Diwali goodies don’t need to be heavy. Try healthier versions of sweets and snacks crafted with natural ingredients, keeping celebrations joyful, light, memorable.
Sukhdi
A Gujarati-Rajasthani classic by Jayanti Soni, it uses wheat flour, jaggery, ghee -- quick to prepare and deliciously wholesome.
Please find the recipe here: Sukhdi
Boorelu/Poornalu
From South India comes a traditional festive sweet with rice, lentils, jaggery, and coconut, courtesy Nirmala Garimella. It is called as Poornalu in Telangana and Boorelu in Andhra Pradesh.
Please find the recipe here: Boorelu/Poornalu
Pearl Millet Barfi
A sweet made with bajra or pearl millets, jaggery, sesame seeds, ghee -- rich in flavour using good grains.
Please find the recipe here: Pearl Millet Barfi
Jowar Dates Laddoos
They contain jowar flour and naturally sweet dates, laddoos by Ananya Banerjee offer energy and nutrition.
Please find the recipe here: Jowar Dates Laddoos
Ragi Oats Laddoos
These power-packed laddoos combine ragi, oats, seeds, dates, coconut. Tasty, simple and devoid of carb-rich ingredients.
Please find the recipe here: Ragi Oats Laddoos
Diet Mixed Puffed Chivda
A guilt-free mix of puffed grains, nuts, and spices by Mayur Sanap, roasted with minimal oil for a festive yet healthy bite.
Please find the recipe here: Diet Mixed Puffed Chivda
Protein-Rich Savory Chaklis
Nirmala Garimella makes her chaklis with multigrain flours, protein-rich ingredients, and bakes/air-fries for a healthier crunch.
Please find the recipe here: Protein Rich Savory Chaklis
Foxtail Millet Chivda
A crunchy savoury snack using foxtail millet flakes, peanuts, and spices -- light and protein-rich. Recipe by Ananya Banerjee.
Please find the recipe here: Foxtail Millet Chivda
Fruit-Filled Gujjias
Traditional gujjias are filled with fruits, nuts, coconut for a refreshing, lighter dessert. Recipe by Nirmala Garimella.
Please find the recipe here: Fruit-Filled Gujjias
Jowar Shakarparas
Shakarparas can be made from jowar flour and jaggery too, Ananya Banerjee discovered. Crunchy, yum and satisfying.
Please find the recipe here: Jowar Shakarparas