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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Festival » 60 Best Diwali Recipes

    Published: Dec 4, 2016 | Last Updated On: Oct 25, 2020 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    60 Best Diwali Recipes

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    Diwali is a festival which is celebrated all over India and by Indians across the globe. The celebration includes lots of sweets and snacks. Here I’ve collated a list of some of the best Diwali Recipes you can make at home.

    From sweets like Gulab Jamun, Kheer, Ladoo or snacks like mathri, namakpare and masala kaju here is a list of all recipes for you to enjoy this Diwali with food.

    A sweet with message of best Diwali recipes

    Deepavali or Diwali is one of the most revered festivals of India, one which everyone looks forward to and one of the best time to indulge oneself. To enjoy the festival apart from cleaning the house, decorating it with flowers and lights, cooking Delicious Diwali Recipes is one of the most important thing to do.

    Children look forward to bursting crackers, while everyone buys new clothes and items for home to welcome Goddess Lakshmi in their life. Do you know what is the best way to celebrate Diwali?

    This festival of lights is celebrated with distributing gifts including Diwali Sweets and Snacks to your friends and family to mark the win of good over evil, light over darkness and to have a good hope in the coming year.

    Every year over the course of few days on Diwali I make the these Diwali Recipes in advance and serve them on the table to get best wishes from everyone.

    Happy Diwali!!!

