Holi Festival 2025 | Tilda Food Service

Holi, the Hindu festival of colours celebrated on Friday 14th March, marks the start of Spring through joy, togetherness and indulging in flavourful, indulgent feasts.

Bring the spirit of Holi to life on your menus with Tilda’s Basmati range, known for its unique aroma, unmatched quality and fluffy grains.

With consumers having a desire for newness and experimentation, this allows chefs to be bold with ingredients and flavour combinations.

Whether you are crafting classic Holi dishes or modern twists on traditional recipes, Tilda’s Basmati range is the ideal choice to elevate your menus.

* WGSN Cuisine & Flavour Forecast 2026

CREATE VIBRANT MENUS THIS HOLI

We have unlocked our favourite recipes for your menus to create a colourful Holi.

Pilau’s tend to be a common fixture on menus throughout the Holi celebration as well as the popular street food Chaat.

We’re seeing common ingredients such as nuts, dried fruits, cardamom, rose and pistachio in both sweet and savoury options.

Elevate your menu offerings with our Indian-inspired recipes…

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Wholegrain Basmati Rice

Tandoori Chicken with Mushroom Pilau

Spicy bites of marinated chicken served with a delicate Mushroom Pilau.

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Pure Basmati Rice

Coconut Sweet Potato Dhal

Indulge into a warm, creamy Indian-inspired dish, perfect for a vegetarian lunch or dinner

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Pure Basmati Rice

Basmati Payasam

Delicious pudding made with made with coconut milk, roasted cashews, raisins and pistachios and sweetened with maple syrup.

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Wholegrain Basmati Rice

Indian Coronation Chickpea Chaat

Delicious combination of chickpeas, fresh mango, yogurt and curry paste. A classic British recipe with an indian modern twist that can be eaten as a salad or used to fill sandwiches. Feel free to add some chicken for a non-veggie option.

CHOOSE TILDA’S BASMATI RANGE FOR YOUR HOLI MENUS

• ‘The Fragrant One’ – Known for its unique aroma and tantalising flavour
• The authentic rice to serve with Indian cuisine
• No clumping or sticking
• Suitable for vegan, vegetarian and gluten free diets
• Endorsed by the Craft Guild of Chefs

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