We have the best traditional sweet treats mentioned right here. Read the blog if you are someone who looks forward to Diwali to appease your lovely appetite.
Food plays a crucial role in this significant festival. Diwali is an essential time for feasting, just like other Indian holidays, and everyone indulges in everything from rich Indian curries to traditional sweets.
This year 2022, Diwali falls on 24th, October Monday. So are you ready for this festival? Or are you still looking for ideas to prepare Diwali sweets?
Well, Choosing which treat to serve this Diwali is one of the sweetest confusions. While some choose based on time restraints, some choose safe, simple, and quick options, some choose to challenge the challenging conventional alternatives, and yet others pick family favorites. Here I have mentioned sweet options for all. Read below to know these tasty Indian treats
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Kaju Katli
Nothing beats the popularity of Kaju Katli on Diwali! The iconic diamond shape of Kaju Katli, a traditional Indian treat made with cashew nuts, sugar, cardamom powder, and ghee butter. Typically, this delicious dessert has a layer of silver foil to signify wealth and patron adoration. Although it is customarily consumed during the Diwali festival, it also makes an excellent present for loved ones on other special occasions.
Ras Malai
An eye-pleasing and delicious Indian dessert made entirely from milk curdled to separate into paneer (also known as chenna) and whey, then formed into balls and cooked in sugar syrup that is put in the milk flavorings, which would include exotic spices like saffron, cardamom, and rich nuts. A royal and decadent dessert loved by everyone.
Mysore Pak
This classic dish has a delicious melt-in-your-mouth consistency that makes it perfect for festivals and special occasions. A sweet delicacy, Mysore Pak is made from besan, chickpea flour, and melted ghee. The meal was called Mysore Pak by the chef because it was created in Mysore. The ‘Mysore Pak’, he made this assertion since the Mysore pak recipe calls for gram flour, ghee, and sugar syrup (pak or paka).
Chawal ki Kheer
Indian sweet, known as kheer, is prepared from the flour of either cereals or lentils. Kheer recipes can be found in a wide variety of Indian cuisine. Kheer, typically made with milk, sugar, and dehydrated fruit, resembles a pudding. This traditional Indian rice pudding is slow-cooked to perfection, ending in a thick, creamy kheer.
Shahi Tukra
Shahi Tukraa is a delicious Mughlai bread pudding prepared with saffron syrup, crushed cardamom, and creamy milk; it has to be one of the absolute favorites for a dinner party during the festive period. This dish has a sprinkle of almonds, pistachios, and rose petals above it.
Gulab Jamun
The sweet ‘Gulab Jamun’ is unbeatable, and practically everyone enjoys it. Gulab jamuns, round, fried balls covered in sugar syrup, sprinkled with Kesar threads and some dried fruits, have long been known to improve mood instantly. Elevate the mood of your guests with this delicious sweet this Diwali.
Gujiya
Gujiya is a deep-fried pastry in the shape of a crescent. A filling of sweetened khoya or mawa (milk solids), cardamom, and some almonds are in traditional gujiya recipes. The method for preparing mawa gujiya varies depending on the area of India. For stuffing, some people use various techniques or substances. But the fundamental approach, form, and size are nearly identical.
Meanwhile, these are all traditional Diwali sweet recipes you can create fusion desserts for this festival. From Gulab Jamun Thandai Mousse to Motichoor ladoo parfait, you can prepare anything according to your preferences. Try fusion sweets this Diwali and have a delightful Diwali!