16 Sweets and Snacks – Must Try This Diwali

We are just a day away from India’s most awaited festival – Diwali ( Festival of Lights). As a child, I have always waited for this day to celebrate and spend days with friends cracking crackers. Like crackers play an important role in Diwali, Sweets, and Snacks also have an important role. All households would have started preparing delicacies even a few months ago. If you haven’t started yet, I give you some of the must-try sweets and snacks this Diwali. Hope you all give it a try.

Gulab Jamun

One of the most popular posts in this space is Gulab Jamun. This is one easy method of making Gulab Jamun. Enjoy this Diwali making these delicious Jamuns. If you want to try the fusion version of Gulab Jamun, try Gulab Jamun Muffins. Here is another easy version of jamun-Bread Gulab Jamun.

Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is one of the favorite dessert dish of our family. AsDiwali is just two weeks away,most of the Indian houses would have started preparing sweets and savories.This is one easy method of making Gulab Jamun. Enjoy this Diwali making these delicious Jamuns.

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Whole Wheat Jalebi

Jalebi can be called the Indian version of Funnel Cakes we get in the US. It is orange, swirl juicy sweet that will be made during special occasions. Try this Whole Wheat Jalebi this Diwali.

Whole wheat jalebi

Hi friends, Diwali is just a week away and try this Whole Wheat Jalebi to make this festive season make more special.

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Aval Ladoo

Aval Ladoo/ Flattened Rice Ladoo is one of the easiest and gluten-free snacks you can make this festive time. You can make this delicacy within 15 minutes.

Aval Ladoo/Flattened Rice Flakes Ladoo

Aval Ladoo/ Flattened Rice Ladoo is one of the easiest and gluten free snack you can make this festive time. You can make this delicacies with in 15 Minutes.

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3 Ingredients Pineapple Burfi

As I said, you need just 3 Ingredients to make this fabulous dessert. Try a fusion dessert to Wow your guests.

Baked Pineapple Burfi

This 3 Ingredients Baked Pineapple Burfi is sure to win your guests heart in any party. They will come to you asking the recipe for sure because that’s what I did.

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Ashrafiyon Ka Meeta/ Almond Coins

This is a Royal dish from Hyderabadi Mughal cuisine. On seeing how easy to make this, I thought to give it a try.

Almond Coins/ Ashrafiyon Ka Meetha

This Almond coin is a royal Indian dessert. This dish requires just 2 ingredients and 30 minutes to make.

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Beetroot Halwa

There are different types of Halwa’s and here I give you the recipe of Beetroot Halwa. Considering the health benefits of beetroot.

Beetroot Halwa

Beetroot Halwa is one unique, hearty dessert had on festive occasions. But you can try this anytime as it is rich with the goodness of beetroot and milk.

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Papaya Halwa

This is a different halwa from the usual one. Only with a handful of ingredients, you get delicious halwa. Yes, this is papaya halwa.

Papaya Halwa

This is a different halwa from the usual one. Only with a handful of ingredients, you get delicious halwa. Yes, this is papaya halwa.

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Sooji Halwa

Sooji Halwa is an easy dessert. The main Ingredients in this dish are sooji or rava, sugar, and ghee. To make this rich you can add saffron strands too.

Sooji Halwa/Rava/Semolina Halwa

This is an easy Indian Dessert which is made during festival days.

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Kasi Halwa

Kasi halwa is made of white pumpkin which is normally used for making curries. This is so delicious and crunchy which differentiates it from other soft halwa.

Kasi Halwa/ Ash Gourd Halwa

Kasi Halwa is the most popular dessert served in the Indian Marriage feast. It needs just a handful of basic ingredients. Can we learn how to make it at home successfully?

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Rava Ladoo

Rava /Semolina Ladoo is a famous Indian dessert made during festival times. You need only a few ingredients to make this exotic and yummy dessert.

Rava /Semolina Ladoo

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Roasted Gram Dal Ladoo

These ladoos can be made in a jiffy. If you have surprise guests or to treat kids, this is an excellent choice. There is no doubt that kids will love it. This is made within 10 minutes.

Maa ladoo/Pottu kadalai ladoo

This Roasted gram dal ladoo/ Pottukadalai Ladoo, often called Maa ladoo is an easy ladoo recipe that you can make in 10 minutes. You just need 3 main ingredients and you can customize it as per your choice like adding nuts and dry fruits.

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Rava/ Sooji Mango Payasam

Usually, I make vermicelli payasam or parupu payasam. But this time thought of trying something different and made rava mango payasam. Check out the recipe here.

Rava Payasam with mango

Rava Payasam is a delectable South Indian dessert that combines the creamy texture of semolina (sooji) with the tropical sweetness of ripe mangoes.

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Semiya Payasam

This is one variety of payasam which is so easy to make. This is a must on most special occasions. I believe everyone likes this.

Semiya Payasam/ Vermicelli Kheer

Semiya Payasam or Vermicelli payasam is one of the most popular desserts made in any Indian household. It is called payasam in South or Kheer in the North but the basic ingredients and making are the same. You need just a handful of ingredients. Let’s see how to make this easy dessert in Instant pot and in Stovetop.

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Aloo/Potato & Onion Fritters

Bhaji are popular Indian snack. There are many types of bhaji. The main ingredient is gram dal flour. To make it crispy little rice flour is added.

Aloo/Potato & Onion Bhaji /Fritters

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Medu Vada

Medu Vada is an Indian version of a savory doughnut. It is a perfect gluten-free snack made with urad dal.

Medu Vada/Urad Dal Vada

Medu Vada or Uzhunu Vada is an Indian Savory doughnut made of Urad dal. This is my next recipe to you for this Diwali.

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Baked Methi Puri

Baked Whole Wheat Methi puri is one healthy snack you can make in the festive season.

Baked Whole Wheat Methi Puri

Baked Whole Wheat Methi Puri is one healthy snack you can have at tea time or during little chit chats.

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Rice Krispies Chivda

Rice Krispies Chivda /Mixture is an Indian savory snack. It’s so quick and needs less than 10 minutes from the start to your plate.

Rice Krispies Chivda/Mixture

Rice Krispies Chivda /Mixture is an Indian savory Snack.It’s so quick and need less than 10 minutes from start to your plate.

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