Looking for the best Diwali sweets and snacks recipes to make this festive season special?
This post brings you 50+ tried and tested Diwali recipes from my kitchen – including traditional sweets, crispy snacks, baked and air-fried treats, and a special chaat corner – perfect for gifting, sharing, or enjoying with family during Diwali 2025.
Another year, another Diwali…
At times I feel as if time just flew by. You blink your eyes are you are in the next year. And the fact that this is our 2nd Diwali in our own house, is a little too difficult to believe.
But then that’s what it is. It is “TIME” who has never stopped for anyone and who will never stop for anyone.
It gives you that one chance to do what is right, celebrate, enjoy with your loved ones, and cherish that moment. You lose it and you have lost it forever.
But we mortals have that strange arrogance that we have conquered it all and that we will decide what is to be done and when.
Poor souls, we don’t realize the fact that in doing that we lost out on the best time to do it.
We had the lighting, lanterns, etc. ready by the last week itself. We cleaned everything up and did our shopping for Diyas, oils, wicks etc.
And probably because we started preparations a little too early, we are feeling as if the days are long and that time is moving at a snail’s pace.
Diwali is taking so long to come. Funny, isn’t it?
Since we are talking about Diyas, let me put a request to all of you.
The next time you go out to buy Diyas and matkas for Diwali, prefer buying it from the roadside vendor instead of going to the Mall or, to a superstore to buy it.
Why?
Because, that way you will make somebody’s Diwali, a happier one.
It’s the sales of those Diyas and matkas that they make that decide whether they can celebrate Diwali. So let’s give them a reason to be happy this Diwali.
Do encourage your near and dear ones as well, to buy the Diyas from these vendors.
Wishing you all a happy Diwali…
Let’s get onto this compilation of recipes for you. We have 50+ best recipes that can be served as Diwali sweets and snacks, for your guests this Diwali.
Best Diwali Sweets and Snacks Recipe:
Sweets, Dessert & Dry Snacks:
Lavang Latika
A flaky parcel, filled with khoya(sweetened reduced milk), sealed with a clove, deep fried, and coated with sugar syrup.
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Balushahi Recipe
Balushahi, also known as Badusha in South India, is a delicious Indian sweet with a crispy outside and a soft, flaky inside. Its mild sweetness makes it a favorite during festivals and special occasions.
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Suryakala Sweet
Suryakala Sweet is an Indian Diwali sweet recipes with maida and khoya as main ingredients.
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How to make Gujiya – Mawa Gujia Recipe
Mawa Gujiya Recipe is an Indian sweet snack or a dessert made during Holi or Diwali. It is a deep-fried pastry stuffed with mawa, suji, and grated coconut. Let us see how to make Gujiya at home.
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Roasted Wheat Flour Gujiya
Roasted wheat flour gujiya is a unique Bihari Gujiya that’s rarely found outside family kitchens. Made with just atta, ghee, and sugar, this gujiya is mildly sweet, light, and full of flavor.
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Vat Savitri Special Sweet
Vat Savitri Special Sweet – Traditional Besanoti Recipe from Bihar
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KulKul Recipe
Kulkul recipe is a simple and traditional Goan Christmas sweet that’s perfect for the festive season. These crispy, golden curls coated with powdered sugar are a favorite in many homes during Christmas.
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Puran Poli Recipe – How to make Soft Puran Poli
Puran Poli is a sweet Indian flatbread made with chana dal, jaggery and flour.
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Parval ki Mithai
Parval ki Mithai is a delectable and unique dessert that comprises khoya/mawa in parwal and is topped with some nuts and cherry. This delicacy is very popular during festivals, but it can also be enjoyed normally as well.
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Mawa Pitha Recipe
Mawa Pitha Recipe: This is a sweet dish from Bihar, also known as Dudh Pitha, khoya pitha and also called as Gokul Pitha in some parts of Bihar. It uses mawa/khoya to make a soft and tasty dessert that’s perfect for special occasions. Let’s learn how to make it step by step!
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Instant Milk Powder Peda Recipe
This recipe for making milk powder peda is very easy. It does not take much time – only about 10 minutes. These sweet milk pedas taste very good but are simple to make. You only need a few basic ingredients.
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Dudh Peda Recipe
An easy and simple traditional 3 ingredients Indian Dessert made with milk solids across india during festivals.
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Instant Milk Powder Peda Recipe
This recipe for making milk powder peda is very easy. It does not take much time – only about 10 minutes. These sweet milk pedas taste very good but are simple to make. You only need a few basic ingredients.
