10 Sweets To Savour This Diwali

Kaju Katli

A favored sweet made with cashew nuts, is a cherished Diwali treat perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun, is made from khoya and flour, fried into small balls and soaked in aromatic syrup, embodying the flavors of saffron and cardamom.

Rasmalai

Features chenna dumplings soaked in clotted cream, infused with cardamom, and garnished with saffron, pistachios, and rose water.

Sandesh

Sandesh involves basic cooked chenna with sugar (makha sandesh) and shaped in variants made during Diwali, presenting an artful and delicious dessert.

Mohanthal

A rich, dense fudge made from sweetened gram flour, ghee, and nuts, often flavored with saffron and cardamom.

Shrikhand

Silky and creamy, Shrikhand, is made with hung curd, sugar, cardamom, and milk, often garnished with dried fruits and nuts.

Gujiya

Gujiya is a deep-fried dumpling made with semolina or all-purpose flour, stuffed with khoya and dried fruits, cooked to a crisp in ghee.

Kheer

Kheer is popular rice puddings in India, often made with rice, sugar, and milk, and flavored with desiccated coconut, cardamom, cashews, and dried fruits.

Mysore Pak

Mysore Pak, is a buttery, ghee-infused sweet made with sugar, gram flour, and cardamom, known for its melt-in-the-mouth texture.

Shahi Tukda

A royal dessert where sugar syrup-coated bread is soaked in sweet rabri and adorned with dried fruits, creating a creamy, crunchy delight.

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