Colour Your Holi with Love, Not Chemicals: Make Your Own Herbal Colours

Holi, the festival of colours, is a celebration of love, joy, and happiness. However, the use of chemical-based colours can be harmful to both our health and the environment.

This year, let's pledge to say no to chemical colours and switch to homemade herbal colours to make our Holi celebration more eco-friendly and safe. Here are some simple recipes to make herbal colours at home:

1. Yellow Colour

Ingredients:

• 1 cup turmeric powder

• 2 cups chickpea flour

• Water

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together turmeric powder and chickpea flour in a 1:2 ratio.

2. Slowly add water to the mixture and stir until it forms a thick paste.

3. Add more water if the mixture is too thick, or more flour if it is too runny.

4. Mix well until there are no lumps in the paste.

5. Store the yellow colour in an airtight container until ready to use.

2. Red Colour

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry red hibiscus flowers

• Water

Instructions:

1. Soak the dry red hibiscus flowers in water overnight.

2. Strain the water and use it as a natural red colour.

3. Store the red colour in an airtight container until ready to use.

3. Green Colour

Ingredients:

• Fresh spinach leaves

• Water

Instructions:

1. Wash the spinach leaves and chop them finely.

2. Grind the spinach leaves in a blender with a little water until it forms a fine paste.

3. Transfer the paste to a bowl and add a little more water if necessary to make a smooth consistency.

4. Store the green color in an airtight container until ready to use.

4. Blue Colour

Ingredients:

• Indigo leaves or powder

• Water

Instructions:

1. Soak Indigo leaves or powder in water overnight.

2. Strain the water and use it as a natural blue colour.

3. Store the blue colour in an airtight container until ready to use.