Diwali 2021: 7 sweets without which the festival of lights is incomplete
The celebrations for the most awaited festival of the year, Diwali starts from tomorrow, November 2 and people are rushing to the markets to do their last moment shopping.
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Diwali is not just about the lights and the fireworks but also the variety of lip-smacking sweets. There are several sweet shops in the market that experiment with their recipes and try out unique desserts that are worth the try but nothing beats the famous ones, which include kaju katli, laddoo, halwa, gulab jamun, among others. (Unsplash)
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Laddu: Laddus are the best part of every Indian occasion. From Boondi laddu to coconut laddu, you can choose from a variety of laddus during this five-day long Festival of Lights.(Unsplash)
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Halwa: This savoury-sweet dish can be made with semolina, carrot, pineapple, rice flour and sesame and is a must-have Diwali sweet.(Unsplash)
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Kaju Katli: You cannot celebrate Diwali without this cashew flavoured dessert. It is made by thickening cashews paste and sugar solution which is then topped with an edible silver foil cut into diamond pieces.(Instagram/@explorewithpranavnair)
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