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Holi Sweets: 5 Tips for Healthy Indulgence, Enjoy the Festival Guilt-Free!

होली पर मिठाइयां बनाते वक्त मैदा और चीनी की जगह आटा व गुड़ यूज करें.

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News18•01-03-2026, 15:08

Holi Sweets: 5 Tips for Healthy Indulgence, Enjoy the Festival Guilt-Free!

•Replace refined sugar with natural sweeteners like jaggery, mishri, or date paste for healthier Holi sweets.
•Prepare mawa at home or use fresh paneer/condensed milk to avoid adulterated market products.
•Substitute maida with whole wheat flour, semolina, or ragi flour for fiber-rich and easily digestible sweets.
•Opt for baked gujiyas or use an air-fryer to reduce oil content; if frying, use pure desi ghee sparingly or low-cholesterol oils.
•Use natural food colors like saffron, turmeric, or beetroot juice and enrich sweets with dry fruits and digestive spices.

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