We all know that in India, a festival is celebrated on every other day of the year. Festivals not only serve to unite individuals from diverse upbringings but also to relish the edible indulgences to give a boost to you taste buds.
Diwali, the festival of lights is the most celebrated festival of India and has become progressively prevalent and mainstream in countries such as UK, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore where the festive fare imitates native traditions. And one thing predominant in this festival is the exchange of sweets – and plenty of them.
The Indian “mithai” is a cross between dessert, snack and confectionery.
Diwali snacks, made from rice, chickpeas, lentil and several other varieties of flours, are experienced with diverse mixture of spices, sesame seeds or coconut, pummelled into an assortment of various shapes and sizes and are usually deep-fried.
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While “laddoos”, and “halwas” are universally popular, some of other items like the crescent moon shaped “karanji”, spiral “chakris” “moti pak” and “doodh pak” are more regional specialities requiring elaborate preparation. Other delicacies include the extravagant “rabdi”, “kesar-kaju barfi” and “dry fruit kheer”. And when everybody around is busy making sweet dishes, the crunchy, salty and “Ghathia” or “Namak Pare” are great liberation
Diwali is a pulsating, vivid, jubilant celebration conveyed through the medium of therapeutic foods which jerk up your palates. Make it a tasty affair this Diwali!
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