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Last Updated : Sep 04,2018
Diwali Recipes, Diwali Food, Diwali Sweets
Diwali is that time of the year when the whole country is dazzling with lamps, new clothes and festive events! Unlike many festivals of regional importance, this is one occasion when the whole country unites in celebration.
Can you imagine Diwali without sweets, savouries, new clothes, diyas and fireworks?! More than the menu on Diwali day, there is more focus on Diwali sweets and snacks (Diwali faral recipes) prepared that week, because friends and relatives love to exchange these along with small gifts as a token of their love. So, this is a brilliant occasion to show off your cooking skills too! It is perhaps the sweets and snacks that are most significant because they are shared with near and dear ones, symbolic of sharing your joy with them.
Karanji that are known as ghughra in Gujarati, Gujia in Hindi can be made with various stuffing and can either be fried or baked. It is one of the popular Deepavali sweets that has a delightful crunchy yet flaky mouthfeel. Other famous Diwali sweets recipes are Nuts Khoya Ladoo, Coconut Laddoo, Kaju Katli. If you are looking for Indian sweets recipes for Diwali recipes then our Traditional Indian Mithai section is surely going to amaze you with delights from across the country like the Mawa Kesar Roll, Motichoor Ke Ladoo, Rasgulla.
From sweet shakarpara and nankhatai to namkeen chaklis, air-tight containers filled with Diwali snacks like chivda, mathri, masala puri, nimki, sev is a traditional Diwali fare seen across all Indian households. My mother makes all these savoury delights which we relish without worrying about putting on extra kilos!
When deciding what Diwali snacks and sweets to prepare, take into consideration the time you have, level of experience, how many varieties and how much of sweets and savouries you would like to share with your friends and family, and what you would like to serve at home. Balance your choice in terms of taste and appearance.
Once you plan things well, you will find that the task of preparing the snacks is much more enjoyable and leisurely. Moreover, most of our recipes are made using readily available ingredients and quick methods, so you will find them convenient. These recipes on our website will surely make your Diwali special.
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Moong Dal Halwa by Tarla Dalal
A classic recipe that is relished throughout Rajasthan during the winter months, as it is supposed to keep the body warm and protect it from the bitter winter cold. It is considered to be auspicious, and is often prepared during Holi, Diwali and weddings too. It takes a long time and lots of patienc ....
Recipe #3914
Moong Dal Halwa
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Walnut Barfi, Microwave Walnut Barfi by Tarla Dalal
Bored of the same old pista, badam and kaju barfis? Why not try this mouth-watering Walnut Barfi for a change?
The best part is that this tasty mithai can be prepared in a jiffy using our handy helper, the microwave oven. The milk powder helps to balance the salty flavour of the walnuts very wel ....
Recipe #4939
Walnut Barfi, Microwave Walnut Barfi
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Recipe# 36287
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Coconut and Rava Ladoo ( Laddu) by Tarla Dalal
With the chewy texture of coconut, the rich flavour of roasted rava, the crunch of nuts and dried fruits, and the intense aroma of spices, this Coconut and Rava Ladoo is a mouthful of delight that nobody can resist!
Although the procedure is a little long, requiring a spot of cooking and a per ....
Recipe #36287
Coconut and Rava Ladoo ( Laddu)
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Kesar Peda by Tarla Dalal
Kesar Peda has a characteristic opulence about it, with the dominant flavours of saffron and cardamom lacing the intense richness of mava.
By using readymade mava we have brought down the cooking time required to make this traditional mithai. You still have to plan ahead when you want to prepare ....
Recipe #40033
Kesar Peda
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Recipe# 22626
02 Sep 18
Bread Fritters by Tarla Dalal
Bread, soaked in curds and bound with besan, is mixed into a thick batter together with an assortment of interesting ingredients like grated carrots, coriander, and so on. When deep-fried this innovative batter transforms into an appetizing and tasty Bread Fritter that you will enjoy sinking your te ....
Recipe #22626
Bread Fritters
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Recipe #42658
Malai Kulfi Without Condensed Milk
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Atta Biscuits, Whole Wheat Sweet Biscuits, Jar Snack by Tarla Dalal
Time to indulge in some sweet and spicy Atta Biscuits. Resplendent with the aroma of ghee and the magic of Indian spices like nutmeg and cardamom, these Atta Biscuits are a real pleasure to bite into!
They have a rich and pleasantly sweet taste and melt-in-the-mouth texture, which is achieved by ....
Recipe #42266
Atta Biscuits, Whole Wheat Sweet Biscuits, Jar Snack
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Recipe# 2056
14 Sep 18
Dry Fruit Barfi by Tarla Dalal
Khoya-based
barfis are a delight to savour, because they have a rich milky flavour and amazing melt-in-the-mouth texture.
This particular recipe is all the more special, because it also includes loads of dry fruits and nuts along with deli ....
Recipe #2056
Dry Fruit Barfi
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Jada Poha Chivda, Jar Snack by Tarla Dalal
Jada Poha Chivda is the homemade version of an all-time favourite
Maharashtrian jar snack. With a mix of sweet, salty and nutty flavours, and a wondrous blend of textures, the Jada Poha Chivda is sure to appeal to young and old alike.
It is important to ....
Recipe #42467
Jada Poha Chivda, Jar Snack
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Recipe# 41280
01 Sep 18
Mini Bhakarwadi by Tarla Dalal
Bhakarwadi is one of the most famous of
Maharashtrian snacks. It is a dry snack, which has an interesting spiral shape with alternate layers of masala and dough.
