Occasions
Holi food and snacks.
Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated in spring with music, water, powdered colour and a lot of food. Here are the traditions and what to eat.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 1 min read
Season
Spring
Mood
Playful, social
Cooling dish
Dahi bhalla
Drink
Lassi
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Food at Holi
Holi food is festive and varied. Sweet dumplings called gujiya, fried snacks and cooling yogurt dishes are all common, and in many regions a cold, spiced milk drink called thandai is served. Practices vary by family and region.
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A cooling classic: dahi bhalla
Dahi bhalla, soft lentil dumplings in yogurt, is a popular Holi dish across North India, because it is cooling and easy to serve to a crowd. On our menu, it is a chaat:
- Dahi Bhalla Chaat, $12.99
- Dahi Puri, $11.99
- Pani Puri, $9.99
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Savoury snacks for a crowd
After playing with colour, people want filling, easy food:
- Samosa Chaat, $12.99
- Samosas (x2), $4.99
- Vada Pav, $5.49
- Pav Bhaji, $13.99
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Cold drinks
A cold lassi is a natural partner for a day of colour and water:
- Mango Lassi, $5.99
- Masala Soda, $5.99
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Find us
Tapri Chai is at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm.
Questions, answered.
What food is eaten at Holi?
Gujiya, fried snacks, dahi bhalla and cold drinks such as thandai are common. Traditions vary.
Does Tapri Chai serve dahi bhalla?
Yes. Dahi Bhalla Chaat is $12.99.
Does Tapri Chai have gujiya or thandai?
Not on the current menu.
What suits a Holi gathering?
Chaat, samosas and lassi are easy to share.
At Tapri Chai
Taste it for yourself.
Our kitchen in Barrhaven is 100% vegetarian. 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Ottawa. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.