One look around your neighborhood is enough to tell you how Diwali celebrations have taken over the country. One of the most important festivals celebrated by Hindus, Diwali is a symbol of fun, love and affection. Bright earthen lamps, charming fairy lights, and beautiful rangolis in the courtyards – the festival is here and we are loving every bit of the festive spirit. Like any other Indian festival, feasting is also an essential part of Diwali celebrations. Here are some special Diwali dishes that complement the festivities. How about making some of them at home?
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1. Cashew Barfi
During Diwali celebrations, these diamond-shaped sweets made of cashew nuts and milk take the sweet shops by storm. These are very easy to make and can be prepared at home in less than an hour. Follow this quick recipe and impress your family and relatives.
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Kaju Barfi is easy to make and can be prepared at home in less than an hour
2. Chakli
Chakli is a crispy snack made from rice flour and then fried in hot oil. Chakli, also known as Murukku in South India, is made and served in large numbers during Diwali and Narak Chaturdashi celebrations in Maharashtra.
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Chakli is a crispy snack made from rice flour which is eaten during Diwali celebrations
3. Coconut Barfi
An exotic dish made with fresh coconut flakes, khoya, ghee and sugar. A must have during Diwali festivities.
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An exotic dish made from fresh coconut flakes. Image Credit: iStock
4. Rasmalai
An all-time favourite, melt-in-the-mouth delicacy made with chhena and cardamom essence, we bet you can’t resist having just one bite of it.
An all-time favourite, this melt-in-the-mouth dish made from Chhena remains popular during festivals throughout the year
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Celebrate this Diwali with Bengal’s super hit sweet, made from sweet paneer and flavored with cardamom and saffron.
Celebrate this Diwali with Bengali’s super hit sweet Sandesh. Image Credit: iStock
6. Phirni
Phirni is a delicious rice and milk pudding. Enriched with the thick and delicious goodness of pistachios and cardamom, this aromatic dish is a winner at every festive occasion.
Phirni is a delicious rice and milk pudding that is perfect for your Diwali sweet cravings. Image Credit: iStock
7. Dahi Bhalla
Puffed Bhalla with sweet curd, freshly made chutney and chaat masala, it tastes amazing!
Fluffy Bhalla drizzled with sweet curd is an absolute winner. Image Credit: iStock
8. Sev-Chivda
An essential part of Maharashtrian Diwali faral, this quick and tempting breakfast made with a mixture of grains, sev, dried figs and wafers is a unique and delicious dish.
Chivda is an essential part of the Maharashtrian Diwali faral. Image Credit: iStock
9. Bhakarwadi
Made of gram flour, which is shaped into a spiral and then filled with a mixture of coconut, sesame seeds and poppy seeds, Bhakarwadi is an essential part of Gujarati Diwali celebrations.
Bhakarwadi is an essential part of Gujarati Diwali celebrations. Image Credit: iStock
10. Puran Poli
A popular Maharashtrian festive snack, Puran Poli is a thin wheat flour bread with a delicious ‘puran’ filling made of grated jaggery, coconut, toor dal, raisins almonds and pistachios.
Puran Poli is a delicious ‘puran’ with thin wheat flour bread. Image Credit: iStock
