Food Delights Of Diwali Across India

India is known for its rich and diverse traditions. Food is an important part of Indian festivals. Diwali is always associated with fun, food and frolic. The Diwali feast is prepared at home and eaten by family members. Sweets and savories are cooked or bought to be distributed to relatives, friends and neighbors. There are many varieties of sweets and savories, which are popular in one particular region, and are highly appreciated and enjoyed in other parts of India. They have traveled to the rest of the world and gained an important place, and conquered the taste buds of different people.

1. Laddoo: For years together, this yellow dish made of lentil flour, dipped in sugar syrup, has enjoyed a significant place in the list of Diwali sweets. It still has stood the test of time. Needless to say, it is one of the favorites.
2. Burfi: The enchanting sweet made of lentil flour, ghee and sugar is certainly a delicacy. There are various recipes like Chocolate Burfi, Coconut Burfi, and other varieties. It is a healthy option too, as many people use freshly grated coconut to prepare the sweet.
3. Mysorepak: The flavor and aroma of a piece of this yellow cake will certainly mesmerize the taste buds. With its melt-in-your-mouth sweetness, it has become a hot favorite among all age groups.
4. Jangiri: Hearts would certainly melt with one bite of this orange-colored sweet with its beautiful swirls, cooked to perfection. It is one of the most sought after sweets during the festive season.
5. Goan Nevri: It is a sweet preparation famous in the state of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.  It is stuffed with grated coconut and almonds. It is crispy on the outside and every bite will give a new flavor.
6. Kaju Katli: This is a rich and healthy sweet, which is made of ground cashews. It is highly nutritious and is loved by many people.
7. Rava Laddoo: It is a delicacy made using Sooji/Rava which is made into balls by mixing it with ghee. Chopped dry fruits are also added to make it yummier.
8. Dry fruit Halwa: When it comes to nutrition, nothing can beat this. Dry fruits are mixed to perfection using honey, which also adds nutritional value.
9. Milk Peda/Milk Kova: Soft and nicely churned milk is cooked to perfection, to create this delicacy, one of India’s most sought-after sweets.
10. Gulab Jamun: It is a classic Indian sweet, prepared with milk, sugar, essence and flour. It is fired and soaked in sugar syrup, which gives a unique taste, flavor and aroma.
11. Puran Boli: it is a flatbread, made of maida flour, which is stuffed with a sweet lentil filling. The filling is made of jaggery, split Bengal gram and coconut.
12. Rasgulla: It is a ball-shaped dumpling, made from churned milk. A Bengali sweet, it has made its way all around India. It is also a most sought-after sweet and occupies an important place among Diwali sweets.