Badam Halwa
Halwa is one of the few Diwali sweets which are not originated from India. But
the way it is prepared in India, makes it an Indian Sweet. In India, Halwa is
prepared in at least 10 different styles, using different ingredients. Badam
Halwa is mostly prepared during Diwali which makes it a Diwali sweet.
Karanji
Karanji, known in Marathi is a popular Diwali sweet among Maharashtrians. It is
a deep fried sweet snack made from all purpose flour and is stuffed with
coconut, nuts and sugar mixture. On the occasion of Diwali people all over the
country prepare best dishes at their home. There are so many varieties of
Diwali dishes. However, sweet and scrumptious Karanji is the special dish that
does not have a substitute on Diwali. Karanji, also known as Gujiya is a dish
that is famous all over the India.
Sweet Boondi
Boondi is a Rajasthani snack food made from sweetened, fried chickpea flour.
Being very sweet, it can only be stored for a week or so. Due to the need for
preserving food in arid regions of Rajasthan, boondi laddu are preferred. There
is also a savory version, called Khara or Tikha. To make boondi laddu, fried
boondi is dipped in sugar syrup.
