• What’s Diwali without sweet recipes? The Festival of Lights is as much about generosity and joy as it is about syrupy, milky, nutty indulgence. This roundup is dedicated to the treats that make the celebration feel complete. Serve them after your feast, box them up for gifting, or nibble while the diyas burn late into the night.

    1. Pistachio and rose gulab jamuns

    Pistachio and rose gulab jamuns

    2. Saffron burfee bites

    Celebrate Diwali with Kajal Maharaj’s dainty saffron burfee bites

    3. Custard Soji cake

    Tamara Reddy’s custard soji cake

    4. Custard ice-cream with caramel burfee syrup

    Tee Pillay’s custard ice-cream with caramel-burfee syrup

    5. Indian sweet doughnuts

    Indian sweet doughnuts

    6. Diwali Custard Gulab Split

    Diwali Custard Gulab Split

    7. Rice pudding with rose petal jam

    Rice pudding with rose petal jam

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