Traditional Indian Sweets for Diwali

Jalebi is a popular sweet made by deep-frying batter in circular shapes and then soaking it in sugar syrup.

Gulab Jamun is made by kneading milk solids into a dough, shaping it into balls, and then deep-frying and soaking them in sugar syrup.

Rasgulla is a spongy sweet made by steaming balls of chenna in sugar syrup until they become soft and juicy.

Laddu is a sweet ball made by roasting gram flour and then mixing it with sugar and ghee.

Barfi is a dense and rich sweet made by spreading a layer of milk solids over a layer of nuts and dried fruits.

Mysore Pak is a sweet made by cooking gram flour, sugar, and ghee until it becomes thick and fudge-like.

Imarti is a sweet made by deep-frying thin sheets of dough and then soaking them in sugar syrup.

Peda is a sweet made by kneading milk solids into a dough and then shaping it into balls or discs.

Modak is a sweet dumpling made by steaming a mixture of rice flour, coconut, and jaggery.

Karanji is a sweet pastry made by filling a dough made from flour with a mixture of coconut, jaggery, and nuts.

Basundi is a sweet made by boiling milk and sugar until it thickens and then adding nuts and spices.

Rabri is a sweet made by simmering milk until it thickens and then adding sugar and nuts.

Kulfi is a frozen dessert made by freezing a mixture of milk, sugar, and flavorings.

Falooda is a sweet drink made with vermicelli, milk, sugar, and flavorings.