Navratri 2023: 7 Yummy Dairy-Free Festive Mithais

By Ujjainee Roy

October 18, 2023

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Love mithai but not dairy? Fret not because there's a parade of delicious, dairy-free Indian sweets that you can explore this season

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Besan Barfi

This fudgy barfi uses chickpea flour instead of condensed milk and also features pistachios, cashews, almonds and kesar.

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Coconut Milk Kheer

This indulgent kheer uses brown rice, coconut milk, and date syrup and is actually healthier than the tradtitional kheer.

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Carrot Halwa

Did you know carrot halwa can also be made with alternative dairy options, like coconut milk? It's flavoured with cardamom and doesn't need additional sugar either.

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Fig-Date Barfi

This dairy-free barfi has a wonderful nutty profile with caramel accents, while the figs add a dash of crunch to it.

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Sweet Potato  Gulab Jamun

Though traditonally made by kneading milk solids into dough, this version is completely dairy-free.

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Date-Nut Peda

These crunchy treats feature roasted peanuts, soft dates, and vegetable oil and have an amazing texture.

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Til-Gud Laddoo

Possibly the most widely-loved festive treat, these laddoos are made with sesame seeds, jaggery, groundnuts and dried coconut shreds.

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