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    Diwali Recipes

    40+ Best Diwali Recipes

    The festival of lights, Diwali is India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year, celebrated over 5 days in autumn. Diwali signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair – ideologies that are at the core of my family’s values. 

    It is my favorite Indian festival and I have many fond memories of it growing up. My love for celebrating is a result of my mom’s passion for this holiday. 

    Like my mom, I prepare for Diwali almost a month in advance. Making the special sweet and savory treats (also known as faral) used to be a daunting task when I started following mom’s recipes. However, over the years as I have learned the techniques of making each Diwali recipe and the process has become fun and enjoyable. Also, the end result of seeing my friends and family enjoy the special Diwali treats is very satisfying.

    My mom was recently visiting from India and we had so much fun cooking together. I made it a point to learn our family recipes and her tips and tricks for Diwali sweets and snacks recipes including authentic Bhajani Chakli, Rose Coconut Karanji and Spinach Sev. 

    The first sweet recipe we made was Shankarpali or Shakarpara, my kid’s favorite. When my boys were in elementary school, we loved celebrating Diwali in their classroom. We explained the story of Diwali, children painted and decorated clay diyas, and then everyone enjoyed these irresistible bite-sized sugar cookies.

    We also made my mom’s Besan Ladoo which are creamy, melt-in-your-mouth dessert balls. They are one of the easiest Diwali recipes and are made with a handful of ingredients. These won’t last long in your house, and your kids will love you for packing this sweet treat in their lunch boxes.

    After making all of the faral we move on to Diwali decorations. The boys have started to pick up on the tradition and enjoy decorating the house with lanterns and lights. After they are done the house looks so festive. And the best part is having it filled with family, friends and the aroma of the Diwali treats and other festive meals such as puran poli, mango shrikhand, and creamy rice kheer, just to name a few! 

    I’m thrilled to share these Diwali recipes with you. I hope you enjoy these easy Indian sweet and savory snack recipes in your home as much as we do. 

    May the divine light of Diwali bring into your life peace, prosperity, happiness, and good health. Happy Diwali and Enjoy!

    rava ladoo

    Rava Coconut Laddu

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    kurmura chivda in a black plate

    Murmura Chivda | Spicy Puffed Rice

    karanji in a platter

    Rose Coconut Karanji

    namakpare served with chai

    Crispy Namak Pare

    photo collage of Diwali Recipes

    The Best Diwali Recipes

    rice pudding with berry compote in small glass jars

    Rice Kheer with Berry Compote

    chirote garnished with pistachios in a platter

    Chirote

    Masala Doodh

    Shrikhand in a silver bowl

    Traditional Shrikhand Recipe

    papdi chaat garnished with sev, cilantro and pomegranate seeds

    Papdi Chaat

    rpse lassi garnished with dried rose petals

    Rose Cardamom Lassi

    Jalebi - Crispy. Sweet. Irresistible

    crinkle cake served in a black plate

    Phyllo Dough Crinkle Cake with eggless option

    Batata Bhaji served with puri, pickles and lime wedges

    Instant Pot Batata Bhaji | Indian Spiced Potatoes

    Traditional Thali with Puran Poli and sides

    Puran Poli | Sweet Lentil Flatbreads

    Badushah garnished with pistachios and rose petals

    Air Fryer Balushahi

    Besan Burfi in a silver platter

    Besan Burfi | Besan Ki Barfi

    dudhi halwa served in 3 silver bowls

    Instant Pot Dudhi Halwa | Lauki Halwa

    Mango Shrikhand served with Puri

    Mango Shrikhand | Creamy Mango Yogurt dessert

    Chivda served with tea

    Poha Chivda

    stacked pieces of kalakand

    Kalakand

    fig halwa served in silver bowls

    Fig Walnut Halwa

    badam burfi in a tray

    Badam Burfi

    mango cheesecake

    The BEST Mango Cheesecake

    Puri in silver plate with potato bhaji and pickle

    Puri - Fried Indian Bread

    pav bhaji served with diced onions, pickle and papad

    Mumbai Pav Bhaji

    A show stopper dessert, this no-cook Raspberry Trifle is layered with light angel food cake, cardamom & saffron infused pudding, pistachios and cream.

    Cardamom Saffron Trifle with Raspberries & Pistachios

    stuffed tomatoes in a frying pan with parathas on the side

    Mom's famous Stuffed Tomatoes

    potato chaat served with garnish bowls on the side

    Aloo Chaat in Phyllo Cups

    spinach sev in a bowl with other diwali snacks on the side

    Spinach Sev

    Besan laddu served in small brass plates

    Mom's Besan Ladoo

    Authentic Bhajani Chakli

    Easy Shankarpali | Shakkar Para

    Masale Bhath serevd in 3 bowls with cooling drink on tne side

    Instant Pot Masale Bhath

    Pineapple Sheera in 2 white bowls witk a cup of tea

    Pineapple Sheera | Pineapple Kesari

    Dudhi Basundi in a bowl with puffed pooris served on the side

    Instant Pot Dudhi Basundi

    carrot makhana kheer

    Instant Pot Carrot Makhana Kheer

    sweet potato dessert

    Instant Pot Sweet Potato Halwa

    Diwali celebrations

    Diwali Celebrations

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    Hi, I'm Archana: a former software engineer, now a full-time blogger. I am a mother of two boys who share my love for food and cooking. Words I love to hear are, “Mom, what’s for dinner?” The same words I say to my mom every time we speak. I live in the greater New York City Area with my husband and sons.

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