Contributed Sweet Recipes For Diwali

It's Diwali and it's the time to take care of the sweet tooth. The Diwali sweets have to definitely very special because it is not just for you but for all those who will visit you on the occasion. You can choose to buy variety of sweets from the market. But the taste won't be the same. So, preparing Diwali sweets at home seems like an excellent idea. It will not only be the most tasty ones. But will also be easy on your pocket.

Here are a few delicious sweet recipes for Diwali which have been contributed by our expert, Neha Mathur. These sweet recipes are the most popular ones and will be surely loved by your guests and family. These recipes range from the delicious, 'melt-in-the-mouth' Ghevar to the modern Diwali cookies. It is your choice to to pick on the ones you love the most. But all of the recipes are awesome and extremely irresistible.

So, check out the collection of sweet recipes by Neha Mathur.

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Diwali Cookies

These rangoli patterned cookies is an absolute delight. The shape and colour of the cookies attracts the kids. These cookies are light and crisp. So, celebrate Diwali with this modern twist.

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Kaju Ki Barfi

Kaju ki barfi is the most loved sweets among all. The only trick to make perfect barfis is to get the consistency of sugar syrup right. If the syrup is too thick, your barfi will turn out hard and if the syrup is too thin, it will not bind. The sugar syrup should be of one string consistency.

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Mango Phirni

Phirni is an Indian rice pudding made by cooking ground rice with milk. It's usually flavored with saffron, but this Mango variation is simply out of the lot. Canned mango puree has been used to make this phirni. If mangoes are in season, you can use fresh puree as well.

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Mava Malpua

Malpua is a traditional Indian sweet. It is basically a fried pancake dunked in sugar syrup. The recipe is very simple and requires no skills. Just mix the batter and pour it in hot ghee. That's all you have to do to make this wonderful sweet at home.

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Kesari Sandesh

Talking of sweets, here is an authentic and a delightful sweet recipe to try out on this special occasion. Kesar means saffron and sandesh is a special Bengali sweet made with paneer. So, here is a Diwali special sandesh recipe with a twist of saffron in it.

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Malai Ghevar

Ghevar is a Rajasthani sweet delicacy. It is prepared during the special occassions like Diwali and other Indian festivals. It is a rich, creamy and unique sweet dish to try this festive season.

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Kesar Pista Kulfi

If you are in a mood to enjoy a sweet and cool treat, then try out this special recipe of Kesar Pista Kulfi. The aroma of saffron and the taste of pistachios make this dessert an unforgettable delight.

Story first published: Friday, November 1, 2013, 18:00 [IST]
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