New Delhi: Holi, the festival of colours, is approaching on March 4 in 2026. This festivity calls for vibrant celebrations and, of course, indulgent sweets. Among the most cherished treats are gujiya, malpua with rabdi, and the modern twist of tutti frutti gujiya, each delighting both the eyes and the palate. Traditional mawa gujiya offers golden, flaky dumplings filled with khoya and dry fruits, representing the rich flavours of Indian festive cuisine. Malpua, light and fluffy, is served with thickened, sweetened milk known as rabdi, creating a perfect balance of texture and taste.

For a contemporary spin, Tutti Frutti Gujiya adds colourful bursts of sweetness to the classic recipe, making it a hit among children and adults alike. Preparing these sweets requires attention to detail, from kneading stiff dough to cooling the mawa filling for a crisp, non-soggy finish. With step-by-step guidance, Holi 2026 can be celebrated not only with colours but also with these indulgent, homemade treats that bring tradition, flavour, and festive joy to every household.

Holi special recipes to make at home

1. Traditional singers avoid

These fried dumplings are golden-brown, flaky pastries filled with khoya (milk solids) and an assortment of dry fruits.

Ingredients for mawa gujiya

• 2 cups maida


• 1/4 cup ghee


• Water for kneading.


• 100g tomorrow


• 1/2 cup powdered sugar


• 1 tbsp sooji


• 1 tbsp cashews


• 1 tbsp raisins


• 1 tbsp


• Grated coconut


• 1 tsp cardamom powder


• Ghee or oil for frying

How to prepare mawa gujiya

1. Mix maida and ghee, rubbing with hands to achieve a breadcrumb texture. Gradually add water to form a stiff dough. Cover with a damp cloth for 15-20 minutes.


2. Roast mawa in a pan until lightly brown. Add sooji (if using) and roast for another minute. Cool completely.


3. Mix sugar, nuts, coconut, and cardamom into cooled mawa.


4. Roll small dough balls into thin circles. Place 1-2 tsp of filling in the centre, apply water on edges, and fold to seal using a gujiya mould or by twisting edges.


5. Deep fry on low-medium heat until golden brown.

2. Malpua with rabdi

Soft, sweet, and fluffy pancakes fried in ghee, served with thickened, sweetened milk known as Rabdi, offering a perfect blend of texture and flavour.

Ingredients for malpua

• 1/2 cup maida


• 1/2 cup semolina (sooji)


• 1/4 cup malai


• 1 tbsp condensed milk


• 1 tsp crushed fennel seeds


• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder


• 1 cup milk


• Oil/ghee for frying.


• 1 cup sugar


• 1/2 cup water


• Saffron strands

How to prepare malpua

1. Combine maida, sooji, malai, condensed milk, fennel, cardamom, and milk. Whisk to a smooth, thick pouring consistency and rest for 30 minutes.


2. Boil sugar and water for 5 minutes until sticky. Add saffron and keep warm.


3. Heat ghee or oil and pour a ladle of batter to form small pancakes. Fry on medium heat until golden on both sides.


4. Dip the fried malpuas into the warm sugar syrup for 2-3 minutes.


5. Serve topped with hot or cold rabdi, sliced pistachios, and silver vark.

3. Tutti Frutti Gujiya

A colourful, vibrant twist on the classic gujiya, filled with khoya, condensed milk, and tutti frutti for a playful, festive treat.

Ingredients tutti frutti gujiya

• 1.5 cups plain flour


• 4 Tbsp oil/ghee


• Water


• 250gm mawa


• 1 tin Nestlé milkmaid


• 1/2 cup Tutti Frutti


• 1 tsp cardamom powder

How to prepare Tutti Frutti Gujiya

• Knead dough with flour and ghee, adding water gradually. Cover and rest.


• Cook mawa on low flame until soft. Add condensed milk and cook while stirring until mixture thickens and leaves pan sides. Cool completely.


• Add tutti frutti and cardamom to cooled mawa and mix well.


• Roll dough circles, place filling in centre, and fold to seal.


• Deep fry on low-medium heat until crispy. Garnish with silver vark.

Tips for better gujiya and malpua

1. Use stiff dough for crispy gujiya.


2. Fry initially on low heat to prevent browning before fully cooked.


3. Rest Malpua batter for 30 minutes for soft pancakes.


4. Cool mawa filling completely to avoid soggy pastry.

These Holi sweets combine tradition and festive creativity, bringing joy to your celebrations. From classic mawa gujiya to colourful tutti frutti gujiya and malpua with rabdi, each recipe adds flavour, fun, and festive delight to your Holi 2026.