10 Traditional Diwali Dishes From Different Parts Of India

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Aparna Singh

Diwali is just around the corner and it is incomplete without a proper feast.

Here are 10 traditional dishes from various parts of India that you must try during this Festival of Lights.

Chorafali (Gujarat)

This deep-fried delightful treat is made with a blend of gram flour,  urad flour, aamchoor powder, red  chili powder, and black salt.

Anarsa (Maharashtra)

This delectable sweet and savory snack is a crucial part of Maharashtrian Diwali festivities. This deep-fried snack is prepared from a mixture of rice flour and jaggery.

Mawa Kachori (Rajasthan)

Mawa Kachori has a filling of mawa/khoya and mixed dry fruits. It is dipped in a sugar syrup.

Shufta (Kashmir)

This deep-fried delightful treat is made with a blend of gram flour,  urad flour, aamchoor powder, red  chili powder, and black salt.

Gavvalu (Andhra Pradesh)

It is a sweet dish made of all-purpose flour, ghee, jaggery, and water.

Narikol Laru (Assam)

It’s a popular dessert of Assam which is made of shredded coconut, green cardamom powder, ghee and sugar.

Chirote (Karnataka)

Prepared using all-purpose flour, Chirote is a flaky delight that has circular layers and is deep-fried in ghee to perfection.

Babroo (Himachal Pradesh)

Babroo is made of all-purpose flour, sugar and yeast. You can enjoy it with Rabdi or Kheer.

Murukku (Tamil Nadu)

Murukku is traditionally prepared during festivals like Diwali, Sankranti and Dasara/ Vijayadashami. It is made with rice and urad dal flour. 

Chhodo Shaak (West Bengal)

Chhodo Shaak is a traditional  Bengali dish that is made using 14-green leafy veggies.