Diwali is undoubtedly the biggest festival of Indian subcontinent. We seek divine blessings as well as party hard. Many communities also start their new year. Most merchants begin with new accounting books. We light earthen lamps/diye, kandeel and burst crackers. Indian sweets and snacks are also synonymous with it. This Deepavali, worry not and eat a lot, with our Diwali sweets & air fryer snacks platter.
Happy Diwali to all the readers!

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Traditional 15 Barfi recipes for Diwali
15+ easy barfi recipes | Top Indian burfi recipes
Barfi laddu and halwa have always been traditional fanfare which made any dish special from those regular ingredients.
Indian Kaju katli recipe | calories in kaju katli piece
Can anyone represent the brightness of Indians, more than your kaju katli? Diamond shaped cashew fudge shows our brilliance once we set heart to it. Want a twist on original recipe, try gulab kaju katli with a hint of rose.
Kaju Katli Sandwich in air fryer
Air fryer is in fashion and so is the Kaju katli sandwich which makes life nutty & delicious!
Badam Katli
Delicious almond fudge improves both your memory and dry skin, one bite at a time. Tasty and healthy.
coconut barfi recipe | nariyal ki barfi
Coconut burfi is a sweet I can never resist. Great way to add fiber to your diet and use the coconuts too.
Sindhi Khorak
Khorak is a recipe full of nuts, gond katira, wholewheat flour and a must for Diwali at our Sindhi households. Rich and dildaar!
Til mawa barfi | Til khoya barfi | Sesame barfi
Til mawa barfi is a sesame fudge full of flavor and vitamin E.
Sindhi Bhugal mawa- milk cake
OG Milk cake or Bhugal mawa is a sweet you will never get bored of making. Bhuggal mawa is a fudge recipe you can make anytime you want to eat something sweet.
Instant mango kalakand recipe with ricotta cheese
Kesar mango pulp and milk cake this mango kalakand a delicious treat. Irresistable!
Sattu ki barfi
Sattu is the OG Bihari staple full of protein and flavor. Sattu barfi is a nutty delight similar to besan ki barfi. You will be surprised how wonderful this recipe is.
Gulkand barfi | rose preserve coconut fudge recipe
Love Turkish delight, make this OG rose preserve barfi or gulkand barfi to see life with rose tinted glasses.
Chocolate barfi | Chocolate Burfi with Milk Powder
Children want chocolate, you want to make barfi? Find a middle ground and a win-win for all with these chocolate barfi. Unlimited memories guarenteed!
easy chocolate Kalakand | ricotta cheese burfi recipe
Ricotta cheese and cocoa come together to make Indian mithai full of flavor. Yum! Chocolate kalakand is a dream in every bite.
Sindhi Singhar ji mithai | how to make Sev Barfi
Singhar ji mithai or Sev ki barfi uses the feeka sev a namkeen to make a mithai. Life mei tasty twist, just how Sindhis have endured.
Lauki barfi | Ghiya barfi recipe | dudhi ki barfi
Long melon or lauki transforms from a regular veggie to a delicious ghiya barfi. Fibrous and festive, healthy quick fix and a twist on regular coconut barfi.
Top 9 Halwa recipes
Top 9 halwa recipes
Halwa is the easy sweet for any festival.
kada prasad | traditional atte ka halwa
Kada prasad is divinity in each morsel. This atte ka halwa comes with blessing always.
Instant Moong dal halwa - easy recipe
Moong dal halwa is every winter's dream. Instant moong dal halwa reduces the tedious process too.
Gajar ka Halwa| Gajrela | Indian carrot pudding
Gajar ka halwa is the easy fix for all bunnies at home. You can make it with Delhi red carrots and even with orange ones for this perfect winter fix.
Instant pot gajar ka halwa | carrot halwa shots
Winter can never be complete without this Gajrela. Make in instant pot for an easy carrot pudding.Twist it into shots for a hep version.
Sooji ka halwa
aa gaya aa gaya halwa wala aa gaya, sooji halwa and poori has been every child's sweetest memory.
Sooji halwa Recipe | Semolina pudding with jaggery
This gur ka halwa brings me back to Amritsar with each bite. Delish and simple !
Karachi Halwa/Bombay Halva
OG sindhi halwa karachi halwa is also known as Bombay halwa. This dish brings back memories with a bittersweet smile for many.
Sama ke chawal ka halwa |Barnyard millet Pudding
Barnyard millet pudding is a quick millet fix for a healthier halwa alternative.
Pumpkin halwa recipe
Kashiphal halwa or kaddu ka halwa is OG recipe, move over pumpkin pie, enjoy pumpkin the desi way. Pumpkin halwa is delicious with poori.
Top 8 Laddoo recipes
Top 8 laddoo recipes
