A bowl of Indian sabudana khichdi with green chili and peanuts garnished on a wooden table.

Close-up of a slice of pizza with cheese, green peppers, tomatoes, onions, and herbs, held by a person's hand.

A traditional Indian thali with rice, vegetable curry, spiced roasted vegetables, a chickpea and spinach dish, and sev, on a silver plate with a blue placemat, placed on a wooden table with yellow flowers and spice boxes in the background.

Plate of Indian vegetarian meal with rice, vegetable curry, potato sabzi, yogurt, fried strips, and mixed vegetable salad, served on a black plate with yellow flowers in the background.

A bowl of hot, thick black bean soup with tomatoes and a spoon.

A black plate with various Indian dishes, including dal, spinach, curd, and chapati, on a light blue wooden surface.

A black plate of Indian food with rice, curry, and two small bowls of vegetables and curry, held in a person's hand with a kitchen background.

A black plate with Indian food: white rice with yellow curry, chapati, lentil soup, vegetable curry, and a small cup of yogurt, on a light wooden table with potted plants and flowers in the background.

A plate of Indian food with rice, vegetable curry, fried chicken, and a side of vegetables.

An Indian meal served on a black plate with rice, yellow lentil curry, sautéed vegetables, chapati bread, three small bowls of yogurt, soup, and vegetable side dish.

Beetroot Rice or Beetroot Pulao is a colorful, one-pot South Indian dish made with rice, beetroot, and mild spices. Quick to make, healthy, and perfect for lunchboxes or weekday meals.

brinjal gothsu , a spicy tangy side dish

A collage of images showing Varutharacha Kozhambu, a South Indian curry dish served with rice and side dishes. The images include a bowl of orange-colored curry garnished with leaves, a serving of rice, and various accompaniments on traditional plate

Varagu Sakkarai Pongal is a healthy millet sweet made with kodo millet, moong dal, and jaggery. This traditional South Indian recipe is perfect for Pongal festival, offering a nutritious and wholesome alternative to regular sweet Pongal.

Indian thali with white rice, vegetable curry, fried plantains, and fried snack items on a stainless steel plate.

Kerala-style Avial with mixed vegetables cooked in coconut paste, curd and coconut oil.

A bowl of yellow-orange spicy sauce with dried red chili and herbs on top.

A bowl of yellow curry with green herbs, red chili peppers, and other vegetables, garnished with green leaves, placed on a light blue wooden table, with teapots and cups in the background.

Traditional Kerala Erissery made with pumpkin, cowpeas, coconut and tempered spices.

Top image shows a plate of rice served with poricha kuzambhu, a yellow curry with vegetables, and a papadum on the side. Bottom image shows a container of red spice powder with a spoon, surrounded by dried red chilies and green curry leaves.

A plate of white rice topped with yellow curry containing green vegetables and black mustard seeds, with a bowl of vegetable soup in the background.

Traditional Indian meal served on a green banana leaf, including rice, chapati, various vegetable and lentil curries, pickles, fried snacks, and desserts, with flower decorations.

Chocolate chip cinnamon swirl bread sliced on a wooden tray with potted plants in the background.

Slices of cranberry bread with visible cranberries on a wooden surface.

Chocolate chip loaf bread partially sliced, on a wooden serving board.

Traditional South Indian meal featuring a bowl of Karuvepilai Thogayal, a spicy coriander and mint chutney, served with a mound of lemon rice garnished with curry leaves and peanuts, on a banana leaf and ceramic plates.

Small white bowl filled with green paste, surrounded by red dried chili peppers on a white cloth.

Fried bread served with a chickpea curry garnished with green chili peppers and sliced onions, on a black plate on a light-colored table.

A traditional South Indian meal with a large crispy dosa on a banana leaf, served on a stainless steel tray with three compartments containing chutneys and sambar.

A hand holding a stainless steel tray with Indian food, including a large crispy papadum, two types of curry, and various side dishes, with colorful bowls and cups stacked in the background.

A metal bowl containing yellow lentil-based Indian dish with vegetables, served with two pieces of white puffed rice rice crackers, on a light blue table with a yellow flower and other items in the background.

A plate of Indian curry with two portions of white bread, a yellow flower, and a blue wooden table with bowls and decorative items in the background.

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10 Traditional Diwali Snacks and Sweets | Your Everyday Cook

11 traditional Diwali recipes in one place, from sweets and savouries to the morning lehiyam. This collection has my tried and tested festival favourites, including Adhirasam and Deepavali Lehiyam, made the old way with simple ingredients and easy steps, so you can plan your full Deepavali menu without searching everywhere.

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Gulab Jamun

Learn how to make soft, melt-in-the-mouth Gulab Jamuns at home. This classic Indian dessert features golden fried dumplings soaked in fragrant rose syrup, perfect for Diwali, weddings, or festive celebrations.

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Thenkuzhal

Crispy and light, Thenkuzhal Murukku is a classic South Indian Diwali snack made with rice flour and urad dal flour. This traditional recipe delivers that perfect golden crunch and melt-in-the-mouth texture that makes every festive celebration special

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Ras Malai & Rasgollas

Soft, spongy Ras Malai soaked in creamy saffron milk — a royal Indian dessert perfect for Diwali and celebrations.

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Badusha

Learn how to make perfect Badusha at home — a traditional South Indian sweet that’s crisp outside, soft inside, and glazed with sugar syrup. This easy Badusha recipe is ideal for Diwali and festive occasions.

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Spicy Besan Murukku

Homemade besan chakli – a crispy, spiral Indian snack made from gram flour, spices, and butter. Perfect for Diwali or festive tea-time munching.

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Gulab Jamuns using skimmed milk powder.

Learn how to make soft, melt-in-mouth gulab jamuns soaked in cardamom sugar syrup – a popular Indian sweet for festivals and celebrations.

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Kalyana Mysorepak

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Madras Mixture

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Thattai

Delicious tasty addictive thattai for Krishna Jayanthi , is very easy to prepare and requires no special skill . check the recipe .

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Diwali snacks

Easy quick Diwali snacks

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Omapodi

Omapodi, a delightful tea-time snack, is incredibly easy to make, with besan (gram flour) and rice flour being staple ingredients in most households. In just about 30 minutes, you can fry up a batch of these crispy omapodi discs, making it a perfect addition to your snack repertoire. Traditionally prepared during festivals like Diwali to be included in the festive Diwali mixture, omapodi can also be made into a thicker variety of sev by incorporating additional spices and flavors, resembling the taste of ghatiya.