Ah, Diwali! The festival of lights, when our homes become illuminated with joy and love. But what’s a celebration without food? During the five days of Diwali, many delicious and traditional dishes are prepared in households across India. From sweet treats like laddoos and barfis to savoury delights like samosas and aloo tikki, the variety of food is sure to tantalize your taste buds!
One of the most popular Diwali dishes is the classic puri-bhaji, a combination of deep-fried puri bread and a spiced potato curry. There are also many delectable desserts like gulab jamun, a deep-fried dumpling soaked in a rose-flavored syrup, and rasgulla, a cheese-based sweet dumpling. For those with a sweet tooth, there are mithai such as kaju katli, a diamond-shaped cashew fudge, and soan papdi, a crunchy honeycomb-textured sweet.
Diwali celebrations wouldn’t be complete without chaat, a selection of tangy snacks. From pani puri to sev puri, these snacks are sure to give your taste buds a zingy treat. And if you’re feeling adventurous, why not try bhel puri, a delicious combination of puffed rice, potato, onions, and tamarind chutney?
So, as you can see, there’s no shortage of mouth-watering dishes to enjoy during Diwali. So, gather your family and friends, and get ready to indulge in the flavours of Diwali!