Gone are the days when sweets and mithai had to be oil-laden and sugar-loaded. As we indulge in the rich traditions and delicious treats this Diwali, we must focus on our fitness goals.

From cardamom-and-honey-doused jalebi dough to the thin coconut fudge kaju katli, India's most mouthwatering sweets, or mithai, are shared with family and neighbors during Diwali in a symbolic ...

Sweets are a treasured part of many holidays – and Diwali is no different. Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists ...

Balaji says that they have been making Deepavali sweets for 30 years. The store was launched by his father, R Thiayagarajan and his brothers, to sell butter, ghee, appalam, vadams and puja ...

Boil half cup of water, add 6 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp saffron, 1 tsp cardamom powder, 1 cup cashewnut powder. Mix till it forms a paste.

For Diwali 2024, are you planning to distribute sweets and snacks among your friends and family? If yes, consider choosing Maharashtrian Diwali faral. Image Credit: Getty Faral refers to a collection ...

This is the ultimate sweet showstopper for any Diwali party. The classic version requires lots of effort – from making a complex milk dough and deep frying it, to making your own syrup.

Typical customs include spending time with family and friends, attending pujas (prayers), eating mithai (sweets), lighting diyas (lamps), and fireworks. But why is Diwali celebrated? Where does ...