. This festival of colours can be a fun celebration, but at the same time it can seriously damage your skin and hair through harmful chemicals. So it is really important to prep your skin in advance and not let worry and stress dampen your festive spirit. Here are some simple and easy tips from Plabita Sharma, Beauty Training Manager, The Body Shop India, and Kiko Milano to protect your hair and skin from toxic chemicals in colours this festival.
Holi, which is one of the most vibrant and colorful festivals of the year, is round the corner. This festival of colours can be a fun celebration, but at the same time it can seriously damage your sk..
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Your skin needs all the protect that it can get from the harmful chemicals used in the colours. So make sure to apply a thick layer of moisturiser onto your skin. For better protection, you can also simply put oil or petroleum jelly on your skin. This will guard your skin and stop those chemicals from seeping in.
Your skin needs all the protect that it can get from the harmful chemicals used in the colours. So make sure to apply a thick layer of moisturiser onto your skin. For better protection, you can also ..
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Sunscreen is your best friend. Be it Holi or not, never forget to put on sunscreen! Apply a generous amount of sunscreen 20 minutes before stepping out of your house to avoid the unwanted tanning and skin issues. For better protection, choose a sunscreen that contains a SPF higher than SPF 20 and also has rich moisturising extracts. This will protect your skin from the sun and also from the colours.
Sunscreen is your best friend. Be it Holi or not, never forget to put on sunscreen! Apply a generous amount of sunscreen 20 minutes before stepping out of your house to avoid the unwanted tanning and..
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Just like your skin, your hair needs extra attention on Holi. Do not forget to apply a generous amount of oil onto the hair to avoid the colours from penetrating into the roots. For best result, use the good old coconut oil. Apply the oil half an hour before leaving the house. Oil has a tendency to make a shield on your hair to reduce the ill effects of harmful colours and due to the shield effect or protective layering it becomes very easy for you to get rid of it later.
In case you need extra protection from the harmful colours and don't want your hair coming in the way of fun, then you can also tug it in and wrap it inside a nice bandana.
Just like your skin, your hair needs extra attention on Holi. Do not forget to apply a generous amount of oil onto the hair to avoid the colours from penetrating into the roots. For best result, use ..
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Lips are one of the most sensitive areas of your skin. Do not forget to apply lots of lip balm before stepping out. This will not only add extra moisture but also prevent the colours from setting in the cracks of your lips or even entering into your mouth. Try using the one with a SPF.
One can also apply an Organic lipstick that is made with Eco certified ingredients like Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter and Argan Oil.
Lips are one of the most sensitive areas of your skin. Do not forget to apply lots of lip balm before stepping out. This will not only add extra moisture but also prevent the colours from setting in ..
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Just like your skin and hair, your nails need protection too. The Holi colours might stain your nails or get deposited around the cuticles. To avoid that from happening, apply transparent nail varnish or nail paint before playing Holi. You can also use petroleum jelly or Cuticle Oil to rub around the nails or cuticles so that the colour does not get deposited around them.
Just like your skin and hair, your nails need protection too. The Holi colours might stain your nails or get deposited around the cuticles. To avoid that from happening, apply transparent nail varnis..
