7 Diwali Snacks (Namkeen) to Make Ahead
7 easy Diwali snacks (namkeen) to make ahead: chakli, poha chivda, cornflakes chivda, shakarpara, masala makhana, baked samosas and masala papad, with storage times.
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10 Easy Diwali Sweets to Make at Home
10 easy Diwali sweets: gulab jamun, kaju katli, besan ladoo, nankhatai, barfi, kalakand and no-cook ladoo, with make-ahead times and supermarket swaps.
Nankhatai (Eggless Indian Shortbread Cookies)
Crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth eggless Indian shortbread cookies with cardamom and pistachios. One bowl, no frying, and ready in under an hour.
Crispy Chakli (Rice Flour Murukku)
Crunchy spiral chakli made the instant way with rice flour, gram flour, butter, cumin and sesame. A classic Diwali snack that keeps for two weeks.
Kaju Katli (Cashew Fudge)
Smooth, melt-in-the-mouth cashew fudge diamonds made with just cashews, sugar, water and a touch of cardamom. Naturally gluten-free and perfect for Diwali gift boxes.
Gulab Jamun with Milk Powder
Soft, spongy gulab jamun made with supermarket milk powder, fried slowly and soaked in warm cardamom and rose syrup. No khoya needed.
Quick Diwali Sweets and Snacks in 20 Minutes
Six Diwali sweets and snacks that take 20 minutes or less, with quick swaps for the classics and a one-hour weeknight plan.
10-Minute Masala Makhana
Masala makhana is a light, crunchy snack made by roasting fox nuts (lotus seeds) and tossing them with ghee and spices. It replaces deep-fried snacks on the Diwali…
10-Minute Cornflakes Chivda
Cornflakes chivda gives you the crunch of a Diwali snack tin without roasting poha: plain cornflakes are already crisp, so they only need a quick toss with peanuts,…
No-Cook Date and Nut Ladoo
These date and nut ladoo need no stove and no added sugar: soft dates and toasted nuts are blitzed together and rolled. They take about 10 minutes, keep for two weeks in…