By Suprita Mitter
October 16, 2024
Dry fruit mithais are made for Diwali to symbolise prosperity, health, and joy. These sweets are often considered auspicious offerings and are shared among family and friends.
A Diwali favourite, Kaju Katli is a rich, melt-in-your-mouth sweet made from ground cashews and sugar syrup. It's garnished with silver vark, offering a luxurious treat that highlights the natural sweetness of cashews.
These ladoos are made with a mix of almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, and dates. Naturally sweetened with dates or jaggery, these ladoos are packed with nutrition and are easy to prepare. They are both, healthy and indulgent Diwali treats.
Anjeer Barfi combines figs and assorted dry fruits such as almonds, pistachios, and cashews into a chewy, flavorful barfi. Figs give a natural sweetness, while the nuts add crunch, making this a nutritious and delicious sweet for festive occasions.
Made with ground almonds, ghee, sugar, and milk, Badam Halwa is a rich, silky dessert. The subtle flavour of almonds, combined with the richness of ghee and sugar, makes it a festive delight during Diwali.
A beautiful green sweet, Pista Barfi is made with finely ground pistachios and often filled with a sweetened khoya or dry fruit mixture. The vibrant colour and nutty flavour make it a favorite Diwali sweet.
Dry Fruit Chikki is a crunchy brittle made by mixing almonds, cashews, pistachios, and sometimes sesame seeds with melted jaggery or sugar syrup. It's an easy-to-make, crispy sweet with a satisfying blend of sweetness and nutty goodness.
This healthy and naturally sweet Dates and Nuts Barfi is made by combining dates with almonds, cashews, walnuts, and other dry fruits. The dates add a soft, chewy texture, while the nuts provide a crunchy bite, making it a guilt-free festive treat.