BEYOND GULAB JAMUN 7 Regional Sweets You MUST Try This Diwali
This Diwali, forget the usual suspects! India is a land of sweet wonders, and we're taking you on a journey to find the best regional delights to celebrate the festival of lights.
Introduction
A disc-shaped honeycomb delicacy soaked in sugar syrup. Crisp, porous, and often topped with rabri or dry fruits. Pro-Tip: Perfect with a sprinkle of pistachio!
Ghevar (Rajasthan)
A soft, melt-in-your-mouth sweet made from fresh chhena (cottage cheese) and flavored with cardamom, saffron, or jaggery (Nolen Gur). Elegant and simple.
Sandesh (West Bengal)
The South Indian cousin of a doughnut, this is a chewy sweet made from rice flour and jaggery, deep-fried to a rich, festive color. A true Diwali staple in Tamil households.
Adhirasam (Tamil Nadu)
Sweet flatbread stuffed with chana dal and jaggery, served warm with ghee — simple, cozy, and pure desi comfort at its best.
Puran Poli (Maharashtra/Gujarat)
Often mistaken for South India’s Badusha, this flaky delight is crisp outside, soft inside, and soaked in sugary syrup — pure desi indulgence!
Balushahi (Uttar Pradesh/Bihar)
Named after its hometown, this rich sweet made of ghee, sugar, and besan melts in your mouth — the more porous, the better the bliss!
Mysore Pak (Karnataka)
A crunchy wheat cookie, loved during Chhath Puja and Diwali. Simple, rustic, and delicious — the kind of snack that stays fresh and tasty for days.
Thekua (Bihar/Jharkhand)
Which sweet will you try first? From Rajasthan’s Ghevar to Karnataka’s Mysore Pak — take your pick! Tag a friend who deserves a Diwali sweet upgrade!
Recap/Challenge
Happy Diwali! Wishing you and your family joy, light, and loads of sweet memories. Swipe up to explore festive recipes and add more flavor to your celebrations! r celebrations!
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