Holi 2024: 8 Best Halwa Varieties For Your Sweet Celebrations

Holi, a colourful Hindu festival, marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. People get together during this joyful, colourful, and communal time to dance, play with coloured powders, and eat festive delicacies.

This year, Holi 2024 will be celebrated on March 25 across India and the world.

During Holi, sweets are very important because they represent the sweetness of life, spreading joy, and fortifying relationships with loved ones. The rich and decadent flavours of halwa, a classic Indian dessert made with different ingredients, ghee, sugar, and almonds, contribute to the festive mood and make the celebrations more joyous and unforgettable. Halwa is particularly significant during almost every festival and celebration.

Here is a list of different types of halwa to enjoy during Holi:

1. Sooji Halwa:

Semolina Halwa, also known as Sooji Halwa, is an authentic Indian recipe with a texture that is a bit grainy, and a thick, rich taste. Semolina, or “sooji,” is roasted in ghee till brown and then it is boiled in milk with ground cardamom, sugar and water until it thickens as a pudding. It is often consumed when it is warm and its wholesome ingredients are complemented by roasted nuts like cashews or almonds. In Indian cuisine, Sooji or semolina halwa, is typically a sweet delicacy that is made to celebrate festivals.

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2. Badam Halwa:

Among the few Indian desserts, Badam Halwa is one of the most popular for its elegant texture and full flavour, for which it is renowned. It is prepared with sugar, milk, ghee (clarified butter), almonds (badam), and spices like cardamom, for a beautiful aroma.

The nuts are then immersed in the water to remove the bitterness and then pounded into a paste with milk, sugar and ghee and boiled until the entire combination becomes thick and has a custard-like consistency. It is often served hot, with almonds in slivers and saffron added to its emerald topping.