Coconut Laddoo
Coconut laddoo is also called Nariyal Ka Ladoo in hindi, is another famous
diwali sweet, popular in Maharashtra. There are multiple coconut laddu recipes.
Its earliest form Narayl Nakru dates back to the time of the Chola Empire, when
it was a sweet that was packed for travelers and warriors as a symbol of good
luck for their expeditions.
Ras Malai
Ras Malai consists of sugary white cream, or yellow colored balls of chhana
soaked in malai flavored with cardamom. It is cooked in sugar syrup and milk
with saffron, pistachios and kheer as stuffing. Homemade ras malai is usually
made from powdered milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder and oil, which are
needed to form dough, molded into balls, and dropped into simmering milk
cream.
Kaju Katli
Kaju katli, also known as kaju Katari or kaju barfi, is an Indian dessert
similar to a barfi. Kaju means cashew nut in Hindi. Barfi is often but not always;
made by thickening milk with sugar and other ingredients. Kesar kaju katli is a
kaju barfi recipe that includes saffron. The kesar version of this sweet dish
is considered to be more exotic and rich.
