The biggest Hindu festive season is round the corner and people seem busy getting ready for the Diwali festivity, as ususal. Alongside, adorning homes and buying new clothes, the pre-Diwali bash has huge stake in sweets as well. That’s certainly because such mouthwatering sweets take the centre stage during this highly-awaited jamboree.
When it comes to sweets we always end up tucking into our favourite one , almost always. Sometimes, however we do feel guilty on having indulged into our sweets fearing to shed that extra pound! But worry not, it’s the Diwali extravaganza and breaking the diet regime is no big deal for the food-lovers like us.
Just imagine biting into deliciously exotic desserts and be left to crave for more! So let’s check out some of the highly-desirable sweets to make the most of this imminent festival of lights and more of it, to satiate our sweet tooth for the whole year!
Gulab Jamun
Hardly anyone can resist it. These deep-fried dumplings immersed in a sugar syrup and rose water is so succulent that can satisfy your craving for sweetness, anon.
Jalebi
More curvy, more delightful! Sticky, sweet and soaked in sugar, this deep-fried feast is so awesome. When added with saffron and rose petals, the taste will simply spellbind you.
Kheer
One of the most popular and healthy sweets, kheer is almost loved by people of all ages. When topped with raisins and almonds, it certainly makes your festivity a whole lot of sweeter.
Ladoo
How can Ladoo be far behind when it comes to celebrating Diwali? Usually prepared of semolina, ground coconut or chickpea flour, these ball-shaped treats are certainly the best must-have during auspicious occasion like Diwali.
Apart from this, there is yet another Boondi Ladoo which is deep fried and soaked in sugar to give a very smooth and toothsome experience.
Rasmalai
Flavorfully aromatic! These cottage cheese dumplings steeped in cardamon-laden milk is so yummy that anybody will want more of it. Originally, hailing from West Bengal, today its popularity has been seen beyond borders because of its lingering taste and wholesome ingredients.
Kesar Peda
Simply, the most popular milk fudge which is served during all days of Diwali festivity. Its Saffron touch and little bit of ghee content gives this feast more relishing effect.
When Diwali is a colourful, joyous and vibrant celebration, its essence does spread across a variety of foods as well. Given this food fiesta, homes are inundated with a variety of sweets and people seem jaunty all round by making most of their sweet tooth.