Aaloo papad is a must have around Holi festival in March. The strong sun has many families making this delectable potato crisp to celebrate Holi and eat through the year. Well, this is how it still is in many Lucknow homes and even one school!

Hibiscus tea is easy to make. Boil a cup of water. Put in a hibiscus flower (fresh or dry). Cover the pan and switch off the heat. Let it cool down completely. Add lemon juice and jaggery, honey or raw sugar to taste. Strain and refrigerate before

The new potato harvest in India is well-used to prepare for the Holi festival. Alu papar and Alu chips are sun dried in the hot February-March sun.