Learn to make easy laddu recipes for any special occasion. Be it Holi, Diwali or Dussehra.
Besan ladoo recipe | besan ladoo with jaggery
Besan ke laddu is a sweet which was initially developed as a medicine. This protein rich recipe has filled life with sweetness always.
Murmura ladoo | Pori urundai recipe
Kheel or murmura laddu is an easy recipe and much loved by kids. Puffed rice laddu is an easy fix for sweet tooth.
Til ke ladoo | nuvvula undalu | Sesame laddu recipe
Til ke laddoo is a Vitamin E and iron rich laddoo recipe which is perfect to eat as the air gets cooler. Bye bye dry skin!
Aate ke laddu | atta ladoo recipe with dry fruit
atte ke laddu or pinni is a traditional recipe which is perfect for quick breakfast too with a glass of milk. Easy and healthy!
Healthy oats laddu recipe with jaggery and dry fruits
Oats laddu is a videsi twist to desi pinni. Great way to use your oats too. Delicious!
Kale Boondi ke Laddoo | Rajasthani boondi laddu
Jodhpuri kale boondi ke laddu is a dish is just wow! Move over regular boondi laddu, try this and you will not be disappointed.
Rava laddu | Rava ladoo
Sooji ke laddu or rava laddoo is a delicious recipe which cooks quick. Perfect for those who have little ones.
Sattu laddoo | Sattu laddu
Sattu laddu is a Bihari counterpart of Besan laddu and just as delicious and rich in protein. Simple and nutty!
Traditional 7 Kheer recipes
Traditional 7 Kheer recipes
Easy Indian milk based pudding recipes for a simple treat for any festive occasion.
seviyan kheer |vermicelli payasam
Seviyan or vermicelli payasam is an easy treat. Make it for any day you want to have something sweet.
how to make seb ki kheer | easy apple kheer recipe
Easy apple kheer for those who want to eat low sugar yet enjoy the festivites.
Makhaane ki kheer-Lotus seed pudding
This lotus seed pudding is a creamy delight which is a fasting special.This vrat ki kheer is rich in nutrients too.
Kesar Pista kheer- saffron rice pudding
Rice pudding or chawal payesh is a creamy dessert.You can make it with Gobind bhog rice for creamiest results
Lauki ki kheer| doodhi kheer| bottle gourd pudding
Easy ghiya ki kheer or lauki kheer is just as delicious as the rice based one.
Shakarkandi kheer
Shakarkandi ki kheer or sweet potato pudding is an easy treat for fasting days.It is rich in vitamin A and also low in sugar.
Top 5 chikki recipes
Top 5 chikki recipes
Learn to make easy chikki recipes (layii) for a simple Diwali mithai. Tasty and healthy!
Sindhi Varo | Nut praline
Sindhi varo is a nutty praline with poppy seeds and mixed dry fruit. Rich like our culture!
Oats chikki | Oats & dates bar (no nuts recipe)
Oats chikki is for those who want to eat oats even when during festivities! No compromise foodies!
Roasted chana dal chikki | Air fryer gur daria chikki
Traditional futane dal chikki made in Sindhi households for Diwali.
Peanut Chikki with jaggery| Peanut chikki recipe
Traditional peanut chikki which makes every heart sing.
Til Patti recipe | Sesame brittle | Sesame chikki
Til patti is a perfect way to increase your iron this winter,just as the cold weather sets in.
Still need more options? Diwali ki mithai aur bhi hai..
Easy mithai for Diwali
Instant mawa recipe | instant khoya using milk powder
Instant mawa will help you make any sweet easy and pure.
Kesar Rasmalai | Soft Kesar pista rasmalai recipe
Can you ever say no to rasmalai? melts before you say no!
Gluten-free Kala Jamun recipe with sweet potato
Kala jamun but gluten-free, surprise surprise a healthy twist!
Best home made Rabri recipe
Make a rabri and then go and make shahi tukda when its left over. You can also save it to make some kulfi.
Top 11 Air fryer Diwali sweets












Diwali & festive fever
Pre-Diwali is all about redecorating houses. Paint the houses, add new furniture and shop for appliances. All mums are Marie Kondo in action. Hectic days of de-junking clutter. Then comes clothes n mall hopping. Next comes food and recipes. Some traditional, others modern in a mix. Loads of guests and relatives coming home. Hectic time yet full of enjoyment.
Sindhi households celebrate the festival with various types of layi or chikki and a vegetable made with 7 veggies called sata bhajiyu.This curry is made with 7 different veggies. While Gujarati community celebrates with a similar curry, undhiyu, the South with kajjakaylu/gujiya, badushah/balushahi and various types of burfi.
Air fryer snacks for Diwali
Have a very Happy Diwali everyone!





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