A quick look around your neighbourhood is enough to tell you how Diwali festivities have totally taken over the country. One of the most significant festivals celebrated by Hindus, Diwali is all about fun, love and affection. Bright clay diyas, attractive fairy lights, and beautiful rangolis in the courtyards- This festival is right here and we are loving every bit of the festive spirit. Like any other Indian festival, feasting is an essential part of Diwali celebrations too. Here are some signature Diwali dishes that complement the festivities. How about making some of them at home?
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1. Kaju Barfi
During Diwali celebrations, these diamond-shaped cashew-and-milk-based sweets truly take the mithai shops by storm. They are so easy to make and can be prepared at home in less than an hour. Follow this quick recipe and impress your family and relatives.
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Kaju barfi are easy to make and can be prepared at home less than an hour
2. Chakli
Chakli is a crispy snack made of rice flour, and then deep fried in hot oil. Also known as Murukku in South India, Chakli is made and served in huge numbers during Diwali and Narak Chaturdashi celebrations in Maharashtra.
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Chakli is a crispy snack made of rice flour relished during Diwali celebrations
3. Coconut Barfi
A tempting delight made with fresh coconut flakes, khoya, ghee and sugar. A must-have during Diwali festivities.
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A tempting delight made with fresh coconut flakes. Image credits: iStock
4. Rasmalai
The all-time favourite, melt-in-mouth treat made with chenna and cardamom essence, we bet you can't stop at just one bite.
The all-time favourite, melt-in-mouth treat made with chenna is a festive hit all year round
5. Sandesh
Celebrate this Diwali with Bengal's super hit sweet, made with sweetened cottage cheese and flavoured with cardamom and kesar.
Celebrate this Diwali with Bengal's super hit sweet Sandesh. Image credits: iStock
6. Phirni
Phirni is a delicious rice and milk pudding. Packing the chunky and flavourful goodness of pistachios and elaichi, this fragrant treat is a winner on every festive occasion.
Phirni is a delicious rice and milk pudding perfect for your Diwali sweet cravings. Image credits: iStock
7. Dahi Bhalla
Fluffy bhallas drizzled with sweetened curd, freshly made chutneys and chaat masala, this one is a lip-smacking delight all the way!
Fluffy bhallas drizzled with sweetened curd are an absolute winner. Image credits: iStock
8. Sev-Chivda
An essential part of the Maharashtrian Diwali Faral, this quick and tempting snack made with a mix of cereals, sev, dried figs and wafers is an out-and-out crunch fest.
Chiwda is an essential part of the Maharashtrian Diwali Faral. Image credits: iStock
9. Bhakarwadi
Made with gram flour which is shaped into spiral forms and then stuffed with a mixture of coconut, sesame seeds and poppy seeds, bhakarwadi forms an indispensable part of Gujarati Diwali celebrations.
Bhakarwadi forms an indispensable part of Gujarati Diwali celebrations. Image credits: istock
10. Puran Poli
The popular Maharashtrian festive snack, Puran Poli is a thin wheat flour roti with a delicious 'puran' stuffing in the middle made of grated jaggery, coconut, toor dal, raisin almonds and pistachios.
Puran Poli is a thin wheat flour roti with a delicious 'puran'. Image credits: iStock