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95 Traditional Heirloom Homemade Sweet Recipes for Diwali – A Celebration of India’s Culinary Heritage

Archana Doshi

Archana Doshi

October 12, 2024

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Diwali, the festival of lights, is not only about illuminating homes and hearts but also about indulging in the most delightful traditional sweets. Across India, families come together to prepare an array of homemade sweet treats that hold significant cultural and festive importance. These heirloom recipes, passed down through generations, capture the essence of regional flavors and festive joy.

From the rich, syrupy delights of North India to the coconut-infused treats from the South, every region brings its unique twist to Diwali sweets. These traditional recipes often blend ingredients like ghee, sugar, jaggery, nuts, and spices to create flavors that are truly reflective of India's diverse culinary heritage.

Let’s take a journey through India’s kitchens with these 95 Diwali sweet recipes, including a mix of classic favorites and regional specialties. Whether you're a fan of laddoos, burfis, or the flaky goodness of gujiyas, there's something here for everyone.

Iconic Laddoos from Every Region: Laddoos are a staple during Diwali, offering a variety of textures and flavors. Every part of India has its version of this classic sweet: Besan Ladoo, Til Ke Ladoo (Rajasthan), Narkel Naru (Bengal), Gond Ke Ladoo (Maharashtra) and many more. These ladoos offer a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, with each bite taking you back to the nostalgic flavors of traditional Indian kitchens.

Delectable Burfis from Different States:  Burfi is another crowd favorite, with each region putting its twist on the recipe. Whether you prefer the creamy richness of milk burfis or the nutty flavors of dry fruit burfis, there's a version for everyone: Kaju Katli (Pan-India), 7 Cups Burfi (South India), Coconut Burfi (Maharashtra), Chocolate Kaju Katli (Modern twist) - Each bite of these burfis is a rich, decadent experience, making them a must-have on Diwali snack trays.

Halwas for an Authentic Festive Experience: Halwa is one of the oldest and most loved Indian sweets. Whether it’s the simplicity of wheat halwa or the decadence of moong dal halwa, this dessert is a staple during Diwali: Atte Ka Halwa, Moong Dal Halwa (Rajasthan), Badam Halwa (South India), Gajar Halwa (North India), Halwas are known for their rich, gooey texture, and they perfectly complement the celebratory atmosphere of Diwali with their hearty flavors.

Irresistible Gujiyas and Karanjis:  Gujiyas, also known as karanjis in some regions, are synonymous with Diwali. These flaky, deep-fried pastries filled with sweetened khoya (mawa) or coconut are loved across India: Kesar Mawa Gujiya (North India), Maharashtrian Karanji (Maharashtra), Dry Fruit Ghughra (Gujarat): These crispy, sweet treats are perfect for sharing with family and friends during Diwali celebrations.

Diwali sweets also reflect the diversity of Indian cuisine, with each region boasting its unique preparations:

Rajasthani Ghevar: A honeycomb-like dessert soaked in sugar syrup, it is often garnished with nuts and silver leaf.

Maharashtrian Anarsa: A rice-based sweet with a crispy exterior and a soft interior, flavored with jaggery and poppy seeds.

Bengali Sandesh: A delicate sweet made with paneer and flavored with cardamom or rosewater, this light dessert is perfect for Diwali.

Hyderabadi Double Ka Meetha: A rich, bread-based pudding soaked in milk and sugar syrup, garnished with nuts and saffron.

These regional sweets highlight the rich culinary heritage of India and make Diwali a truly pan-Indian celebration. 

Diwali is incomplete without indulging in a variety of sweets that bring families together and add sweetness to the celebrations. These 95 heirloom Diwali sweet recipes reflect the diversity, tradition, and richness of Indian cuisine. Whether you are making these treats for your family or sharing them with friends and neighbors, these homemade recipes ensure that the essence of the festival is captured in every bite.

This Diwali, bring back the tradition of making sweets at home and celebrate the festival with flavors that have been cherished for generations.

