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Sweet & Savory Diwali Recipes

Diwali is the festival of lights and is celebrated widely all across India and by Indian communities worldwide. During this festive season, we get together with loved ones to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. Diwali is incomplete without Sweet & Savory Diwali Recipes including Indian snacks, sweets, and desserts.

Here are some traditional and Indian Fusion recipes. A must-have during Diwali is Besan Ladoo and Gajar ka Halwa – they are both classics. Looking for Indian Fusion Desserts? Check out this Ras Malai Mousse and Kulfi Tiramisu. Love cake? Try this Eggless Mawa Cake and Rose Water Almond Cake with Rose Buttercream.

These recipes are easy to make and have been tried and tested with step-by-step images.

Diwali Sweets

Eggless Desserts

Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe (Carrot Halwa, Indian Carrot Pudding)

Vegetarian

Besan Ladoo (eggless, gluten-free)

Eggless Desserts

Milk Peda | Doodh Peda (5 ingredients)

One Pot Meals

Rose Barfi (eggless, gluten-free)

Vegetarian

Kada Prasad | Atte ka Halwa

Eggless Desserts

Rice Kheer | Indian Rice Pudding (6 ingredients, gluten-free)

Eggless Fusion Desserts

Eggless Desserts

Ras Malai Mousse (eggless, 7 ingredients)

Eggless Desserts

Kulfi Tiramisu (eggless)

Eggless Desserts

Gulab Jamun Nut Bread

Eggless Desserts

Gulab Jamun Cheesecake (Eggless, No Bake Jars)

Desserts

Mango Rasmalai Tiramisu (25 Minutes)

Vegetarian

Nankhatai | Eggless Shortbread Cookies

Eggless Cakes

Eggless Desserts

Eggless Mawa Cake

Eggless Desserts

Eggless Marble Cake

Eggless Desserts

Eggless Condensed Milk Vanilla Cake

Fusion Cakes with Eggs

Desserts

Pistachio Milk Cake | Tres Leches (shortcut)

Recipes

Rose Water Cake with Almonds & Rose Buttercream

Spring

Almond Cardamom Cake

Diwali Party Appetizers

Appetizers

Tikka Masala Dip

Appetizers

Pav Bhaji Dip (Spicy & Creamy)

Sandwiches

Paneer Tikka Sliders (Air Fry & Stovetop)

Sides & Snacks

Spicy Cheesy Garlic Bread (Indian-inspired)

Appetizers

Pav Bhaji Garlic Bread (vegetarian)

Diwali Snacks

Indian Street Food

Dahi Puri Recipe

Indian Street Food

Papdi Chaat

Indian Street Food

Bhel Puri Recipe with Chana

Sides & Snacks

Aloo Tikki Chaat (not fried)

Paneer Recipes

Paneer

Paneer Makhani (no butter, no cream)

Paneer

Palak Paneer Instant Pot (Authentic, Unblanched, Punjabi-style)

Paneer

Kadai Paneer (Easy One-Pot Recipe)

Paneer

Paneer Bhurji

Paneer

Matar Paneer Recipe (Punjabi Style)

Indian Street Food

Paneer Kathi Roll (vegetarian, gluten-free option)

Punjabi Dinner Recipes

Dal, Lentils & Beans

Dal Makhani (no cream, gluten-free)

Chicken & Turkey

Authentic Butter Chicken Recipe (Chicken Makhani)

Dal, Lentils & Beans

Punjabi Chole Recipe: Secret to that Dark Brown Color

Rice

Instant Pot Jeera Rice (Cumin Rice)

Main Course

Malai Kofta (no fry, no butter, no cream, GF)

All Diwali Recipes

Paneer

Marry Me Paneer with Turmeric Rice

Eggless Desserts

Ras Malai Nut Bread

Sandwiches

Paneer Tikka Sliders (Air Fry & Stovetop)

Paneer

Matar Paneer Recipe (Punjabi Style)

Sides & Snacks

Spicy Cheesy Garlic Bread (Indian-inspired)

Desserts

Date Walnut Coffee Cake

Eggless Desserts

Gulab Jamun Nut Bread

Appetizers

Tikka Masala Dip

Eggless Desserts

Ras Malai Donuts (Eggless, Baked)

Indian Street Food

Dahi Puri Recipe

Desserts

Mango Rasmalai Tiramisu (25 Minutes)

Oats

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Gajar Halwa Oats)

Appetizers

Pav Bhaji Dip (Spicy & Creamy)

Eggless Desserts

Gulab Jamun Cheesecake (Eggless, No Bake Jars)

Desserts

Pistachio Milk Cake | Tres Leches (shortcut)

Pasta & Noodles

Tomato Orzo with Spinach (Indian Fusion)

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