Food is a compulsory part of any occasion, and when it comes to a huge celebration like Diwali, sweets and Diwali dishes are a must. Try to make extra, as sharing and gifting confections is a must ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is all about sweets, fun, and family. The festival celebrates Lord Rama’s victory over evil Ravana and marks his grand welcome in Ayodhya with his wife Sita and ...

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 ...

And although the foods associated with Diwali vary from culture to culture, one central theme is snacks and sweets.The holiday honors the goddess Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity. It celebrates ...

As the festival of lights, Diwali draws near, people everywhere are getting increasingly excited. Sharing sweets and gifts with loved ones is a great way to show appreciation and show love during ...

And let's be realno Diwali spread is complete without a rainbow of traditional sweets! We've all been there: the moment you spot motichoor ke ladoo or a stack of kaju katli, all self-control goes out ...

Soan Papdi, a flaky dessert Sarma says melts like cotton candy in one’s mouth, is one of their favorite sweets during Diwali. Jalebi, spiral-shaped and dipped in syrup, and almond burfi ...

The third drawing has floating hands handing out gifts and sweets. Diwali is a time when we welcome Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha — gods associated with happiness, good luck and prosperity ...

While these tips can help you enjoy Diwali sweets without drastically affecting your blood sugar, it's important to remember that moderation is key. These strategies are not an excuse to ...

For many New Yorkers from the Caribbean, Diwali is marked with sweet treats like prasad. By Ramin Ganeshram Even though Seema Singh’s home in Richmond Hill, Queens, will be filled with sweet ...

But the main category of food associated with Diwali is sweets. We’re talking gulab jamun (soft, spiced rose water and milk balls), kaju katli (cashew fudge), gughra (sort of like empanadas ...