Celebrating Holi
Posted on 01. Feb, 2011 by admin in Holi, Indian
The Indian celebration to usher in the springtime is Holi, the “Festival of Colors.” This year, the holiday is celebrated on March 1, 2010.
The photo above is for Saffron and Mango Cannoli (Pichkari) by my good friend, Monica Bhide who writes for The Washington Post and her own site at A Life of Spice. Monica is also a cookbook author of Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen.
You can find Monica’s list of Holi recipes at “Bright Tastes And Colors Of India’s Spring: Holi” on NPR including:
Dahi Aloo Curry
Saffron Rice (Kesari Chawwal)
Saffron and Mango Cannoli (Pichkari)
Chef Seth’s Kanji