    Diwali Sweets and Snacks

    • Lachha Rabdi (Rabri) is a popular North Indian dessert made by reducing milk and flavoring it with saffron and rose water (or cardamom). Make it in an authentic way using my easy recipe.
      Authentic Lachha Rabdi (Rabri)
    • Puran Poli Sweet (Pooran Poli) is a traditional Indian sweet dish (Maharashtrian) made using whole wheat flour dough stuffed with a sweet lentil filling. Serve it with a dollop of ghee and milk on the side for a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert.
      Maharashtrian Puran Poli Sweet
    • Kesar Phirni or Firni is a traditional Kashmiri dessert that is made using milk and rice. This Mughlai sweet is a treat to eat and is very easy to make. Here is how to make it.
      Traditional Phirni Recipe (Firni, Indian Rice Pudding)
    • Lauki Ka Halwa (Dudhi Halwa, Bottle Gourd Halwa) is a traditional Indian dessert made using bottle gourd, milk, khoya, and a few other ingredients. Make it for festivals or special occasions using my simple recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free).
      Lauki Halwa (Dudhi Halwa, Bottle Gourd Halwa)
    • Shahi Tukda (Shahi Toast) is a Mughlai dessert made using deep-fried bread slices, reduced saffron flavored milk (rabdi), and sugar syrup. It is a perfect dessert for festivals and special occasions (vegetarian).
      Mughlai Shahi Tukda
    • Atta Halwa (Aate Ka Halwa) is a traditional North Indian dessert that is made using just 3 main ingredients - whole wheat flour, sugar, and ghee(clarified butter). This melt-in-your-mouth Indian pudding is super easy to make and can be made for festivals or special occasions.
      Atta Halwa (Aate Ka Halwa, Wheat Halwa)
    • Try these addictive White Chocolate Nuts Cups for Diwali this season. They are super easy to make and need minimal ingredients (vegetarian, gluten-free).
      White Chocolate Nuts Cups
    • Rajbhog Shrikhand is nothing but your classic shrikhand flavored with saffron, slivered nuts, and tutti frutti. Try my easy recipe here.
      Rajbhog Shrikhand
    • These Gulab Jamun Truffles is a super easy-to-make Indian fusion dessert where juicy Gulab jamuns are coated with dark chocolate. Make it this festive season and impress your guests.
      Gulab Jamun Truffles
    • Rasmalai Tiramisu is an Indian fusion version of the classic Italian Tiramisu recipe. Make it for Holi, Diwali, or other festivals or special occasions (vegetarian).
      Rasmalai Tiramisu
    • Motichoor Rolls is a delicious fusion dessert where crumbled motichoor ladoo (or boondi) is wrapped inside spring roll sheets and the rolls are deep fried until crispy. Try these this festive season (vegetarian).
      Motichoor Rolls
    • Custard Rasgulla is a delicious fusion dessert where rasgullas are dunked in custard sauce. Make it this festive season using my easy recipe (vegetarian).
      Custard Rasgulla
    • Loaded with the goodness of cookie crumbs, shrikhand, and gulab jamun, this Gulab Jamun Yogurt Parfait is a must-try fusion dessert this Diwali (vegetarian).
      Gulab Jamun Yogurt Parfaits
    • Rose Sabudana Kheer is a delicious twist on the classic sabudana kheer with the addition of rose syrup. Make it for the upcoming festive season (vegetarian, gluten-free).
      Rose Sabudana Kheer
    • Rasmalai Trifle is a creamy and indulgent fusion dessert prepared with rasmalai flavored whipped cream, rasmalai pieces, sponge cake, and powdered pistachios. Make it this festive season and impress your guests.
      Rasmalai Trifle
    • These crispy Kesar Pista Shortbread Cookies are loaded with Indian flavors and are perfect to make for the upcoming festive season.
      Kesar Pista Shortbread Cookies
    • Paan Truffle is an easy and quick fusion dessert perfect to serve for festivals like Diwali or Holi. Make it using my easy recipe.
      Paan Truffles
    • Rabdi Gulab Jamun Parfait is a lip-smacking fusion dessert prepared with layers of gulab jamun, rabdi-infused whipped cream, rose petals and nuts. Try my easy recipe here.
      Rabdi Gulab Jamun Parfait
    • Paan Shots is a refreshing drink made using fresh betel leaves, aromatic gulkand (rose jam), and creamy vanilla ice cream. Try my easy recipe here.
      Paan Shots
    • Roasted Pudina Kaju are cashew nuts coated with a tangy spice mix flavored with mint powder. Enjoy it as a snack with your evening tea or serve it for festivals like Diwali, Holi, etc.
      Roasted Pudina Kaju
    • Seviyan Kheer (Vermicelli Kheer, Sevai Kheer, Semiya Kheer) is a delicious Indian dessert made using vermicelli and milk. Make it for special occasions or festivals using my easy recipe.
      Seviyan Kheer (Vermicelli Kheer)
    • Chikoo Kheer (Sapota Kheer) is a creamy Indian dessert made using milk, fresh chikoo, sugar, and dried nuts. Serve it for festivals, special occasions, or vrat day (Hindu fasting).
      Chikoo Kheer (Sapota Kheer)
    • Make Bengali Chaler Payesh (Rice Kheer) using my easy traditional recipe. Serve it for festivals, weddings, or special occasions.
      Bengali Chaler Payesh
    • Pineapple Basundi is a delicious fruity twist on the classic basundi recipe. Serve it for festivals and special occasions. Here is how to make it.
      Pineapple Basundi
    • Kesar Makhana Phirni is a delicious twist on the classic Phirni recipe where instead of rice, roasted makhana (foxnuts) are added to milk. It is a perfect recipe to make for festivals, special occasions, and vrat (Hindu fasting days). Here is how to make it.
      Kesar Makhana Phirni
    • Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa) is a traditional Indian sweet dessert made with fresh red carrots, milk, and sugar. It's a winter delicacy and is popularly served at festivals, weddings and special occasions. Learn the traditional method to make this Indian dessert (vegetarian, gluten-free).
      Traditional Carrot Halwa (Gajar Ka Halwa) w/ Khoya
    • Orange Kheer (Santre Ki Kheer, Bengali Kheer Komola) is a delicious rice pudding flavored with fresh oranges. It is a great Indian dessert to make for festivals and special occasions.
      Orange Kheer (Bengali Komola Kheer)
