Diwali special: Here are 10 sweets to have and gift during Diwali

Diwali is a time when traditional sweets play a key part. Celebrated throughout India, Diwali is a time of good triumphing over evil and brings people together. We’ve listed popular Diwali sweets.

Jalebi:

Made by frying fermented batter. This creates crispy spirals that are soaked in warm sugar syrup.

Rasgulla:

A traditional Bengali sweet made with fresh paneer (chhena). These are boiled in sugary syrup creating soft, spongey and juicy balls.

Gulab Jamun:

Made using khoya (dried milk), flour and cardamom and saffron. The sweet is created by frying dough balls in oil and then soaking them in a light sugar solution scented with roses and saffron.

Rasmalai:

A sweet originating in West Bengal. This has soft paneer dumplings in a thick, creamy milk with cardamom.

Karanji/Gujiya:

This popular sweet from Maharashtra is a crescent-shaped pasty filled with sweet coconut, jaggery and dry fruits. The pastry is flaky.

Mohanthal:

This is a rich and soft sweet from Gujarat and Rajasthan. It has a nutty texture due to being slow cooked in ghee with gram flour. Almonds and pistachio are added on top after mixing with the sugary syrup.

Besan Laddu:

This sweet is made using besan (roasted gram flour), ghee and sugar. Due to its rich and nutty taste it’s a popular sweet to eat during festivities. Often seen as a symbol of unity.

Shahi Tukda:

A luxurious sweet from Hyderabad. This uses fried slices of bread served with a thick rabri (thickened milk).

Kaju Katli Barfi:

This diamond shape sweet is made using ground cashew nuts and cardamom. This reflects the talent of Indian sweet making and is often used as a gift during Diwali.

Motichoor Laddu

This sweet is made using small drops of gram flour (boondi) soaked in sugary syrup and formed into small round balls. This is a sweet associated with happiness and prosperity.

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