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Kesar Lachha Rabri is a traditional Indian dessert made by simmering milk on low heat until it thickens, then flavoring it with saffron and garnishing it with chopped nuts.
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Shahi Tukda
Shahi Tukda is an irresistible dessert from India that combines crispy fried bread soaked in sweet syrup, creamy rabri, and a sprinkle of chopped nuts for a flavor explosion in every bite.
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Bread Jalebi
Bread jalebi is a unique and innovative fusion dish that combines the traditional Indian sweet jalebi with slices of bread. It is often served as a special dessert at weddings, festivals, and other celebrations.
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Paan Coconut Laddoo
Instant Paan Coconut Ladoos filled with dates and tutti fruity is the perfect sweet treat for Diwali! In fact, you only need 20 minutes to make this delicious Indian recipe! In this article, we will provide you with the step-by-step process on how to prepare Paan Coconut Ladoos at home.
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Pink Coconut Ladoo
Quick and easy “5 minutes coconut laddo” made with coconut and natural color. Best recipe to try during this festive season.
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How to make Chocolate Coconut Laddoo
Chocolate coconut laddoo is a quick three-ingredient dessert made with freshly grated coconut, condensed milk, and dark chocolate. This chocolate coconut laddoo recipe is a twist on the classic nariyal laddoo.
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Coconut Laddoo Recipe
Coconut Laddoo is a traditional, utterly delicious Indian Sweet, prepared during festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc.
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Besan Ke Laddoo
Besan laddoo is a traditional North Indian sweet ball made from gram flour, ghee, powdered sugar, cardamom powder, that is aromatic and tasty. This recipe with an easy step-by-step guide will help you make the best besan ke laddoo at home.
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Sattu Ladoo
Sattu Ladoo is healthy energy balls made with roasted Bengal Gram Flour. Sattu is rich in protein and is widely used as a superfood.
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Dry Fruit Laddu
Dry fruits laddu is a nutritious and healthy sweet snack recipe, perfect for snacking without added sugar.
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Ragi Ladoo
Ragi Ladoo Recipe or Nachni Ladoo recipe is delicious, healthy and nutritious Ladoo. Ragi Ladoo is a great snack recipe for toddlers, kids, and women.
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Kodo Millet Laddoo
Kodo millet Laddoo is rich in antioxidants and vitamins. It is easy to digest and perfect snack for your kids.
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Khoi Laddoo – How to Make Khoya Moa Laddu
Moa laddoo is a dessert that can be served at any time. It’s quick and easy to make, and it tastes great. It is one of the most popular Bengali desserts.
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Instant Energy Bites Recipe
Instant Energy Bites made with Oats and Chocos are the perfect quick snack! No cooking is needed—just mix, roll, and enjoy a healthy, guilt-free treat anytime you need an energy boost.
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Marie Biscuits No Bake Energy Bites
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Creamy Vermicelli Kheer Recipe | Seviyan Kheer
Vermicelli kheer recipe (seviyan kheer) is a rich and creamy Diwali kheer recipe made without condensed milk. Learn how to make thick vermicelli kheer with milk, ghee, nuts, and cardamom for any festival.
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Sabudana Kheer
Wondering how to make Sabudana Kheer that’s quick, easy, and absolutely delicious? You’ve come to the right place! This simple recipe requires just a few ingredients and is perfect for fasting or any festive occasion. With my step-by-step instructions, you’ll have a rich, creamy dessert ready in no time!
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Recipe for Makhana Kheer
Makhana Kheer is a traditional healthy Indian dessert made by simmering Makhana’s in milk till it becomes creamy. Makhana is also known as “Lotus seeds” or “Foxnuts.” This dessert is simple and quick to make, taking less than 30 minutes with just a few basic ingredients. Makhane ki kheer is a perfect dessert if you are fasting.
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Chawal ki Kheer
Rice Kheer is made with full fat milk, rice, sugar and cardamom powder. This recipe is very easy to make and can be prepared in pressure cooker easily.
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Chocolate Rice Kheer Recipe – How to Make Chocolate Rice Pudding
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Sweet Pongal Recipe
Sweet Pongal or Sakkarai Pongal is a traditional South Indian dessert made with rice and lentils sweetened with Jaggery.
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Rasiya Recipe
Rasiya Recipe – A traditional Bihari sweet made with rice and jaggery. This Chhath Puja prasad is a flavorful, healthy jaggery rice dessert, easy to prepare!
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Ada Prathaman Recipe
Ada Prathaman is a jaggery-and-coconut-milk-based dessert. It tastes earthy and delicious and is made at the Onam festival.