    • Bread Halwa is a delicious Indian sweet or dessert made using bread. Bread slices are deep-fried in ghee and then cooked in sugar syrup until the consistency of halwa is reached. Here is how to make it.
      Bread Halwa (Bread Sheera)
    • Sitaphal Basundi (Custard Apple Basundi) is a delicious twist on the classic Basundi recipe. Here is a simple recipe to make it.
      Sitaphal Basundi (Custard Apple Basundi)
    • Badam Kheer (Almond Kheer) is a delicious Indian dessert where milk is cooked with almond paste and saffron. Make it for festivals or special occasions for a delicious treat. 
      Badam Kheer (Almond Kheer, Badam Payasam)
    • Made with just 4 ingredients, this Jalebi White Chocolate Bark is a delicious fusion dessert you can make for upcoming festivals. Try my easy recipe here.
      Jalebi White Chocolate Bark
    • Made using chickpea flour, ghee, and lots of dry nuts and fruits, Besan Halwa is a traditional, rich North Indian sweet dish that is a favorite for celebrations, festivals, and pujas. It's easy to make, comes together in 25 minutes, and makes for a delicious dessert (vegetarian, gluten-free).
      Besan Halwa
    • Murmura Namkeen is a sweet spicy mixture prepared with murmura (puffed rice), nuts, curry leaves, and spices. Serve it with a hot cup of tea or coffee (vegan, can be easily made gluten-free).
      Murmura Namkeen
    • Sooji Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert made using semolina, ghee, and sugar. Make this semolina pudding using my simple and easy recipe.
      North Indian Style Sooji Halwa (Suji Ka Sheera, Indian Semolina Pudding)
    • Mango Basundi is a delicious twist on the classic Basundi recipe. Make this Indian sweet using fresh or frozen mangoes for a yummy treat.
      Mango Basundi
    • Nariyal Ki barfi served on a plate
      Nariyal ki Barfi
    • Lauki ki Barfi
    • Peanut Masala is a spicy and crunchy, chickpea flour coated and fried peanuts which serves as fabulous tea time snacks. Here is how to make Peanut Masala Recipe or Masala Groundnut.
      Crispy Peanut Masala
    • Kaju Ki Barfi
    • Rakshabandhan recipes
      Nariyal ke Ladoo
    • Rajasthani Mawa Kachori
      Rajasthani Mawa Kachori
    • Basundi is a traditional Indian dessert famous in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and some parts of Karnataka. It is basically thickened milk flavored with nutmeg, cardamom, and saffron. Serve it on its own or with poori for a delicious treat.
      Basundi Sweet (Traditional + Instant)
    • Mava Samosa is a delightful Indian dessert which is served during festivals and even on auspicious occasions. Made from Khoya, it is a delightful treat!
      Sweet Samosa (Mawa Samosa)
    • Cornflakes Mixture
      Cornflakes Namkeen | Cornflakes Mixture
    • Churma Ladoo served on a plate.
      Churma Ladoo
    • Besan Ke Ladoo
    • Double ka Meetha is a Hyderabadi-style dessert made using bread slices, sugar syrup, and reduced milk (rabdi). It is popularly made for the festival of Eid and other special occasions. Here is how to make it.
      Double Ka Meetha (Indian Bread Pudding)
    • Shankarpali is a Maharashtrian snack that is basically deep-fried crispy flour biscuits. It can be made sweet or savory.
      Sweet Shankarpali
    • Balushahi (badusha) is a crispy and flaky Indian sweet made using all-purpose flour, ghee, and yogurt. It is popularly made during festivals, weddings, and special occasions. Make it using my tried and tested recipe at home!
      Balushahi
    • Shakkarpara (Shakkarpare) is a North Indian sweet snack where crispy deep-fried flour cookies are coated with thick sugar syrup. Make it for your tea time snack or for festivals like Diwali, Holi, or Rakshabandhan using my perfect recipe.
      Sweet Shakkarpara
    • Makhana Namkeen is a delicious snack that can be served at tea time or can be munched throughout the day. It is low fat, healthy, and gluten-free and can be served for vrat (Hindu fasting days) as well. Here is how to make it.
      Roasted Makhana Namkeen (Makhana Chivda)
    • Kalakand Wontons is a delicious Indian fusion recipe that is perfect to make this festive season. Make it in just 10 minutes using store-bought or homemade kalakand and wonton sheets.
      Kalakand Wontons
    • Give your usual chaat an interesting twist with this Tater Tot Chaat recipe. It is a crunchy, and creamy recipe where crispy fried tater tots are topped with other usual chaat ingredients. Here is how to make it.
      Tater Tots Chaat
    • Rice Kheer or Chawal Ki Kheer is a traditional Indian rice pudding which is quite easy to put together and makes for a great dessert. Make this creamy, one-pot dessert with basic ingredients and in under 45 minutes.
      Rice Kheer Recipe (Indian Rice Pudding)
    • Creamy, luscious, and delicious, Sabudana Kheer is an Indian dessert made using sago pearls, milk, and sugar. Make it for festivals, special occasions, or vrat (Hindu fasting) days.
      Sabudana Kheer (Indian Tapioca Pudding)
    • Rajgira Halwa or Rajgira Sheera is an Indian gluten-free dessert made using Rajgira (Amaranth flour). It is perfect to make for vrat (Hindu fasting) days. Here is how to make it.
      Farali Rajgira Atta Sheera (Amaranth Flour Halwa)
    • Makhana Kheer (Makhane ki Kheer) is a creamy Indian pudding made using fox nuts, milk, sugar, and dry fruits. It is a delicious dessert which can be served on any occasion especially for vrat or fasting days. Here is how to make it.
      Makhana Kheer (Makhane Ki Kheer)
    • Shrikhand is a popular Indian dessert made using yogurt flavored with ground cardamom and sugar. Make it by thickening plain yogurt or take a shortcut and make it using Greek yogurt, the choice is yours!
      Shrikhand
    • Mango Phirni (Indian Rice Pudding with Mangoes) is a delicious fruity twist on the classic Phirni recipe. A beautiful combination of rice, milk, and mangoes, this Indian dessert is a must-try in summers.
      Mango Phirni (Indian Rice Pudding with Mangoes)
    • Bread Malai Roll is an Indian sweet where white bread slices are stuffed with a thick rabdi and then dunked in flavourful reduced milk. Here is how to make it.
      Bread Malai Roll

