Get ready for Diwali with my special list of Diwali Sweets Recipes. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, these recipes will make your Diwali sweeter and more fun.
Here I’ve made a list of tasty Diwali Recipes like ladoos, kheers, and halwa for everyone to enjoy during the celebrations.
About Diwali Festival:
Diwali is a special festival in India filled with happiness and light. This year, it falls on November 12, 2023.
Diwali also called Divali, Deepavali, or the “festival of lights” is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated in autumn every year.
The festival spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair.
The festival preparations and rituals typically extend over a five-day period, but the main festival night of Diwali coincides with the darkest, new moon night of the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartik.
In the Gregorian calendar, Diwali night falls between mid-October and mid-November.
In many parts of India, the festivities start with Dhanteras, followed by Naraka Chaturdasi on the second day, Diwali on the third day, Diwali Padva dedicated to wife-husband relationship on the fourth day, and festivities end with Bhai-dhuj dedicated to sister-brother bond on the fifth day.
Dhanteras usually falls eighteen days after Dussehra.
I can never forget the days when we would wait for Diwali, just after Durga Puja even though that meant that we were close to the end of our vacations.
Those days, new dresses were only something that would happen twice a year – on Dussehra and Diwali.
My mom would make a small house of mud with small windows and doors. And we (my brothers and sisters) would decorate it with colors, flowers, toys, and diyas. Nostalgic, I am… 🙂
The kids in our locality would compete with each other on who is going to burn the most crackers. And the measurement of this was even funny.
The next day we would come out early in the morning and see whose front yard has the most cracker papers. The joy of winning cannot be expressed.
Another thing was the sweets that the elders in the house would distribute after the Lakshmi Pooja gets over.
We would then start lighting diyas everywhere and that is when we would get the permission to go ahead with our cracker adventures.
Somehow Diwali has changed over the years and I wonder if the kids of today will ever be able to experience the real and clean Diwali that we used to celebrate.
I can never forget any of these and I am sure none of you would be able to. And also I cannot forget the tasty Diwali recipes that my Mom would make.
So here are some of the Diwali Sweets recipes that I have learned from my Mom which she would make on Diwali and some of the recipes like pakkavada, boondi ke ladoo and mixture I have learned from my Mother-in-law.
You can also find the collection of Diwali snack recipes here.
You might also want to check the Homemade Khoya Recipe, to make many Indian dessert Recipes.
Diwali Sweets Recipes – Collection of Diwali Recipes 2023
Diwali, the beloved festival celebrated as the “Festival of Lights” in India, is not just a time for celebrating happiness and brightness, but also a delightful treat for the senses and taste buds.
During Diwali, homes are brightened by the glow of small lamps, and the air is filled with the scent of delicious sweets.
From traditional treats such as gulab jamuns and jalebis to delightful favorites like kaju katli and rasgullas, Diwali feels like a festive celebration of tasty food.
Every tasty bite shares a tale of happiness and heartfelt blessings, turning the festival into an unforgettable and treasured experience for everyone to enjoy and remember.
Furthermore, since the essence of Diwali is about the victory of good over evil, sweets play a crucial role in honoring this triumph. They have always been a fundamental aspect of the festivities, traditionally offered to Gods and Goddesses with pure devotion.
I would recommend preparing Diwali sweets or mithai at home, just like in those olden days, rather than buying them from the market. The taste of Homemade Mithai is the best.
So let’s have a look at Diwali Recipes 2023.
Lavang Latika
A flaky parcel, filled with khoya(sweetened reduced milk), sealed with a clove, deep fried, and coated with sugar syrup.
Check out this recipeHow 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.
Check out this recipeDeep 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.
Check out this recipeSweet 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.
Check out this recipeKhoi 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.
Check out this recipeBesan 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.
Check out this recipeHow 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.
Check out this recipePink Coconut Ladoo
Quick and easy “5 minutes coconut laddo” made with coconut and natural color. Best recipe to try during this festive season.
Check out this recipePaan 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.
Check out this recipeCoconut Laddoo Recipe
Coconut Laddoo is a traditional, utterly delicious Indian Sweet, prepared during festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc.
Check out this recipeSattu 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.
Check out this recipeRagi 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.
Check out this recipeTil Ke Ladoo Recipe
Til Ke Ladoo is a sweet dessert made with sesame seeds and jaggery. It is a popular winter snack, especially during Makar Sankranti and Lohri.
Check out this recipeDudh Peda Recipe
An easy and simple traditional 3 ingredients Indian Dessert made with milk solids across india during festivals.
Check out this recipeParval 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.
Check out this recipeBread 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.
Check out this recipeInstant Jalebi Recipe
Instant Jalebi is a crispy, crunchy, juicy mouthwatering traditional Indian Sweet made by deep frying flour batter in a circular shape which are then soaked in sugar syrup.
Check out this recipeMalpua 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.
Check out this recipeSooji 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.
Check out this recipeBeetroot Halwa Recipe
Beetroot Halwa Recipe is a healthy Indian Sweets or Dessert Recipe made with grated beetroot and sugar.
Check out this recipeGajar 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.
Check out this recipeBesan 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.
Check out this recipePuran Poli Recipe – How to make Soft Puran Poli
Puran Poli is a sweet Indian flatbread made with chana dal, jaggery and flour.
Check out this recipeKesar Lachha Rabdi
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.
Check out this recipeShahi 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.
Check out this recipeRecipe 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.
Check out this recipeChawal 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.
Check out this recipeAda Prathaman Recipe
Ada Prathaman is a jaggery-and-coconut-milk-based dessert. It tastes earthy and delicious and is made at the Onam festival.
Check out this recipeSweet Pongal Recipe
Sweet Pongal or Sakkarai Pongal is a traditional South Indian dessert made with rice and lentils sweetened with Jaggery.
Check out this recipeEggless 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.
Check out this recipeEggless 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.
Check out this recipeDry 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.
Check out this recipeEggless 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.
Check out this recipeChoco Burst Chocolate Pizza Recipe
Chocolate Pizza is the sweetest, most delectable chocolate pizza you’ve ever tasted, so imagine it on top of a warm, mouthwatering pizza with a crunchy crust. It’s quite simple to make.
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