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Pazham Pori
Make this easy pazham pori recipe and enjoy a tasty snack from Kerala any time of day. These sweet banana fritters can be eaten for breakfast, as an evening snack, or even for dessert.
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Wheat Flour Pazham Pori recipe
Wheat Flour Pazham Pori recipe or Ethakka Appam is a Kerala Instant Tea time snack recipe made with banana, deep-fried in coconut oil.
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Sooji Halwa
Sooji Halwa, cooked with fine semolina, ghee, and sugar, is one of the most basic North Indian Indian desserts. It’s quite simple to make and takes less than 30 minutes. It has a smooth and fluffy texture with such a sweet and nutty aroma.
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Atte ka halwa
Aata Halwa is a quick Indian Dessert made with a few very basic ingredients like whole wheat flour, sugar, and ghee. It has a meelt-in-your-mouth texture that makes it a favorite dessert for any small or big celebrations and festivals across India.
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Beetroot Halwa Recipe
Beetroot Halwa Recipe is a healthy Indian Sweets or Dessert Recipe made with grated beetroot and sugar.
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Gajar ka Halwa
Gajar Ka Halwa or Carrot Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert or sweet dish made with fresh red carrots, milk, ghee, sugar, and some dry fruits.
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Besan ka Halwa Recipe – Step by Step Video
Besan Halwa is a quick sweet dish for the ones who do not want to spend a lot of time making a sweet dish for an occasion.
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Ela Ada Recipe
Ela Ada Recipe (also called Elayappam or Ila Ada) is a traditional Kerala sweet made with rice flour, coconut, and jaggery steamed in banana leaves. Perfect for festivals or as a healthy breakfast.
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Dehori Recipe
Dehori recipe is a traditional Bihari sweet dish made using fermented rice flour and curd. These deep-fried discs are soaked in jaggery syrup and served warm.
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Thekua Recipe
Thekua Recipe is a popular sweet snack from Bihar, often made during festivals like Chhath Puja. It’s crunchy, mildly sweet, and made with whole wheat flour and jaggery, making it a healthier option than many other sweets.Whether you’re making it for a festival or to enjoy with tea, this easy-to-make snack is perfect for any occasion.
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Deep Fried Cookies Thekua Recipe – Step by Step Video
Bihari Style Thekua recipe is an easy, flaky tea-time sweet snack recipe with no preservatives, yet can be stored and consumed for 15-20 days.
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Sweet Caramel Poha Recipe
Sweet Caramel Poha recipe is very addictive and can be had as an evening tea time snack, after school snack, or, even at times when you are craving for a sweet bite.
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Malpua Recipe
Malpua is one of the special recipe prepared on Holi festival. You would find people enjoying malpua on this special occasion. Its a quick Indian recipe which can also be served as a sweet dish along with an rabri.
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Gur Ka Pua – How to Make Gulgula Recipe
Gur ka Pua or gulgula is a deep-fried, easy-to-make North Indian sweet and savory snack recipe made with wheat flour and jaggery.
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Diwali Snacks Recipes:
Butter Murukku Recipe
Butter Murukku Recipe is a light, crispy, and buttery South Indian snack that’s perfect for tea-time or festivals.
Made with rice flour, gram flour, and a touch of butter, it melts in the mouth and is truly addictive.
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Kerala Pakkavada Recipe | How to make Pakkavada
Crispy Ribbon pakoda recipe is one of the most loved Kerala tea time snacks. Also known as ribbon pakkavada in Kerala, this crispy and crunchy snack is made from rice flour and besan with a perfect blend of spices.
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Garlic Pakkavada Recipe
Garlic Ribbon Pakkavada is a crispy and flavorful South Indian snack, perfect for tea-time munching or festive occasions. With the bold taste of garlic infused into the classic ribbon murukku batter, this snack is loved across Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
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Ragi Murukku Recipe
Ragi Murukku is a crispy and tasty snack made with ragi flour. It’s a perfect choice for a healthy, quick bite that everyone in the family will enjoy.
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Methi Mathri Recipe
Learn how to make crispy and flaky methi mathri recipe with wheat flour (atta). A perfect festival snack recipe without maida, this healthy mathri stays fresh for weeks and is ideal for tea-time or Diwali celebrations.
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Bihari Nimki Recipe
Nimki is a crispy, crunchy, and flaky tea time snack that can be served with tea or, coffee and makes for a nice evening snack.
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Papdi Recipe
Papdi Recipe is a deep-fried crispy and flaky cracker or poori made with whole wheat flour and spices. This Papdi is generally used for most of the Indian chaat recipes, but it can also be served as an after-school snack or tea-time snack.
