Happy Holi: Make Organic Holi Colors at Home
The quick & easy guide to make organic & toxic-free Holi colors at home. Happy Holi!
Holi, the festival of colors, is a time of great joy and fun for many. It's a Hindu festival celebrated with enthusiasm all over India. But there's one thing about Holi that bothers me – the synthetic colors. These colors are packed with chemicals that can harm our skin and eyes.
But fear not, my friends! There's a solution – organic and natural Holi colors. Yes, you heard it right! And guess what? You can make them at home using simple ingredients you probably already have.
Red Color:
Take some red rose petals and soak them in water for an hour. Then grind them into a fine paste. Mix it with cornflour and let it dry in the sun. Voila! Your red Holi color is ready!
Yellow Color:
Heat a cup of water and add two tablespoons of turmeric powder. Let it boil, then cool down. Add rose water and cornflour. Mix well and sun dry the mixture.
Pink Color:
Grate one or two medium-sized beetroots and mix them with water. Squeeze out the juice and add rose water. Mix it with cornflour and sun dry it.
Blue Color:
Get some Jacaranda or blue Hibiscus flowers. Dry them in shade and grind them into a powder. Add cornflour if needed.
Green Color:
Blend leafy greens like mint, spinach, or fenugreek into a paste. Strain it and mix with cornflour. Sun dry the mixture.
Orange Color:
Sun dry orange peels or soak orange marigold flowers in water. Grind them into a paste and mix with cornflour, rose water, and a bit of turmeric.
Purple Color:
Peel and grind black carrots. Mix with cornflour and sun dry the mixture.
See? It's super simple! So, this Holi, let's ditch the harmful synthetic colors and opt for these organic ones. Have a safe and happy Holi, everyone! Don't forget to wish your favorite, ISH, a very 'Happy Holi' in the comments below!
