10 Traditional Diwali Dishes From Different Parts Of India

Narikol Laru (Assam)

Coconut laddoos, a sweet treat made with grated coconut and jaggery.

Anarsa (Maharashtra)

Rice flour and jaggery-based sweets, often prepared during Diwali in Maharashtra.

Mawa Kachori (Rajasthan)

Deep-fried pastries filled with sweetened khoya (reduced milk) and dry fruits.

Babroo (Himachal Pradesh)

A traditional sweet dish made with wheat flour and stuffed with khoya, dry fruits, and spices.

Gavvalu (Andhra Pradesh)

These are crunchy and deep-fried snacks made from rice flour, similar to South Indian seedai.

Chhodo Shaak (West Bengal)

A festive dish made with mixed vegetables, coconut, and a blend of spices, common during Diwali in West Bengal.

Chorafali (Gujarat)

Crispy, spiced flatbreads that are a popular Diwali snack in Gujarat.

Shufta (Kashmir)

A rich and aromatic dry fruit and nut preparation, often served during special occasions like Diwali.

Malpua (Bihar)

Fried pancakes made with refined flour or semolina, soaked in sugar syrup, and often flavoured with cardamom.

Chirote (Karnataka)

Flaky and crispy pastries made from thin sheets of dough, deep-fried and dusted with powdered sugar.

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