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10 Indian Sweets for Diwali Explained - Plus Recipes

Indian cuisine is full of sweet treats to satisfy any sweet tooth. Here's a guide to what they are made of and what makes them so addictive.

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Besan Ladoo - sweet gram flour ball recipe

Besan ladoo is a popular Indian sweet made during festivals such as Diwali. Besan is a gram flour (chickpea flour) used commonly in the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent. These are easy little sweet treats to make at home. Take note of the changing texture of the gram flour when mixed with the hot ghee: it starts off lumpy, but with a bit of patience, it will turn into a loose, runny paste that smells wonderfully nutty as it roasts in the pan.

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Kaju katli, cashew fudge slices recipe

Kaju Katli literally means "cashew slices", and that’s what these super popular Indian sweets are: thin, cashew fudge slices.

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A Diwali sweet treat: soft, spongy, rasgulla recipe

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of joy and happiness, and food is central to the festivities. In this Diwali Special Series, discover a Diwali sweet treat - rasgulla. Find out how to make these sweet, soft and spongy balls at home.

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Sweet, spongy rasgulla recipe

Rasgulla is a popular Bengali sweet made of milk and sugar, often found as part of the desserts spread at Diwali. They are easier to make than they may seem. Find out how to make these soft, spongy cheese balls with our step by step recipe.

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Make kaju katli for Diwali, a dessert fit for festivities

Kaju Katli, literally means cashew slices, and that’s what these super popular Indian sweets are: thin, cashew fudge slices. Kaju katli is strongly attached to Diwali. Find out how to make these moreish treats!