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Makhana Dry Fruits Namkeen Snack Recipe
Makhana Dry Fruits Namkeen Snack Recipe also known as fox nuts and lotus seeds is a healthy snack recipe that can be consumed on fasting during Navratri.
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Murmure Namkeen
Murmure Namkeen, also called Murmura Chivda, is a super crunchy and tasty snack that’s good for you. You don’t need any fancy ingredients, and it doesn’t take much time to make. Give it a shot at home, and you’ll probably love this homemade snack!”
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Chura Bhuja Recipe
Chura Bhuja recipe is one of the most popular evening snack recipes of Bihar that is tasty and healthy. Chura Bhuja is a combination of crispy, chivda, fresh seasonal cauliflower, peas, onion, and potato.
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Samosa, Pakoras, Kachori and Chaat Corner:
Stuffed Mirchi Bhajji Recipe
Stuffed Mirchi Bhajji Recipe, also known as Stuffed Menasinakai Bajji or Milagai Bajji, is a perfect spicy Monsoon snack or evening snack, especially when paired with a cup of tea.
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Paneer Pakoda Recipe
Paneer Pakoda Recipe is a very tasty appetizer and a perfect teatime snack. This recipe is very simple and easy to make. It’s a perfect and easy starter idea when you have some guests for lunch or dinner.
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Recipe for Aloo Pakora
This Recipe for Aloo Pakora also known as aloo pakoda or aloo bajji is a tasty, crispy snack made with potatoes dipped in spiced gram flour and fried until crispy.
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Maggi Pakoda Recipe
Maggi Pakoda Recipe is a tasty and easy fusion snack that combines delicious Maggi noodles with crispy pakoras. It’s perfect for the monsoon season or whenever you’re craving something crunchy and delicious.
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Babycorn Pakoda
Babycorn pakoda is a delicious snack made with crispy, fried baby corn and various spices. It’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or any time you’re in the mood for something tasty!
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Onion Pakoda
Onion pakoda are onion fritters prepared with gram flour or besan batter, thinly sliced onions, and a few spices.
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Crispy Indian Okra Recipe – Bhindi Fry
A simple snack recipe made from Okra or, Bhindi, this Bhindi Fry is a tasty one for your chai times..
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Aloo Samosa – How to Make Samosa Recipe
This weeks recipe is about how to make samosa, a famous Street Snack recipe made of potato stuffing.
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Aloo bonda recipe
This Aloo Bonda recipe is just what you need. With a spicy mashed potato filling and a crunchy golden coating, it’s a South Indian favorite that’s easy to make at home.
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Stuffed Aloo Bread Pakora Recipe
Stuffed Aloo Bread Pakora is a very commonly found street food in North India. Stuffed aloo bread pakora can be served along with green coriander chutney and tomato sauce.
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Garlic Bread Pakora
Garlic Bread Pakora is an extremely popular Indian tea-time snack and breakfast recipe that is quite simple to prepare.
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Dahi Wada
Dahi vada, also known as dahi bhalla or dahi bara is a dish in which vada is dipped in creamy yogurt and sprinkled with some everyday spice powders. It’s one of the most popular street foods in India. So for a fun appetizer or party treat, try my heirloom and classic dahi vada recipe with step-by-step photos.
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Dahi Bhalla Papdi Chaat Recipe
Bhalle Papdi Chaat is a famous North Indian fast food or street food. This is served almost all across India.
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Papdi Chaat Recipe
Papdi Chaat Recipe is a mouth-watering North Indian street chaat recipe. It can be found easily on roadside food carts all over India. It is very delicious to eat and is considered a great alternative to a meal by many.
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Aloo Chaat Recipe
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Plain Pav Bhaji Recipe
Plain Pav Bhaji Recipe is a quick, comforting version of the famous street food, made with just a few basic ingredients and no pav bhaji masala.
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Pav Bhaji Recipe
Pav Bhaji Recipe is popular street food from Mumbai. Bhaji is a combination of mix match vegetables and some Indian spices served along with toasted Pav.
Chole Recipe
Chole Recipe is one of the famous North Indian Punjabi dishes. This recipe goes really well with bhature, poori, paratha or rice.
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Recipe of bhatura
Bhature is a fluffy deep-fried Indian bread, usually served along with Punjabi Chole. The combination of chole bhature tastes heavenly.
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Mint Kachori Recipe
Mint Kachori Recipe is a delicious Indian snack that combines crispy, flaky layers with the refreshing taste of mint. These kachoris are perfect for tea-time, festivals, or when you want a flavorful treat. Let’s learn how to make this simple and tasty snack at home!
