By Neha Yadav
Published Nov 09, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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Diwali 2023: 5 top sweets to savour this festive season

Sweets are an integral part of celebrating festivals. Diwali is one such festival that is celebrated by savouring delicious sweets with loved ones.

Here are five sweets that you can savour on Diwali with your friends and family.

Gujiya

Gujiya is one of the tastiest Indian sweets prepared at home during festivals by stuffing milk solids (khoya) infused with sugar and nuts.

Kaju Katli

Kaju Katli, also known as Kaju Barfi, is one of the most enjoyed sweets. You can easily prepare this sweet at home from cashew nuts, khoya and all purpose flour.

Rasgulla

Rasgulla is a must-have sweet on the festival of Diwali. This sweet is made by soaking spongy cottage cheese (chenna) balls in sugar syrup.

Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is an appetizing sweet that immediately melts in your mouth. Prepare this tasty sweet on Diwali by dipping fried khoya balls in sugar syrup and enjoy with your closed ones.

Rasmalai

Rasmalai is relished by many people on Diwali. You can prepare this flavourful sweet by dipping flattened cottage cheese balls (malai) in thickened milk (rabri) infused with saffron and cardamom.