In this post, I’ve brought you 25 best Diwali Recipes to celebrate the festival of lights. These classic Indian Sweets & Desserts will make this festival even more flavorful. Diwali or Deepavali is one of the most awaited Hindu festivals that celebrates the victory of good over evil, and Goddess Lakhsmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, is worshipped. On this special occasion, try these Diwali Special Mithai & Dessert recipes to bring light and happiness into your lives.
1. Besan Ladoo
A traditional Ladoo made with roasting Gram Flour, Tagar/Boora Chini, Ghee, Cardamom, and chopped Pistachios for garnishing. This Ladoo will simply melt in your mouth, and you won’t be able to resist its rich taste and aroma.
2. Rabri Malpua
Combine the delicious Malpua – a fried and fluffy Pancake made with Milk, Nuts, Suji, and all-purpose flour- with thick Rabri – made by thickening milk.
3. Ghevar
Ghevar is a traditional Rajasthani sweet that is shaped like a disc and has a Jaali-like texture, made with Maida, Ghee, and Sugar Syrup, topped with Lachha Rabri, spices, saffron, and nuts.
4. Milk Cake
A very tempting and delicious Indian sweet made with Full-fat Milk, Sugar, Desi Ghee, and chopped nuts. The sweet has a granular texture that tastes so good.
5. Fresh Coconut Ladoo
A delicious Indian Sweet made with Fresh grated Coconut, Desi ghee, Milk, sugar, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts. Even, if you don’t love Coconut, you should still give them a try as you will be blown away by its soft and creamy taste.
6. Kalakand
Kalakand is a delicious sweet that is almost the same as Milk cake but with a milky and melt-in-the-mouth texture. Made with Milk, Sugar, and chopped nuts, this is really a very easy recipe that can be made any time.
7. Milk Peda
Using just 2 ingredients – Milk and Sugar, this is one of the simplest sweets that you can make. But, don’t doubt its taste as it is so fresh, so soft, and that melt-in-mouth feel that you will be addicted to it. Flavored with cardamom powder for extra flavor, this is one of the easiest sweets that you can make at home.
8. Motichur Ladoo
Making Motichur Ladoo may seem like a daunting task, but trust me, in this post, you will see how to make the Ladoo without using the Jhara. Made with Besan, Sugar, Melon seeds, Ghee, and other flavoring ingredients, this Laddu will be one of your recipes to make to celebrate any festival.
9. Kaju Katli
I don’t think there is anyone in India who does not love this amazing sweet. Kaju Katli or Cashew Nut is not just super tasty but also super popular. It is made at every occasion and is made with Cashew Nut, Sugar, Water, and Ghee.
10. Gujiya
Gujiya is a sweet dumpling and has two layers. The outer is made with Maida, Ghee, and the Inner filling is made with Khoya, Ghee, chopped nuts, and other flavoring spices. It is then poured with a sugar syrup and garnished with nuts, which makes them so appealing and delicious.
11. Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun is another sweet that completes any meal. Made with a sweetener, cardamom powder, Khoya, Maida, Milk powder, Ghee, and chopped nuts, this amazing Mithai is just so good. In this, the dough balls made from Mawa are fried in Ghee and then added to a syrup that fills them up with so much sweetness.
12. Ras Malai
Rasmalai is a very popular sweet that is everyone’s favorite. It is made by soaking the Paneer balls in a syrup that is made with milk, sugar, cardamom powder, saffron strands, and chopped nuts.
13. Shrikhand
Shrikhand is a type of Sweetened Yogurt and is a very simple yet delicious dessert that is made with Greek Yogurt, Powdered Sugar, and flavored with different spices such as Saffron, cardamom, and nuts.
14. Gajar Ka Halwa
Gajar Ka Halwa is a very popular sweet dish in India. It is made with grated carrots, milk, sugar, ghee, and nuts. This simple recipe has it all – a great taste, heavenly flavor, and nice aroma.
15. Lachhedar Rabri
Lachha Rabri is a rich, creamy, and delicious sweet that is not only a standalone sweet in itself, but also combines with other Sweets effortlessly, enhancing the taste of any sweet dish it touches, such as Jalebi and Malpua. Made with Milk, Sugar, flavored with cardamom powder, saffron, and chopped nuts, this delicious dessert is full of flavors.
16. Rice Kheer
Rice Kheer is probably one of the simplest and most popular desserts all over India. No festival is complete without it. Made with simple ingredients such as Milk, Rice, Sugar, spices, and chopped nuts, its pudding-like consistency and Rabri-like taste will amaze you.
17. Sabudana Kheer
Sabudana Kheer is yet another variant of Kheer, made with Sabudana (Sago), Ghee, Water, Milk, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts. You can even make it healthier by using Brown sugar, and you will really love the thick pudding-like consistency it offers.
18. Ragi Halwa
Ragi Halwa or Nachni Halwa is one of the healthiest sweets as it uses Ragi or Finger Millet. Made with Ragi, Ghee, Jaggery, nuts, and cardamom powder, this will be your go-to dessert when you crave something that is not only delicious but also super healthy.
19. Makhana Kheer
Makhana (Foxnuts) is a powerful snack, and when you combine them with roasted nuts, Milk, Ghee, and sugar, this unique Kheer recipe will make you fall in love with its flavor. This Diwali, make this Kheer at home and surprise your guests with its unique, rich, and creamy taste.
20. Suji Ka Halwa
Suji Halwa must be in the top 10 desserts and Indian Sweets, as it can be made during any festival. Made with Suji/Rava, also known as Semolina, chopped nuts, dry fruits, Sugar, Milk, and Desi Ghee, this dish is one of the most popular dishes of all time.
21. Mawa Modak
Different than the traditional Modak, this Mawa Modak uses Milk, saffron, Cardamom powder, Sugar, Ghee, and chopped nuts to make a sweet that will make you want more. The smooth taste of Mawa, and the crunchy taste of nuts will delight you.
22. Besan Ka Halwa
If you’ve made Besan Ke Laddu, then you must also try this Besan Halwa. Made with Besan (Gram Flour), Saffron, Sugar, cardamom powder, Ghee, and chopped nuts, this sweet dish, with its pudding-like texture and consistency, will make any celebration exciting.
23. Shahi Tukda
Originating as a Royal Dessert, this Shahi Tukda is made by frying bread slices in ghee and then soaking them in sugar syrup, Rabri, and topped with nuts and dry fruits. This is indeed a royal treat.
24. Lauki Ka Halwa
Lauki Halwa or Dudhi Halwa is made with Milk, Lauki (bottle gourd), Desi Ghee, Sugar, Spices, and Nuts is a very healthy and creamy dessert. Even if you don’t like the taste of Lauki, this dessert will delight you.
25. Seviyan Kheer
The creamy Seviyan Kheer is one of the easiest desserts to celebrate any occasion or festival. Made with Seviyan, Milk, Cardamom powder, Sugar, Ghee, and chopped nuts, this sweet dish has a pudding-like consistency and delicious fragrance.
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