Diwali sweets and snacks recipes collection

01 Nov Diwali sweets and snacks recipes collection

Last Updated on November 9, 2023 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Diwali recipes | diwali sweets and snacks | deepawali sweets | deepawali snacks recipes list is here to help you in deciding what you should prepare this diwali.

Also known as the festival of lights, diwali is one of the most significant festivals celebrated across India. This festival is celebrated with full zeal and enthusiasm throughout the country. People visit each other to greet and exchange gifts and sweets.

The flavors of this festival are, however, incomplete without lip smacking sweets and snacks. There are several recipes which you can prepare for consumption at your home because several guests are supposed to visit you. Also you can prepare any of these sweets/snacks and gift to your near and dear ones.

Diwali snacks can be stored for days and weeks. So when some guests have arrived you this diwali, you don’t need to keep engaged in the kitchen for hours. Just prepare a tea and open the lid of boxes carrying any or all the below snacks and serve. Isn’t so easy ?? So lets begin.

diwali sweets & snacks / namkeens

Tagar : Tagar or boora, also spelled as bura is a kind of powdered sugar which is used in making ladoos, pedas, panjiri and many of the sweet (mithai) recipes. This itself is not a dish to be eaten but a must if you want to make your sweets as tasty as you get from market. That is why it is placed under this head because you can’t skip this to make (most of the) diwali sweets at par with professionals. Click the image below for recipe.

Palang Tod : Decades old sweet Palang Tod being made prior to 1947 using just 4 ingredients. You can have it during fasting, festivals or any special occasion. A recipe worth trying Diwali.

Doodh Peda : Doodh Peda or also called as milk peda is a traditional sweet usually made on festivals. Very quick and easy to prepare, doodh pedas are highly delicious and melt in mouth.

Besan Ladoo : Besan ladoo made in authentic way by following the same method applied by Halwai’s. Have a look at the recipe with all little tips and tricks to make it no fail recipe. Click the below picture for detailed recipe.

Imarti : Imarti is the most popular sweet from north india and is made with urad dal flour batter. Looks like Jalebi, but actually it is no way close to Jalebi in taste. This is definitely one of the best recipe to try coming diwali.

jammu chocolate : jammu chocolate is a lip smacking sweet which is very easy to prepare with just 3 basic ingredients. Made in the city of temples jammu only, chocolate is there in the name of this sweet only but not the recipe. This deliciously chew sweet is simply mesmerizing and you can’t leave it easily once begin to taste.

Makhana chivda : Makhana chivda or makhana namkeen is savoury snack made with raosted lotus seeds and other dry fruits in just a tablespoon of desi ghee. This is not just a deiwali snack, but worth consuming during navratri or other fastings. Click on the picture below for recipe.

Kashmiri Shufta Recipe : Medley of rich dry fruits and cubes of paneer cooked in sugar syrup along with some aromatic spices makes this royal dessert Shufta.

Gulab Jamun with khoya and paneer : When it’s a festival of diwali, how one can forget about Gulab Jamun. Though gulab jamuns can be prepared using differnt methods, but making them with khoya and paneer is the traditional, authentic and tastiest one. 

Moong Dal Ladoo : Moong Dal Ladoo is a delightful Indian sweet treat made from roasted moong dal (split yellow lentils), ghee, and sugar. With a rich nutty flavor and aromatic spices, these bite-sized sweets are popular during festivals and celebrations, offering a perfect blend of taste and tradition.

besan papdi : besan papdi is an easy to make papdi or mathri recipe which can be consumed with a cup of tea or even otherwise when you are carving for munching. Very easy to make, its a must try recipe this diwali.

Besan Nankhatai : Made using gram flour and desi ghee, besan nankhatai is such a delicious bakery style cookies, which has no baking powder and baking soda. They are perfect to be served to your guests as well as for distributing as diwali gift.

Mumbai famous Aflatoon barfi : This is such a different and unique recipe having mouthwatering taste and all you need very easily available ingredients. This tasty recipe needs just roasting and no extraordinary skill is needed to make this. Learn the recipe by clicking on the picture below.

Poha Namkeen : Poha namkeen is a popular Indian snack made from flattened rice, spices, and roasted nuts, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures. 

Spongy Rasgulla : Made with just 2 ingredients, this spongy Rasgulla is a real treat to the eyes and well as tummy.

Instant Kalakand : If you have a microwave at home and 11 minutes in hand, this delicious and mouth watering kalakand is just for you.

Badam Barfi : This is such a delicious barfi recipe made with almonds. Not to be missed on any special occasion.