Badusha | Balushahi

6125

Homemade Mysore Pak | Traditional Made With Ghee

35232

Traditional Gujarati Mohanthal

36353

Golpapdi | Gur Papdi | Sukhdi | Gujarati Gol Papdi

3477

Atte Ka Halwa | Gehun Ka Halwa | Kada Prasad

4454

How to Make Homemade Jalebi

9719

Rava Ladoo | Sooji Laddu

4412

Besan Ladoo

4226

Whole Wheat Sonth Ke Ladoo

5127

Whole Wheat Flour Gond Ke Ladoo

6177

Badam Pottukadalai Ladoo

4808

Whole Wheat Ladoo With Jaggery

23311

Panjiri Ladoo

1656

Moong Dal Ladoo

5896

Til Ke Ladoo

3284

Murmura Jaggery Laddu/ Pori Urundai

994

Karnataka Style Hurigadale Tambittu: Authentic Gram Flour Ladoo With Jaggery

4947

Chocolate Rava Ladoo

2306

Coconut Ladoo Stuffed With Pistachios

1900

Kaju Badam Ladoo

3271

Churma Ladoo | No Fry Churma Ladoo | Churma na Ladva

11740

Chiroti

10000

Gujarati Kachariyu

4203

Narkel Naru Ladoo | Bengali Style Coconut Ladoo

1923

Maharashtrian Dinkache Ladoo | Healthy Whole Wheat & Edible Gum Ladoos with Dry Fruits

10946

Homemade Easy Gulab Jamun

1955

North Indian Sooji Halwa | Ashtami Navami Prasad | Festival

3875

Ripe Jackfruit Malpua With Rabdi

1025

Shakarkandi Malpua

2017

Flax Seed Ladoo

12613

Shahi Tukda Gajar Halwa Shots With Rabri

5643

Rose Flavoured Shahi Tukda

1626

Traditional Shahi Tukda

3806

Mawa Gujiya With Badam and Pista

1356

Karigadabu – Karnataka Style Karanji/ Gujiya

3138

Kesar Mawa Gujiya

1598

Chocolate Cheese Gujiya

4820

Maharashtrian Karanji

5962

Dry Fruit Ghughra/Gujiya

4181

7 Cups Burfi

2465

Sooji Manpasand Burfi

2202

Coconut Jaggery Burfi

6469

Walnut Burfi

1662

Besan Burfi

4509

Dry Fruit Barfi

6874

Chocolate Kaju Katli

2262

Khurchan Mawa Burfi

2626

Choco Badam Barfi / Choco Almond Fudge

1119

Kaju Katli

2118

Moong Dal Halwa Burfi

3212

Chocolate Flavoured 7 Cup Burfi

1919

Peanut Kesar Burfi

1159

Pista Burfi

14957

Coconut Burfi

20306

Sing Paak

2852

Saffron Paneer Peda

976

Dharwad Peda

5297

Kesar Peda

6954

Homemade Doodh Peda

13897

Instant Kalakand -Indian Festive Sweet

2622

Til Ke Laddu

3111

Rajasthani Ghevar

6159

Gujarati Style Adadiya Pak

19094

Maharashtrian Anarsa

2242

Pista Sandesh

1433

Gulab Sandesh

2034

Dark Chocolate Sandesh Dipped In Chocolate

792

Dry Fruit Halwa

9133

Badam Halwa

4652

Besan Halwa

3672

Habshi Halwa

12753

Authentic Moong Dal Halwa : Step-by-Step Guide to Make Delicious Indian Dessert

5914

Sweet Boondi Halwa

966

Maharashtrian Sanjori Bread

1497

Chettinad Kandarappam

1189

Karnataka Karjikai

13408

Shakarkandi Ke Gulab Jamun

1718

Gulab Jamun With Khoya

4818

Sweet Boondi / Meethi Boondi

20994

Date Obattu

2107

Instant Palkova

9563

Malpua With Rose And Saffron Syrup

2033

Roasted Peanut & Fried Gram Chikki

1176

Til Chikki

1699

Hyderabadi Khubani Ka Meetha

1212

Mishti Doi

32771

Punjabi Gur Paare

6358

Hayagreeva

1782

Malpua with Rabri

3767

Ragi Malpua With Rabri

1596

Konkani Style Mande/Mandige/Chavde -Thin fried pancakes stuffed with sweet coconut

4188

Hyderabadi Double Ka Meetha

21114

Baklava Rolls

2915


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