All posts tagged: holi

Mango Kalakand Cake

Published by Nidhi Bothra

Mango Kalakand Cake — a bright, fruity twist to the Indian sweet, this kalakand cake is ready to welcome the festival of colors! With classic notes of cardamom and saffron paired with refreshing mango to complement the richness, this is bound to be a hit at any Holi party! WATCH HOW TO MAKE MANGO KALAKAND CAKE: Mango Kalakand Cake — a bright, fruity twist to the Indian sweet, this kalakand cake is ready to welcome the festival of colors! With classic notes of cardamom and saffron paired with refreshing mango to complement the richness, this is bound to be a hit at any Holi party! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on and share your creation with me!

Thandai Mahalabia With Rose Jelly – Middle Eastern Milk Pudding

Published by Nidhi Bothra

Thandai Mahalabia With Rose Jelly — a Holi-inspired twist on a quintessential Middle-Eastern dessert, this silky milk pudding features notes of aromatic rose and floral thandai! Served cold with a creamy, mouse-like consistency, mahalabia take simple pantry staples to make and lets you make an eye-catching mithai for Holi that’s equally simple! Mahalabia (Mehalabya) is enjoyed in countries such as Egypt, Turkey, and Greece, each with its own variations. Typically it’s made with rose and orange blossom water, but I decided to give it a desi-spin. And it’s no surprise that the subtle, sweet flavors of thandai give this dessert a whole new dimension of flavor! WATCH HOW TO MAKE THANDAI MAHALABIA WITH ROSE JELLY: Thandai Mahalabia With Rose Jelly — a Holi-inspired twist on a quintessential Middle-Eastern dessert, this silky milk pudding features notes of aromatic rose and floral thandai! Served cold with a creamy, mouse-like consistency, mahalabia (mehalabya) take simple pantry staples to make and lets you make an eye-catching mithai for Holi that’s equally simple! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step …

Thandai Coconut Rolls

Published by Nidhi Bothra

Thandai Coconut Rolls – with jaggery, thandai powder, and tutti frutti, these flaky rolls are a fun combo of two Holi classics: thandai and gujiya! Featuring warm spices and a subtle sweetness, you’re ready to celebrate Holi in style!

Shahi Mango Dahi Vada

Published by Nidhi Bothra

Shahi Mango Dahi Vada – with a creamy Alfonso mango yogurt and chatpata spice blend, this fun twist to dahi vada is perfect to enjoy the mango season! Sweet and savory has always been a favorite combo, but adding mango takes it a step up and is sure to brighten your usual chaat game!

Thai Pinwheels

Published by Nidhi Bothra

Flaky and crispy, these Thai-inspired pinwheels are popping with color and bold flavors, perfect as treat to enjoy this Holi! With aromatic curry paste and fresh veggies wrapped in a delicious puff pastry, spring has never tasted this good!