Custard flavoured paneer barfi :  with a unique aroma and taste, this recipe is a small twist to the regular paneer barfi. Made with few ingredients and ready in very less time, this paneer barfi is definitely going to be loved by you and your family and guests. The another twist in the present recipe is that it is made with the leftover ghee residue. However, the same can be made with residue. Just use desi ghee in place of leftover ghee residue.

Coconut Ladoo : Made with just 3 simple and basic ingredients using no khoya, no milk powder and no condensed milk, These ladoos are highly economical one and definitely worth trying on diwali.

Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bar : If still you are not sure about the gifts on diwali, then have a look at this piece of an art. It takes only few minutes to put together. Just wrap it & voila, your siblings are impressed.

Potato Chips : Although potato chips are not bound by an special occassion and they are cherished throughout the year, but can be attributed as Diwali snack because you can serve these to your guests. Just make in bulk days before diwali and serve whenever guests arrive to you. Click the picture of aloo chips below for the detailed recipe.

Churma Ladoo : It is a delightful Indian sweet made from coarsely ground flour, sweetener and ghee. Unlike the traditional frying method, this version is prepared by roasting method and combining it with aromatic spices, creating a healthier and equally delicious treat. Here in this recipe, we have used semolina in place of any other flour and the ladoos were equally delicious and awesome.

moong dal namkeen : ready with just 3 basic ingredients, this moong dal namkeen is very popular and most loved namkeen recipe. add it to your diwali namkeen recipes and keep munching as and when you like.

Gujia : Gujia, also called Karanji has special space over the festival. Made with 5 minutes khoya recipe and baking instead of frying makes it worth cherishing by the diet conscious people too.

Coconut barfi : Asking for simple 3 ingredients and 30 minutes, this is the most economical recipe which you would love to enjoy on Diwali. This coconut barfi recipe neither ask for condensed milk nor milk powder or khoya/mava, hence making it cheapest of all the sweets.

Nacho Chips : Use of maize flour begins with the beginning of summers, hence these crispy and crunchy nacho chips can easily be made a part of diwali snacks. Easy in making and catchy in their appearance, no one can stop at one.

Dates Ladoo : Sugar free, jaggery free or we must say free from all artificial sweeteners, these dates ladoo are most tasty and healthy ladoo recipe we have ever tried.They are named as Dates laddu, dates ladoo recipe, khajur laduu, dates and nuts laddu recipe but you can also call them sugar free dry fruits ladoo.

Soya Sticks Namkeen : Made with soya flour, chickpea flour and many more spices, these soya sticks are a healthy tea time snack which can be made ahead of time and looks wow when you serve with a cup of tea or coffee to your guests on diwali.

Wheat Flour ladoo : These Ladoo  are made with the very basic ingredients and in no time. They are so delicious that you will think of making it this diwali. Again this recipe is made with the ghee reside, but you can also make with desi ghee. A must try recipe.

Suji Mawa barfi :- Suji or rava barfi is one of the most delicous kind of indian sweet you would love to try on diwali. Made with the simple process, this recipes utilizes leftover desi ghee residue which can be replaced with fresh mawa or khoya. Details given in the post.

Besan Masala Sev : This is such a recipe which you can make 2 to 3 months ahead of diwali. A well known and loved by all tea time snack is so easy in making and appealing too.

Bhakerwadi : A spicy tea time snack made with flour and few spices from Maharashtra is so addictive that you can’t stop at one. Traditionally this recipe is deep fried but we have baked it for healthier version and there’s no second opinion that even the baked one is equally delicious.

Dalia Ladoo :- Dalia also named as broken wheat in english is one of the famous health food which is even added in the diet plan of toddlers also. Here is the recipe of dalia ladoo which is very easy to make and is prepared in 2 ways. They will just melt in your mouth and you would love to try them time and again.

Louki aur Nariyal ki barfi :- We made this recipe on some other occasion as a trial and were not sure about its taste. But when tasted, it was simply out of the world. It was having just an amazing taste that no one can ever imagine that it is made up of Louki/bottle gourd. So you too make this tasty sweet for this diwali and amaze your family and guests.

Ghee residue and besan Ladoo : Besan ke ladoo on the occasion of diwali is something very common sweet to try and we are taking the recipe of besan laddu little ahead with the addion of leftover desi ghee residue in it. As stated from time to time in different recipes, ghee residue can always be replaced with khoya so no worries if you are not having ghee residue. Have a look at the detailed post by clicking on the picture below.

Bread Gulab Jamun :- Prepared with the bread and stuffing of khoya, this bread gulab jamun is indeed a great sweet recipe to surprise your kids and guests. They are too close to the other regular gulab jamuns, not just in terms of shape and appearance, but by taste also. When we served them to our guests, they couldn’t recognize that it is being made of bread.