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Matar Kachori
Matar Kachori, also known as Green Peas Kachori, is a delectable Indian snack featuring a crispy exterior and a spicy green peas filling.
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Kalonji Kachori Recipe
Plain Kalonji Kachori Recipe is one of my favorite traditional Indian snacks. They are crispy, flaky, and full of flavor and is perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or whenever you’re in the mood for a savory treat.
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Plain Kachori Recipe
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How to Make Bhelpuri Chaat at Home
The recipe of Bhelpuri is a combination of puffed rice, three different chutneys, sev, veggies, some Indian spices, etc. This recipe is super easy to make at home especially if you are ready with your prep work. In this post, I will tell you about the easiest method of making Bhelpuri with all those tips and tricks. (step-by-step-recipe)
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Baked and Air Fried Recipes:
Quick Eggless Vanilla Cake Recipe – Soft Sponge Cake Recipe
Eggless Vanilla Cake Recipe or Sponge Cake Recipe is a light and fluffy dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a tea-time snack, a base for a layered cake, or just something sweet to enjoy, this recipe is a must-try.
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Jam Sponge Cake
Learn how to make a stunning Jam Glaze Sponge Cake with this easy recipe! A moist and fluffy sponge cake topped with a glossy fruit jam glaze and powdered sugar for a festive touch.
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Eggless Carrot Cake Recipe
Try this easy eggless carrot cake recipe made with fresh red carrots, Milkmaid, and wheat flour. Perfect for winter, it’s a healthy and delicious treat for celebrations or tea-time snacks!
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Eggless Banana Cake Recipe
Eggless Banana Cake Recipe is a delicious and moist cake recipe made with some ripe bananas. And as the name says , this recipe does not contain egg in it.
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Eggless Plum Cake
Learn how to make a moist, delicious eggless plum cake without soaking fruits! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for Christmas and other holiday.
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Eggless Tutti Frutti Cake
Eggless Tutti Frutti Cake is a soft, moist, and bakery-style cake you can easily make at home.Packed with colorful tutti frutti in every bite, this cake is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a festive celebration, a tea-time snack, or just a sweet treat to brighten your day.
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Eggless Mawa Cake Recipe
This Mawa Cake recipe offers a deliciously rich, creamy texture with the warm aroma of cardamom, traditionally found in Parsi bakeries. Although Mawa Cake is generally made with eggs, this version is completely eggless, making it lighter yet equally flavorful.
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Aata and Jaggery Cake
This aata jaggery cake is a very tasty and moist sweet cake. It is made with whole wheat flour (aata) and jaggery. So when you are craving something sweet, you can enjoy this guilt-free cake.
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Dry Fruit Cake
Eggless Dry Fruit Cake Recipe is an easy, tasty and deliciously moist cake recipe. This eggless cake is a rich cake full of dried fruit raisins and nuts.
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Eggless Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe
Eggless Chocolate Truffle Cake is a flavored chocolate cake with a hint of coffee flavor. This is sandwiched and then coated with chocolate ganache and topped with some grated dark chocolates.
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Eggless Tutti Frutti Cookies
This eggless tutti frutti cookies is everything you need for bringing smiles on your loved one’s face, this festive season. Inspired by the famous Karachi Biscuits, these cookies are packed with chewy bits of tutti frutti that make them as delightful to look at as they are to eat.
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Easy Eggless Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins and Cranberries
These eggless oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and buttery sweet. They’re filled with a mix of plump raisins and cranberries and flavored with cinnamon. This recipe is very easy to make and is my favorite way to make oatmeal raisin cookies without eggs.
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Eggless Sesame Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Eggless Oats cookies recipe is a combination of whole wheat flour, oatmeal, and sesame seeds, spiced with some cardamom powder. These cookies are great to serve along with milk, chai, or coffee.
Paneer Tikka in Airfryer
Paneer tikka in air fryer is a quick, healthy, and delicious Indian snack made without a tandoor or grill. It’s juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and perfect for your tea-time snack or party starter menu.
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Air Fryer Hara Bhara Kabab
Air Fryer Hara Bhara Kabab is a healthy, green snack made with spinach, green peas, potatoes, and spices.
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I hope you enjoyed going through this collection of Diwali sweet and snack recipes straight from my kitchen.
Each recipe is simple, tested, and made with ingredients easily available at home – so you can focus on celebrating rather than spending hours in the kitchen.
Whether you’re preparing festive boxes for friends, planning a family get-together, or simply treating yourself, these recipes will bring that perfect mix of tradition, taste, and love to your Diwali celebrations.
