Diwali 2024: Quick and easy sweets you can make at home
Diwali is around the corner, and if you¡¯re ready to swap store-bought sweets for homemade love, here¡¯s a line-up of super easy, festive mithai ideas that¡¯ll add sparkle to your celebrations. Even if you¡¯re no master chef, these are quick, minimal-fuss recipes that bring max flavor and festivity!
Coconut Ladoo
If you¡¯ve got coconut, condensed milk, and five minutes to spare, this is the sweet for you! Just mix grated coconut with condensed milk, roll into balls, and voil¨¤! Add a sprinkle of cardamom for that festive touch, and you¡¯ve got cute, insta-worthy ladoos.
Chocolate Burfi?
Chocolate lovers, this one¡¯s for you. Grab milk powder, sugar, cocoa powder, and a bit of ghee. Layer the cocoa mix over a basic khoya (milk solids) mixture, let it set, and slice into bite-sized bliss. It¡¯s a fusion twist that¡¯ll impress any Gen Z crowd.
Instant Jalebi?
Making jalebis doesn¡¯t have to be a marathon. Whip up a batter with maida (flour), yogurt, and a pinch of baking soda. Pipe these spirals into hot oil, dunk them in sugar syrup, and watch as they crisp up beautifully. Serve with a dab of rabri on top for a luxe finish.
Besan Barfi
This melt-in-your-mouth classic only needs chickpea flour, ghee, and sugar. Roast the flour in ghee until it¡¯s golden and fragrant, mix in sugar, spread it out, and let it set. Slice, and sprinkle some crushed pistachios to amp up the Diwali vibe.
Peda with a Twist
Traditional pedas get an upgrade! Combine milk powder, condensed milk, and a dash of saffron or rose water. Knead, shape, and sprinkle with slivered almonds or edible silver leaf. These golden bites are as glam as they are delicious.
Quick Rasgulla
Make a shortcut version of this Bengali fave by using ready-made paneer. Knead well, shape into balls, boil in sugar syrup, and you¡¯re done! A quick chill and they¡¯re ready to wow your Diwali crew.
No-Bake Oreo Modak
Crush Oreos, mix with cream, shape like modaks, and you¡¯re done! Diwali meets Oreo goodness¡ªwhat¡¯s not to love?
Get creative, experiment a little, and most of all, enjoy the fun of making these simple Diwali treats. After all, nothing says celebration like homemade mithai and a little sugar high.