Two things are important to get the best results when making Bhakarwadi. First, the masala ....
Recipe #41280
Mini Bhakarwadi
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Corn Croquettes by Tarla Dalal
These attractive, golden-coloured Corn Croquettes are perfect to serve at parties as they have a brilliant flavour and texture, and are handily sized too.
You will love the mild sweetness of corn, the succulent softness of cooked rice and the perky flavour of green chillies, which play out won ....
Recipe #1602
Corn Croquettes
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Banana Butterscotch Ice Cream by Tarla Dalal
The mellow sweetness of bananas and the tacky flavour of butterscotch seem to be a match made in heaven, as you will agree after tasting this unique ice-cream. Bananas not only impart a natural, fruity sweetness to the ice-cream, they also improve the creaminess. Together with butterscotch sauce, it ....
Recipe #3986
Banana Butterscotch Ice Cream
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Sheermal by Tarla Dalal
Sheermal is a mildly-sweet, saffron-flavoured naan popular in the Indo-Pak sub-continent. While this Moghul delight is traditionally prepared in a tandoor, it can also be comfortably prepared in a
Tava in the convenience of your own kitchen. Using warm mi ....
Recipe #30964
Sheermal
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Malai Kulfi by Tarla Dalal
Being a frozen dairy dessert, kulfi is technically an
ice-cream, but with the rich flavour and unique texture of
condensed milk, it is a class apart, a genre in it ....
Recipe #4005
Malai Kulfi
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Rasgulla ( Mithai) by Tarla Dalal
The famous
Bengali sweet with its history of more than a century has crossed the boundaries of culture, caste and creed. It is relished almost everywhere in India and has been popularised abroad as well. Making rasgulla is an art and comes with practice.
Recipe #2005
Rasgulla ( Mithai)
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Anjeer Basundi by Tarla Dalal
Rich enough to pamper your senses, tinged with the magic of
Indian spices, the Anjeer Basundi is a
dessert you will enjoy thoroughly.
Chopped anjeer gives the well-cooked milk a ....
Recipe #8706
Anjeer Basundi
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Roasted Cashew Nuts, Healthy Roasted Kaju by Tarla Dalal
If you’re nuts about nuts like most foodies are, then this snack is just right for. Something that you can munch on without much guilt, the Roasted Cashew Nuts is made by baking the cashews coated with lemon juice and spices.
Its vibrant flavour is sure to add more zeal to your day! You can perk ....
Recipe #42662
Roasted Cashew Nuts, Healthy Roasted Kaju
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Recipe# 1652
17 Aug 18
Idli by Tarla Dalal
Fluffy as cotton balls, white as the moon’ - every
South Indian remembers those fond descriptions of Idli that mom used to convince them to eat breakfast when they were kids.
Indeed, that is how the perfect Idli must be too. Grinding of batter and the pr ....
Recipe #1652
Idli
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Recipe# 22789
20 Jul 18
Aloo Methi by Tarla Dalal
Aloo Methi is an everyday recipe... easy, tasty and awesome. Yet, every time you taste it, it feels exotic, with the softness of potatoes and the pleasing bitterness of methi.
Indeed, this
Indian favourite deserves the global fame that it has earned! You will f ....
Recipe #22789
Aloo Methi
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Recipe# 2024
06 Sep 18
Anjeer Halwa ( Mithai Recipe) by Tarla Dalal
Richness personified, the Anjeer Halwa is a really striking dessert made of puréed figs, powdered almonds and milk powdered, cooked with ghee and a little bit of sugar to add to the natural sweetness of figs. The almonds and figs complement each other beautifully in flavour and texture, while the mi ....
Recipe #2024
Anjeer Halwa ( Mithai Recipe)
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Recipe# 32931
03 Sep 18
Crunchy Paneer Rolls by Tarla Dalal
Yummy inside and yummy outside, this dish is tasty through and through! The Crunchy Paneer Rolls are made with the right mix of paneer and potatoes flavoured with spice powders and pastes, and deep-fried with a batter coating. An innovative idea that adds to the crunchiness of this snack is to roll ....
Recipe #32931
Crunchy Paneer Rolls
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Recipe# 2529
01 Sep 18
Kesar Pista Biscuits, Kesar Pista Badam Biscuit by Tarla Dalal
The Kesar Pista Badam Biscuit is a real delicacy with rich spicy notes. Assorted nuts give these biscuits a delectable crunch, while an array of spice powders give it a tantalising aroma. To press the nuts into the dough, roll lightly with a roller pin so that you don’t thin down the dough layer, bu ....
Recipe #2529
Kesar Pista Biscuits, Kesar Pista Badam Biscuit
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Recipe# 3862
03 Sep 18
Moong Dal Kachori by Tarla Dalal
A perfect kachori is one that is puffed up and flaky outside but hollow inside as the filling sticks to the crust. Here is how to make such an ideal kachori, right in your own kitchen. With a flavourful moong dal mixture as filling, this kachori is deep-fried patiently on a slow flame to achieve tha ....
Recipe #3862
Moong Dal Kachori
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Recipe# 1989
01 Aug 18
Quick Kalakand by Tarla Dalal
Kalakand is an all-time favourite that has stood the test of time and tide! From its origins in northern India, its popularity has become pan Indian – why global too, as it is not uncommon to find this luscious, milky mithai in Indian stores across the world.
Here is a Quick Kalakand, which wi ....
Recipe #1989
Quick Kalakand
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