Diwali is a festival of happiness and sweets, sharing and caring for others. Every one of us celebrates it all over India. Although most people treat Diwali as a day to burn firecrackers, it’s not just that.

You can celebrate Diwali in a very generous way as well. You can cook homemade snacks and sweets, call your friends and family at your home, and spend some quality time with them.

If you are planning your Diwali this way but don’t know what homemade snacks and sweets you can cook in your cookware for your guests, then you are at the right place. Here, we are going to discuss everything about the best tasty homemade snacks and sweets for Diwali 2024.

Homemade Snacks & Sweets for Diwali 2024
Here is the list of homemade snacks and sweets for Diwali 2024 that you can cook and enjoy with your guests at your home while having an eco-friendly diwali.

1- Samosa:
We all love this crispy and spicy snack called the samosa. For cooking a homemade samosa, you would need 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups refined oil, 1 tbsp cumin seeds, ½ tbsp coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon kasoori methi leaves, 1 teaspoon carom seeds, 1/4 cup water, 5 boiled potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder, salt as required, 1 teaspoon coriander leaves, 2 tablespoon ghee, 1 handful raw peanuts.

To make delicious samosas at home, first, make the filling. Put a stainless steel pan on medium flame and add 2 tsp oil to it. Once the oil is hot enough, add cumin seeds and allow them to crackle.

Now, add whole coriander seeds, ginger and green chilli. Saute for a minute, and then add chopped cashews and raisins, peanuts if you like them, boiled and mashed potatoes, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, red chilli powder, salt to taste, kasoori methi leaves, coriander leaves. Mix well and saute for 2 minutes. Your stuffing is ready!

Now, to prepare the dough, take a mixing bowl and combine all-purpose flour along with carom seeds and salt. Mix and then add ghee and start kneading by adding a little water at a time. Ensure that you add water gradually and make a firm dough. A soft dough will not make your samosas crispy. Cover the dough with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside for about half an hour.

Once done, roll out a few small-sized balls from the dough. Flatten them further with the help of your palms and then with a rolling pin. Please give them a round shape and cut them in half. Now dip your hands in water and fold the edges of the semi-circle in order to give it a cone shape.

Take the filling with the help of a spoon and stuff it in the cone. Seal the ends properly by pressing the edges lightly with your fingers. Then, heat oil in Avias World Fry Pan stainless steel and deep fry the homemade samosas on low heat until they turn golden brown and crispy. Serve with tomato ketchup and green chutney. Enjoy it as a tea-time snack! 

2- Palak Namak Pare:
To cook palak namak pare, here are the ingredients 400 gm all-purpose flour, 100 gm gram flour (besan), 1 cup refined oil, 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder, salt as required, 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala, 1/2 cup pureed spinach, 2 tablespoon semolina, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds.

For making crispy Spinach Namak Pare, take maida in a big bowl and add gram flour, semolina, cumin seeds, nigella seeds(kalonji), red chilly powder, salt and 2 tablespoons oil to and mix all the ingredients well along with spinach puree. Now, knead it into a hard dough to make pooris.

Cover the dough and keep aside for 10-15 minutes to set. Knead the dough again after 15 minutes. Make small balls of dough and roll them into medium-sized chapatis. Cut the chapatis into small diamond shapes and keep them aside.

Heat oil in Avias World frying pan stainless steel kitchenware over medium flame. Fry the namak paras till they turn golden. Remove and drain excess oil and sprinkle some chaat masala to enhance the taste. Serve as a snack with a cup of tea and enjoy with your loved ones.

3. Murukku

Murukku is the popular South Indian Diwali snack made from rice flour, gram flour, and spices. It's known for its crunchy texture and tasty flavours.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice flour
• 1/4 cup gram flour
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon asafetida powder
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a stainless steel bowl/ tasla, mix the rice flour, gram flour, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, garam masala, asafetida powder, and salt.
2. Make a Dough: Add the vegetable oil and water to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. The dough mix should be firm but not too dry.
3. Shape the Murukku: Using a murukku press or a piping bag with a star-shaped nozzle, press the dough on a paper or plastic surface into the desired shapes.
4. Fry: Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the murukku until golden brown and crispy.
5. Drain and Cool: Remove the murukku from the oil and drain on paper towels. Allow them to cool completely before storing.

Tips:

• For a spicier murukku, add more red chilli powder.
• You can also add other spices like black pepper, chilli flakes, and oregano to enhance the flavour.
• Store murukku in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Enjoy your homemade murukku!

4. Gulab Jamun: A Sweet Delight

Gulab jamun is a popular Indian sweet dessert made from deep-fried dough balls soaked in sweet jeera/ syrup. The dough is typically made from milk powder, khoa/khoya, and flour, while the syrup is made from sugar, water, and cardamom.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• Oil for frying
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (for the syrup)

Instructions:

1. Make the dough: In a stainless steel bowl/ tope, combine the milk powder, flour, ghee, water, baking powder, and cardamom powder. Mix well to form a dough.
2. Fry the dough balls: Heat oil in a deep stainless steel frypan. Pinch small portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Fry the balls in less heat until golden brown and puffed up.
3. Make the syrup: In a separate pan, combine the sugar, water, and cardamom powder. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens. The jeera should be sticky.
4. Soak the gulab jamun: Once the syrup has cooled slightly, add the fried dough balls to it and let them soak for at least 30 minutes or until they are fully absorbed with the syrup.
5. Serve: Serve the gulab jamun warm or cold, as desired.

Tips:

• For a softer texture, add a little more water to the dough.
• For a crispier exterior, fry the dough balls in hotter oil, but slow cooking is required in low heat.
• You can add a pinch of saffron to the syrup for a more intense flavour.

Enjoy your homemade gulab jamun!

5. Boondi/ Motichoor Laddu: A Classic Indian Sweet

Boondi laddu is a popular Indian sweet made with deep-fried gram flour droplets soaked in sweet syrup. It's a delicious and festive treat, often enjoyed during Diwali and other celebrations.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gram flour
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

1. Make the boondi: In a bowl, combine the gram flour, ghee, turmeric powder, cardamom powder, and salt. Add water gradually, mixing until you form a thick batter.
2. Fry the boondi: Heat oil in a deep pan. Using a perforated spoon, drop small amounts of the batter into the hot oil. The boondi will puff up and turn golden brown. Fry until crispy and drain on paper towels.
3. Make the syrup: In a separate pan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens.
4. Combine: Add the fried boondi to the syrup and mix well until the boondi is completely coated.
5. Shape the laddus: Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls.
6. Cool and serve: Let the laddus cool completely before serving.

Tips:

• For a crispier boondi, use a thicker batter.
• You can add other spices like cumin powder for added flavour.
• Store the laddus in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Enjoy your homemade boondi laddus!

This was all about some of the tasty homemade snacks and sweets you can cook for Diwali 2024. Enjoy these famous Indian Diwali snacks with your family and friends!