No celebration is complete without a touch of sweet. Desserts are the highlight of every Indian festival. They add much more enthusiasm to the festive spirit. With Diwali around the corner, festivities have finally stepped in. Just like the multicolored rangolis that adorn the entrances of our homes, there is nothing quite like a dessert table decked with a variety of Diwali sweets.
This Diwali, light up your homes with our festive dessert recipes. Ditch the elaborate presentation and fancy ingredients, here are super-easy solutions to soothe your aching sweet tooth. Most of these can be prepared in advance for those unannounced guests and untimely cravings. Everyday ingredients and a couple of minutes are all you need to spread bright smiles and sparkle with satisfaction. We bring you, the simplest sweets from across the country. There’s something for everyone!
1. Goan Nevri
Nevri is a Konkani sweet that is quite similar to a Karanji from Maharashtra or Gujiya from Uttar Pradesh. It is stuffed with a grated coconut along with almonds.
Nevri is a Konkani sweet that is quite similar to a Karanji from Maharashtra or Gujiya from Uttar Pradesh. It is stuffed with a grated coconut along with almonds.
2. Kaju Katli
Barfis made with cashew nuts, kaju katli is one of the most popular giveaways during Diwali. This season, surprise your friends and family with home-made treats.
3. Rava Kheer
Step away from the usual with this creamy concoction of milk, dry fruits and sooji(semolina).
4. Chocolate Gujiya
Fusion is the flavor of the season. Serve the good old gujiyas in a modern avatar with a creamy chocolate-chip stuffing.
5. Badaam Halwa & Barfis
With the same ingredients you can choose to make two desserts. Loaded with almonds,khoya, milk and poppy seeds, you can enjoy the warmth of the halwa or serve as barfisdecorated with silver leaves.
6. Shahi Tukda
This has been a favourite since ancient times and is super easy to make. Slices of bread are fried, soaked in milk and decorated with nuts.
7. Mohanthal
Mohanthal is a fudge-like Indian dessert made with gram flour. It is popularly made in Rajasthan and Gujarat, especially during Diwali.
8. Patishapta
This is traditional Bengali dessert. Thin crepes are made with rice flour, maida and soojiand served with a coconut-jaggery filling.
9. Mysore Paak
As the name suggests, this original recipe of this Indian dessert is known to have originated in the Mysore Palace. It is a rich mix of desi ghee, gram flour and sugar.
10. Coconut Til Ladoos
A three-ingredient recipe with coconut, sesame seeds and dates. Your aching sweet tooth shall be served in minutes!
