31 October,2021 04:15 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
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Diwali is around the corner, cautious preparations are in full swing. Festivities in India are incomplete without sweets, and Diwali is no different. From the Bengali sandesh to Punjabi gajar ka halwa, a plethora of traditional mouth-watering treats are on offer across India. Regardless of whichever is your favourite, we can all agree that Diwali is a festival of indulgence. If you are someone who prefers to treat your family to homemade delicacies, we have rounded up three traditional recipes shared by home chefs across Mumbai to sweeten your Diwali celebrations.
Karanji
The deep fried sugary goodness is a Diwali staple across India. Pic/Leela Shirgaonkar
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"You could never think about enjoying Diwali without karanji and shankarpali in every Maharashtrian house. It's a traditional recipe which requires a perfect measurement of every ingredient," says chef Leela Shirgaonkar, Shirgaonkar Puranpoli.
Ingredients
For the filling
Semolina (Barik rava) 750 gms, powdered sugar 750 gms, dry shredded coconut 250 gms, cashews 1 cup, golden raisins ¾ cup, white poppy seeds 2 tbsp, and cardamom powder 1 tsp
For the dough
Melted ghee 1 cup, all-purpose flour 1 kg, pinch of salt
Method
Kesar Malai Peda
Native to Uttar Pradesh, pedas are now available in many variations. Pic/ Librina Dsouza
"This kesar malai peda is India's dearest traditional Indian sweet which is made using milk solids and flavourings. Make this for your next festival gathering during Diwali and become a star," shares chef Librina Dsouza, 23eat street kitchen.
Ingredients
Ghee 2 tbsp, sugar ½ cup, khoya 250 gms, kesar milk ½ cup, (optional) pistachio 5-6
Method
Kaju Katli
Easy to make Kaju Katli is loved by one and all. Pic/ Rajeshree Kothari.
"It is so versatile that you cannot restrict kaju katli to just Diwali but it still is every Indian's favourite Diwali sweet. Mithai is just a name but kaju katli is an emotion," shares Rajeshree Kothari.
Ingredients
Cashews 100 gms, sugar 70 gms, handful of silver verak leaves
Method
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You can preorder these delicacies via Lokal Kitchen- a food app.