Eco friendly Holi!

February 23rd, 2010

For those of us concerned about recycling, and also trying to avoid the toxic chemicals in holi color, both wet and dry, here are some fun pointers on how to make your own Holi color. A safe and natural Eco and Environmentally friendly Holi for 2010!

holi flowers with perler beads!

Make your own Holi colours!

Holi revelers will be thrilled to know that you can make simple natural colors in your kitchen!  Here are some very easy recipes to make natural colors:

Color To Prepare
Yellow 1) Mix turmeric (haldi) powder with chick pea flour (besan)
2) Boil marigold flower petals in water
Pink Soak a sliced beetroot in water
Orange Dry and powder henna leaves (or just buy ready made henna powder) and mix with water.

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