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Diwali Recipes

Diwali is a special festival in India and people celebrate it with lot of enthusiasm. Cooking traditional recipes at home is a must for this festival. Here you would find some of the best recipes for Diwali.

I love to make a number of sweets and snacks for Diwali and even plan a dinner dinner menu from a selection of my main course recipes. Also I recommend making some chaat in the run up days to Diwali to enjoy with your family.

Gajar halwa served in a bowl.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Gajar Halwa Recipe (Carrot Halwa)

Paan Truffle is an easy and quick fusion dessert perfect to serve for festivals like Diwali or Holi. Make it using my easy recipe.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Paan Truffles Recipe

Rasmalai trifle served in a jar.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Rasmalai Trifle Recipe

Bored of preparing traditional rabdi at home? Then try this new version, strawberry rabdi which is loaded with both strawberry puree and chopped strawberries. It is creamy, fruity, and needs very few basic ingredients. Here is how to make it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Strawberry Rabdi Recipe

Sitaphal Basundi (Custard Apple Basundi) is a delicious twist on the classic Basundi recipe. Here is a simple recipe to make it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Sitaphal Basundi Recipe (Custard Apple Basundi)

Try these addictive White Chocolate Nuts Cups for Diwali this season. They are super easy to make and need minimal ingredients (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian

GFIndian Gluten Free

White Chocolate Nuts Cups Recipe

Rajbhog Shrikhand is nothing but your classic shrikhand flavored with saffron, slivered nuts, and tutti frutti. Try my easy recipe here.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Rajbhog Shrikhand Recipe

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).

Indian Sweets & desserts

Rasmalai Tiramisu Recipe

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. 

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Badam Kheer Recipe (Almond Kheer, Badam Payasam)

Basundi is a traditional Indian dessert famous in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and some parts of Karnataka. It is basically thickened and sweetened milk flavored with nutmeg, cardamom, and saffron. Serve it on its own or with poori for a delicious treat (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Basundi Recipe

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.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Gulab Jamun Truffles Recipe

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.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Seviyan Kheer Recipe (Vermicelli Kheer)

Rice Kheer (Chawal Ki Kheer) is a traditional Indian rice pudding that is quite easy to put together and makes for a great dessert. Make this creamy, one-pot dessert with basic ingredients using my easy recipe (Gluten-Free, One-Pot, Vegetarian).

Indian Sweets & desserts

Rice Kheer Recipe

Namak Para (Plural - Namak Pare) are deep-fried diamond-shaped Indian crackers that are a tea-time staple. Make them using my easy recipe.

Indian Snacks

Namak Para Recipe (Namak Pare)

Paneer Kheer is an Indian dessert made with fresh paneer, milk, saffron, and sugar. It is a great dessert for festivals, special occasions, or get-togethers. Use my easy recipe to make it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Paneer Kheer Recipe

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).

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Rose Sabudana Kheer Recipe

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.

Chaat/ Street Food

Tater Tot Chaat Recipe

Phool Makhana Kheer (Makhane ki Kheer) is a creamy Indian pudding made using puffed lotus seeds (phool makhana, fox nuts), milk, sugar, and dry fruits. It is a delicious dessert that can be served on any occasion, especially for vrat or fasting days. Here is how to make it (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Makhana Kheer

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.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Makhana Phirni

Make Bengali Chaler Payesh (Rice Kheer) using my easy traditional recipe. Serve it for festivals, weddings, or special occasions.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Chaler Payesh

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).

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Chikoo Kheer (Sapota Kheer)

Farali Rajgira Atta Sheera (Rajgira Halwa, Rajgara No Sheero, Amaranth Flour Halwa)) served in a bowl.

Indian

GFIndian Gluten Free

Rajgira Sheera Recipe (Rajgira Halwa)

Semiya Payasam is a delicious South Indian dessert made using wheat vermicelli, milk, and sugar. Make this delicious sweet using my easy recipe (vegetarian).

Indian Sweets & desserts

Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Payasam)

Doodh pak served in a bowl.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Doodh Pak Recipe

Besan halwa served in a bowl.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Besan Halwa Recipe

Rabdi served in bowls.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Rabdi Recipe (Rabri)

Orange kheer served in a bowl.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Orange Kheer Recipe (Bengali Komola Kheer)

Pudina Kaju served in a bowl.

Indian Snacks

GFIndian Gluten Free

Roasted Pudina Kaju Recipe

Pineapple basundi served in a bowl.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Pineapple Basundi Recipe

Custard rasgulla served in a bowl.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Custard Rasgulla Recipe

Mango basundi served in a bowl.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Mango Basundi Recipe

Thinai payasam served in a bowl.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Thinai Payasam Recipe (Foxtail Millet Payasam)

Kalakand wontons served on a plate.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Kalakand Wontons Recipe

Mughlai shahi tukda served on a plate.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Shahi Tukda Recipe (Traditional Mughlai Dessert)

Murmura namkeen served in a bowl.

Indian Snacks

VIndian Vegan

Murmura Namkeen Recipe (Murmura Chivda)

Shankarpali served in a bowl.

Indian Snacks

Shankarpali Recipe (No Fail)

Sooji halwa served in a bowl.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Sooji Halwa Recipe

Carrot Kheer (Gajar Ki Kheer) is a creamy Indian dessert made using fresh winter carrots and milk. Serve it chilled or warm for an after-dinner dessert or any special occasion (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Sweets & desserts

Carrot Kheer (Gajar Ki Kheer)

Nankhatai is a delicious crunchy Indian shortbread cookie made using ghee and flour. Make this yummy eggless bakery-style cookie at home using my simple recipe (vegetarian).

Cookies

Nankhatai

Made using edible gum resin (gond), whole wheat flour, heaps of makhana, chironji, and enriching dried nuts and seeds, Gond Ke Laddu is a healthy snack or dessert option. Make these for the upcoming winter season and feed your family for their good health (vegetarian).

Indian Sweets & desserts

Gond Ke Laddu

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