Holi 2019 special recipes: Cranberry Lemon Yogurt Popsicles and Matcha Tiramisu

Holi is one festival loved by all when we get together with family and friends for meals, discussions and playing with colours. By the end of the day, we’re covered in all sorts of hues from all the water balloons and dry colours.

While gulaal, water guns and a lot of singing and dancing are the hallmarks of Holi celebrations, food is also an important part of the festival. Gujiyas, kachoris, gol gapas, papads and a lot of other snacks are enjoyed during the festival.

We tell you three recipes that you can make for Holi whether you are calling over a lots of people or having just a select bunch of people coming over.

Matcha Tiramisu from Kampai

Ingredients

Matcha cream preparation

Eggs yolk -4

Egg white-4

Whipped cream-200 gm

Caster sugar -40 gm

Mascaporne cheese-400 gm

Matcha powder -10 gm

Milk-400 ml

Gelatine-6 gm

Base preparation

Italian lady biscuit-1 pkt

Hot water -200 ml

Matcha powder -3 tea spoons

Caster sugar-3 tbsp

Method (Matcha cream)

Mix the yolk and sugar.

In a separate bowl whip cream and cheese together until its frothy.

Mix the egg white, gelatine and milk together until the gelatin dissolves.

After that mix all things together and then slowly add matcha powder to the whole mix.

Matcha biscuit base

Mix matcha powder and caster sugar with hot water and dip Italian biscuit in it for a few seconds and arrange them in layers covered with matcha cream. Later on cut them later in square shapes.

Garnish with edible flower and dust with matcha powder.

Cranberry Lemon Yogurt Popsicles by Del Monte

These healthy cranberry lemon yogurt popsicles are creamy, sweet and lemony. They have the goodness of yogurt and cranberries are a colourful treat no-one can refuse! It’s a perfect blend of flavors for kids and adults, this Holi festival.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Makes 8 popsicles

Ingredients:

For the cranberry layer:

Cranberry: 130 gms

Sugar: 1/4 cup

Water: 1 cup

For the yogurt layer:

Yogurt: 1 1/2 cups

Honey: 1/4 cup

Zest of 1 lemon

Method:

1. In a pan, add Del Monte cranberries, sugar and water. Bring it to a boil, and then simmer for 10-15 minutes till the mixture thickens up and cranberries become soft. Set aside to cool.

2. In the meanwhile, whisk together yogurt, honey and lemon till smooth and creamy.

3. To assemble the popsicles, add 2-3 tablespoons yogurt mixture to the popsicle mould, top with 2 tablespoons cranberry mixture and then fill it up with yogurt mixture. Repeat for the remaining moulds.

4. Freeze for 8 hours. Serve frozen.