Holi Special Snacks: Prepare these 5 tasty snacks before the arrival of guests, they will remain crispy for a whole month.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Preparations for Holi 2026 have started. To save you from the last minute rush to welcome guests this year, ‘Live Hindustan’ has prepared a list of some special snacks. You can prepare these snacks 15-20 days in advance and store them in an air-tight container, so that you can enjoy the colors freely on the festival day.1. Crispy Gujhiya (Holi King) Holi is incomplete without Gujhiya. To make it in advance, use a mixture of semolina and mawa. Pro Tip: Add a little more ‘moyan’ (ghee) to the gujiya dough and knead it with cold water. This will keep the Gujiya crispy for a long time. [1.1, 2.3]2. Crispy Savory Namakparas served with tea are a favorite of both kids and adults. Pro tip: Add celery and a little Kasuri methi to the dough. While frying, always keep the flame ‘low’ so that they cook deep inside and become crunchy. [1.4, 3.2]3. Spicy Kanji Vada (Digestive Special) This is not only delicious but also helps in digesting heavy food between meals. Pro Tip: Prepare the water for the kanji 2-3 days in advance so that it gets fermented (sour) properly. After making vadas, instead of putting them directly in kanji water, first put them in plain lukewarm water. [2.5, 4.1]4. Dry Fruit Namkeen (Premium Snack) Namkeen made by roasting cashews, almonds and makhana gives a royal look. Pro tip: To make the spices stick, fry the dry fruits in a little ghee and sprinkle chaat masala and black salt on top. [3.4, 5.1]5. Shakkarpare (Sweet Delight) Shakkarpare is the easiest and most durable option for sweet lovers. Pro tip: While making the syrup, keep in mind the consistency of one thread of sugar syrup. If the syrup is thick, then the white layer will appear well on the sugar syrup. [4.5]Snacks Storage LifeMain IngredientsGujiya10-15 daysMaida, mawa, dry fruitsMakpare1 monthMaida/wheat flour, celeryKanji Vada3-4 daysMoong dal, rye, asafoetidaSugarPare1 monthMaida, sugar/jaggery 3 Golden Rules for Storage (Storage Tips) Let cool completely: Before packing any snack in a container, let it cool completely at room temperature, Otherwise they will become soft due to steam. Air-tight container: Use only air-tight containers made of glass or good plastic. Protection from moisture: Keep the container in a dry and cool place.