    More Indian Festival Recipes

    • Mohabbat ka Sharbat is a refreshing Old Delhi-style summer drink. It has flavors from watermelon and rose syrup. Here is how to make it (vegetarian, gluten-free, and can be made vegan).
      Mohabbat Ka Sharbat
    • Sambaram (Morum Vellam) is Kerala-style spicy buttermilk made with yogurt, curry leaves, green chilies, and ginger. It is popularly served during Onam Sadhya with the festive spread (vegetarian, gluten-free).
      Sambaram (Morum Vellam, Kerala Style Buttermilk)
    • This Dunkin Donuts Copycat Oreo Hot Chocolate is a delicious beverage to warm you up on a cold winter evening. Try my easy recipe here (vegetarian).
      Dunkin Donuts Copycat Oreo Hot Chocolate
    • Bourbon Hot Chocolate is nothing but classic hot chocolate spiked with bourbon. It is rich, and creamy and has slight caramelly notes from the bourbon (vegetarian, gluten-free).
      Bourbon Hot Chocolate

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    1. shobha

      November 04, 2015 at 9:02 am

      What a treat .. looking at these goodies so well made and presented with awesome clicks

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    2. Seema

      November 06, 2015 at 9:49 am

      Looking soooooo yammi.too good .i will try some on diwali.thanks.

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      • msnehamathur

        November 07, 2015 at 12:56 am

        Thnx Seema. Do try and leave your feedback 🙂

        Reply
    3. Roshanak Seyfi

      August 05, 2021 at 6:59 pm

      I like your work very much

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