Khoya Gulab Jamun : This recipe is titled as Khoya gulab jamun but actually they are not made with regular khoya but with leftover desi ghee residue. Actually ghee residue is also named as khoya so you can call it with the given name. These gulab jamuns are no way different in taste and texture from the gulab jamuns made with regular khoya or mava. However, in case you don’t have ghee residue, you can use regular khoya in the same quantity by following the similar process.

Chenna Murki :- These no ghee, no butter, no oil white beauties from the land of Bengal is an instant sweet made with just 2 basic ingredients and ready in about 15 – 20 minutes is ideal for any special occasion. This is it is diwali around the corner, so decorate your diwali with these beautiful pearls.

Kaja :- Kaja, Khaja, Tapeswaram Kaja, Gottam Kaja or Madatha Kaja is a Traditional Andhra crispy sweet. The word “khaja” is originated from Arabic, probably meaning “pure” or “sacred”. And if we go by its meaning, this is the most ideal recipe for diwali. The best part of this recipe is that you don’t require any expensive ingredient to make it. If you have all purpose flour and sugar, you are done.

Shahi Tukda :- This tempting sweetdish is originated from the period of Mughals – very rich in taste, aroma and appearance. The sweet & creamy texure of rabri over a crunchy bread is out of the world. Truly a Royal dish in the real sense of the term.

Jalebi :- Either it is any special occasion or festival or not, Jalebi is evergreen sweet loved by the people across. In the present recipe, the unique point you will find that it is made with the leftover cooked white rice. Go and try this unusual recipe this diwali.

Kalakand : Kalakand is also known with the name Milk Cake. This is traditionally made on festivals and we got an opportunity to make it for the festival of Baisakhi. It was the instant version of kalakand and you can celebrate your diwali with this lip smacking sweet.

Madra Recipe : This is the traditional recipe which is being prepared in our house since ages on the eve of diwali. Easy to prepare and extremely delectable in taste, this recipe is made with any efforts and in no time. You can cherish this traditional dessert from Jammu on any special occasion.

Gajar Ka Halwa :- Gajar ka halwa or also commonly called as gajrela, needs no introduction. This sweet dessert is being prepared in almost every house during winters irrespective of any festival or occasion. So why not to double your sweetness this diwali with the delectable gajar ka halwa.

Kaddu ka Halwa : Kaddu, named as pumpkin in english is one of the most delicious halwa recipe made with ease and simple process. This kaddu Ka Halwa is worth trying during the fasts of navratri or any other kind of fast you are observing. but not only during fasts, but this kaddu Ka Halwa is worth trying during any festivals like Diwali, Bhai dooj or anyone else.

Boondi Halwa : If actually seen, this boondi halwa recipe is basically a post diwali recipe when you have plenty of unused bondi ladoos and finding no ways to finish them. However it is totally dependent upon you that you relayy want the diwali to go or wanna surprise with this innovative dessert during the festival.

Snacks Basket : Snacks basket is something which will add look to your presentation of snacks. These baskets are not to be eaten as it is, but you can serve any other snack/street food like alu tikki, bread pizza pakoda, maggi pakoda, samosa, mushroom duplex, cheesy discs or dabara. These snacks baskets will make your presentation look good and in return you will earn the appreciation of your guests.

Chorafali : chorafali is an amazing lip smacking snacks recipe which is the specialty of Gujarat and is usually prepared during diwali. You can enjoy it with a hot cup of tea and can store in air tight for about a month.

Methi Puri : Methi puri is an extremely delicious and healthy snacks recipe worth for the occasion of diwali. The flavor and aroma of methi embedded underneath this puri makes it extremely delectable. Make in bulk, serve to the guests during diwali visits and store the rest for future munching with a cup of tea.

Cheeslings : Cheeslings is something which we are keep on cherishing since our childhood and they are like just wow. We all loved these biscuits but we never knew that these can also be made at home and that too with an ease. Add it to your list of diwali snacks and enjoy.

Karela Mathri : We all know about the famous vegetable Karela and also well aware about what Mathri is. So that way Karela and Mathri are not surprising things for us. But what is little thought provoking, for the people never introduced with this recipe, the combination of these two words together.

Initially when we presented these Mathris to some guests, they inquired about its name. On being told its name & when they tasted, they said, ‘ but it doesn’t have a taste of Karela in it and also they are not even a bit greenish’ ? 🙂

 

Sevi papdi : India’s one of the most lovable street food will add beauty to your serving table when this recipe will be a part of other menu. For making this recipe, you can prepare everything pre-hand and just assemble everything immediately before your guest arrives.

PAYAL BALI SHARMA

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