Loquat Chutney

It's loquat season here in Bay Area. Loquats, native to China  growing in clusters are oval shaped with a yellow or orange skin. Their succulent flesh is tangy sweet. Each fruit contains three to five brown seeds. Loquat tree blooms in early winter and fruits in early spring. They make excellent chutneys, jams and preserves. Don't know why this fruit is so unpopular here. I haven't notice  any super market carrying this fruit. 

Kaju Burfi/Cashew fudge

                                                                 

Holi celabration, an ancient Indian festival of colors also known as "Phagwa" falls on full moon day in Phalgun month(February or March). Holi celebration starts on Holi eve with a public holika bonfire in an open space where people gather, sing and dance which signifies "good over evil". Next day it is a  riot of colors where people spray colored powder and water at each other. In west Bengal it is called "Boshonto utshov or Doljatra".  Holi also welcomes spring.