Karina Sharma
Peera – A traditional sweet made of milk and sugar, similar to peda, but firmer in texture.
Gulgula – Small, sweet fried dough balls, similar to Indian malpuas but simpler, enjoyed during Phagwah.
Kurma – A crunchy, deep-fried snack coated in sugar syrup, similar to shakarpara, made by Indo-Caribbean communities for Holi.
Gato Patate – A sweet potato pastry stuffed with coconut and jaggery, enjoyed by the Indo-Mauritian community during Holi.
Aloo Tama – A curry made of potatoes, bamboo shoots, and black-eyed peas, enjoyed in some regions of Nepal during Holi.
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Bojo Cake – A moist and dense cassava and coconut cake, often made during Holi (Phagwa) celebrations by the Indo-Surinamese community.
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