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Holi is the festival of colours and vibrant hues should also reflect in your festive spread. Not only will it set the vibes but also make the food irresistible for guests and family members. One of the easiest ways to make the tablescape appear colourful is by adding flowers, both at the centre and in the plate.
While this idea is a must-try for any occasion, you cannot not follow it through on Holi, from using flowers to adding hue and scent to the recipe. The deep intense petals add sophistication to the plating and help to break the monotony. Here is your guide to make your festive spread pretty, irresistible, and fragrant.
Marigold Rice
In India, marigold is a flower that graces every auspicious occasion, from veneration to wedding. It is popularly used during puja, to prepare garlands, and decorate houses and temples. But it can also be used in cooking. Marigold has a deep yellow hue that you can extract and cook rice in the water. Yellow rice tossed with mustard seeds, curry leaves, red and green chillies, and topped with coriander leaves, is no short of a delight on the table.
Saffron Phirni
Phirni is prepared by cooking rice flour in milk, and it is served in clay bowls to infuse the dish with an earthy aroma. When you are making the phirni, you can add saffron to the milk to turn it yellow. You can also roast strands of the world's most expensive spice in a tissue and top it as a garnish. It will add an intense colour wherever you will drop the strands. You can also add bright red rose petals as garnish.
Rose Petal Thandai
When you are preparing the thandai mixture with cashews, almonds, cardamoms, fennel seeds, milk, and saffron, add dried rose petals as well. You won’t notice a difference until you take a sip of the blend. Rose has a sweet aroma that elevates the drinking experience. You can use the freshly washed petals as a garnish over each glass. You will witness that everyone will be attracted to the beverage.
Hibiscus Cooler
If you have been watching Celebrity MasterChef, you must now have developed the desire to experiment with ingredients, and hibiscus is something not new to Indian cooking. It is used to prepare concentrated squashes which are enjoyed by diluting with water in summer. You can use the flower to add the red hue and some essential nutrients that the flower comprises. Blend the same water with sugar, lemon juice, black salt, and ice to prepare a refreshing drink for Holi.
Lavender Lassi
How about adding a fun twist to your lassi with lavender? For this, you must use dried flowers, otherwise the drink will develop a slight bitterness. Blend the dry flowers with yoghurt, milk, and honey, and you will have fragrant and luscious beverages that no one can ever say no to. This aromatic lassi will be a unique touch to the spread with everyone running behind you for the recipe details.
