Any Indian festival is incomplete without food or a special dish.
Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs, is an occasion to savour special Indian dishes especially mithai (sweets).
Traditionally, most Indian families prepare a big batch of sweets which is enjoyed by the family and shared with friends when they visit each other during the festival.
Most commonly used ingredients in these sweets are rice flour, semolina, carrots, thickened condensed milk or yoghurt, dried fruits like cashewnuts, almonds, pistachios and raisins.
Often Indian traditional spices are added like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves or nutmeg and then garnished with silver or gold leaf.
Today, we bring you 5 easy recipes you could try out at home this Diwali.
1. Gulab Jamun
Compared to other Indian sweets, making gulab jamun is comparatively easy if you get the measurements right – plus everyone loves it! Click for recipe.
2. Gaajar ka Halwa or Carrot Halwa
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Carrot halwa or gajar ka halwa is a favourite Punjabi recipe - an almost caramelised concoction of grated carrots and soft cashews, drizzled with cream. For recipe, click .
3. Honey, pistachio and saffron kulfi
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The kulfi looks pretty served as four individual desserts, but also looks quite impressive as one large dessert when served at the table. the recipe.
4. Jalebi
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This popular Indian sweet is always on the table at big celebrations. Why not make this recipe for your next party spread, or for a special dessert? For recipe, click .
5. Kalakand Barfi
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They are often decorated with dried fruit and eaten during celebrations. Check out the recipe .
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