Here is my ever-growing selection of Diwali recipes including both sweets and snacks! Check out my Diwali Dinner Menu for inspiration to curate your own bespoke menu Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in India and some other South Asian countries. During Diwali, people exchange gifts and sweets as a symbol of love, joy, and togetherness. It’s a time for lights, sweets and firecrackers! It is a time to adorn temples, homes and streets with flowers and Rangoli. Nights are illuminated with rows of earthen lamps, diyas, to celebrate the victory of noble virtues over negative forces. Prayers and puja are offered to Goddess Laxmi for health, wealth and prosperity. Diwali is a vibrant, colourful and joyous festival that is best expressed through the medium of food! Numerous delectable dishes are served on jaded plates – a feast for the eyes as well as the appetite. It is the time to prepare traditional and innovative sweets and savoury snacks for friends and family. Add that love, affection and personal touch this festive season. See our collection of Indian Milk Sweets, Easy Indian Desserts for Dinner Parties or Indian Fusion Desserts. Recipes in this list range in difficulty – suitable for beginners to advanced. Many in the list can be made ahead and stored.
Diwali Sweets Recipes / Mithai Recipes
Diwali sweets hold a special significance during the Festival of Lights. These delectable treats are not only delicious but also symbolize the sweetness and prosperity that people wish to share with their loved ones during the festive season. Families prepare a wide array of sweets, and it’s common to exchange them as gifts with friends, relatives, and neighbours. You can find plenty of easy diwali sweets recipes below!
Gujarati Sweets/Mithai
Meethi Khajli Biranj Garvanu (semolina kheer) Kansar (Rajwadi Lapsi) Suwari/Suvari Sugar coated Shakkarpara Gujarati Dahi Vada Meethi Boondi
Bengali Sweets
Paneer Gulab Jamun (Bengali Channar Puli) Shakkarkand (Sweet potato) Gulab Jamun Rasgulla Beetroot Kalakand
Barfi recipes for Diwali
Barfi is a broad category of sweets made with milk, sugar, and various flavorings like nuts, fruits, and spices. Rose and Chocolate Milk Cake Kesar, Badam Pista Barfi
Peda Recipes
Peda is a sweetened, condensed milk-based fudge, often flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts.
Halwa Recipes
Halwa is a general term for dense and sweet confections made from various ingredients such as semolina, wheat flour, lentils, carrots, and more. Bombay Ice Golden Halwa Masoor Dal Halwa Badam Besan Ka Halwa Pineapple and Coconut Halwa
Ladoo Recipes
Ladoo is a traditional Indian sweet available in various flavors and forms. It is made from different ingredients like gram flour (besan), semolina (sooji), coconut, and more. Some common types of ladoo include Besan Ladoo, Motichoor Ladoo, Coconut Ladoo, and Rava Ladoo. Stuffed Magas Kaju Kesar Mawa Ladoo Kesar Mango Boondi Paneer and Cashew Ladoo Kesar Pista Coconut Ladoo Ghotma Ladoo Kuler Laddo Caramel Rava Ladoo
Katli and rolls
Chocolate and Anjeer Rolls Pistachio and Paneer Rolls
Eggless Baking for Diwali
Other sweets
Kesar Khaja Balushahi
Diwali Snacks Recipes
Diwali celebrations also include a variety of savory snacks that are equally delicious and popular. These savory snacks are enjoyed during gatherings, family get-togethers, and while celebrating the festival.
Chevdo
Chevdo (also called as “Chivda”) is a popular Indian savory snack mixture. There are several variations of Chevdo, and it is a staple snack during festivals like Diwali or enjoyed with tea or coffee during regular days.
Savouries
Bhajiya and Kachoris
Besan Para Panch Ratna Chevdo Masala boondi Cornflakes Chevdo (Makai No Chevdo) Sprouted Beans and Cornflakes Chivda Masala fulwadi Besan Sev Choraphari Masala Khajli Khasta Aloo Kachori Farsi Khaman Puri Methi Corn Bhajiya Gujarat Na Dal Vada Thick Poha Chevdo J Cooking Odyssey wishes you and your loved ones a very happy and prospoures Diwali! As always if you make this recipe, be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe and tag me on Instagram @jcookingodyssey or #jcookingodyssey. I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations! Don’t forget to follow me on social media using the buttons below – I can’t wait to see you all there!
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