Diwali Quick 5 Sweet Recipes with Tips and variations

Diwali Quick Sweets Recipes

Ladoos, barfis, and jalebis, Gulab jamun each with its unique flavors and textures.Exchanging sweets during Diwali is a cherished tradition, embodying the essence of goodwill and festive cheer. Whether homemade or store-bought, these confections play a vital role in the festivities, making them an integral part of the Diwali experience.

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Here are some simple and time-saving Diwali recipes you can easily make at home.

1. Jalebi -

Jalebi is a popular Indian sweet made from batter that is deep-fried into a spiral shape and soaked in a sweet sugar syrup. 

Ingredients:

For the batter:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup gram flour
• 1/2 teaspoon yogurt
• 1/4 teaspoon food color (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands (optional)
• 1/4 cup water
• Oil for deep frying

For the sugar syrup:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the batter:

   • In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, gram flour, yogurt, food color (if using), cardamom powder, and saffron strands (if using).
   • Add water gradually, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
   • Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes.

2. Make the sugar syrup:

   • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lemon juice.
   • Bring to a boil, then simmer until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly.

3. Fry the jalebis:

   • Heat oil in a deep pan.
   • Pour the batter into a piping bag with a small nozzle.
   • Make spiral patterns in the hot oil, creating the jalebi shape.
   • Fry until golden brown.

4. Soak in syrup:

   • Remove the fried jalebis and immediately soak them in the sugar syrup.
   • Let them soak for a few minutes until they absorb the syrup.

5. Serve:

   • Serve the jalebis warm or cold.

Enjoy your homemade jalebis!

Tips:

• For a more intense flavor, add a pinch of saffron to the batter.
• You can use a squeeze bottle instead of a piping bag to create the spiral shape.
• Serve the jalebis with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.

Now moving to our next mouth watering sweet  all time favorite 

 

2. Gulab jamun -

Gulab jamun is a popular Indian sweet made from milk solids, deep-fried into a spherical shape, and soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup.

 Here's a recipe:

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 1 cup khoya (thickened milk)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands (optional)

For the sugar syrup:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the dough:

   • In a bowl, combine the khoya, flour, baking powder, cardamom powder, and saffron strands (if using).
   • Knead until a smooth dough forms.
   • Divide the dough into small balls.

2. Fry the gulab jamuns:

   • Heat oil in a deep pan.
   • Fry the dough balls until golden brown and puffed up.

3. Make the sugar syrup:

   • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lemon juice.
   • Bring to a boil, then simmer until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly.

4. Soak in syrup:

   • Remove the fried gulab jamuns and immediately soak them in the sugar syrup.
   • Let them soak for at least 30 minutes, or until they are fully soaked.

Enjoy your homemade gulab jamuns!

Tips:

• For a more intense flavor, add a pinch of saffron to the dough.
• You can use a piping bag to shape the dough balls into a more uniform size.
• Serve the gulab jamuns warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Here comes our 3rd sweet  ladoooooos

3.Laddoos -

Laddoos are a popular Indian sweet made from various ingredients like flour, ghee, and sugar. They come in many varieties, each with its unique flavor and texture. Here's a basic recipe for besan  laddus (made with gram flour):

Ingredients:

• 1 cup besan (gram flour)
• 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands (optional)

Instructions:

1. Roast the besan:

   • Heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
   • Add the besan and roast, stirring constantly, until it turns golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.

2. Add the dry ingredients:

   • Remove the pan from heat and add the powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron strands (if using).
   • Mix well until combined.

3. Shape the laddoos:

   • While the mixture is still warm, use your hands to shape it into small balls.
   • Roll the balls in your palms to make them smooth and round.

4. Cool and store:

   • Let the laddoos cool completely before storing.
   • Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

Enjoy your homemade besan laddoos!

Variations:

• Motichoor laddoos: Made with boondi (tiny, deep-fried dough balls) and sugar syrup.
• Coconut laddoos: Made with grated coconut, condensed milk, and cardamom powder.
• Barfi: A fudge-like sweet made with milk, sugar, and nuts.

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4. Shakarpara-

Shakarpara(pronounce as shakkarpada) is a popular Indian sweet made with flour, ghee, and sugar. It's crispy, flaky, and has a delightful sweet and salty flavor. 

 Here's a recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

Instructions:

1. Prepare the dough:

   • In a bowl, combine the flour, ghee, and salt.
   • Rub the ghee into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
   • Add water gradually, kneading until a dough forms.
   • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

2. Roll and cut:

   • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a thin sheet.
   • Cut the dough into small diamond or square shapes.

3. Fry:

   • Heat oil in a deep pan.
   • Fry the dough pieces until golden brown on both sides.
   • Drain the excess oil on paper towels.

4. Make the sugar syrup:

   • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cardamom powder, and 1/4 cup water.
   • Bring to a boil, then simmer until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly.

5. Coat the shakarpara:

   • Toss the fried dough pieces in the sugar syrup until evenly coated.
   • Let the shakarpara cool completely before storing.

Enjoy your homemade shakarpara!

Tips:

• For a more intense flavor, add a pinch of saffron to the sugar syrup.
• You can also add chopped nuts like almonds or pistachios to the dough for added texture.
• Store the shakarpara in an airtight container at room temperature.

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5.Kaju Katri -

Kaju Katri is a popular Indian sweet made primarily from cashews. It's known for its rich, nutty flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. The name "Kaju Katri" literally means "cashew slice" in Hindi.

Here's a typical recipe for Kaju Katri:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands (optional)
• Ghee (clarified butter) for greasing

Instructions:

1. Grind the cashews: Drain the soaked cashews and grind them into a fine paste.
2. Make the syrup: In a saucepan, combine the powdered sugar, milk, cardamom powder, and saffron strands. Heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens.
3. Combine: Add the cashew paste to the syrup and mix well until combined.
4. Spread and cut: Grease a tray with ghee. Pour the mixture onto the tray and spread it evenly. Let it cool completely.
5. Cut: Once cooled, cut the mixture into diamond-shaped pieces.

Kaju Katri is often decorated with edible silver foil or saffron strands.

Note: You can also use mawa (dry milk) instead of khoya for the filling.

Dry Kaju Katri: This version is made without milk, resulting in a drier, crunchier texture.

Kesar Kaju Katri: This variety incorporates saffron, giving it a vibrant color and a subtle floral aroma.

Chocolate Kaju Katri: A modern twist, combining the rich flavor of cashews with the sweetness of chocolate.

Kaju Barfi: Similar to Kaju Katri but often shaped into squares or rectangles.

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