Holi recipes that you need to try
Holi is around the corner and one can see the country painted in all hues of happiness and joy. While the celebration begins way ahead in different parts of the country and even continues for days after the festival, the main highlight of the festival includes Holika Dehan, playing watercolours and gulal and indulging in scrumptious food. Every state celebrates Holi with same fervour and charm, but the ‘Kurta phad Holi’ of Bihar is world famous for its euphoric fun. The main celebration here begins on the eve of Phagun Poornima when people burn bonfire that includes araad, dung cake, redi wood, grains from the fresh harvest and unwanted wood and leaves. This day is also called “Choti Holi”. Holika Dehan symbolizes the victory of truth over evil. The morning time of Holi in this state is dedicated to wet colours, while the evening is all about gulal and traditional delicacies. Like every state, Bihar has its own range of delicacies that are flavourful and are made in a particular style. Have a look at these mouth-watering dishes and the way they are made in Bihar.