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Diwali fever is in full swing now, with only a few days left until the big day. Diwali reminds us of many things, such as the lovely festive vibe, bright diyas, beautiful lights, amazing fireworks, and obviously the sweetest part, desserts. During Diwali, many different kinds of desserts are prepared, such as Kaju Katli, Kalakand, Gulab Jamun, and more.
The traditional Diwali desserts taste amazing, but if you want to try something new, then these besan desserts will be perfect for you. They are very popular and perfectly capture the festive vibe. These sweets would be perfect to add to your Diwali menu.
Besan Ladoo
Besan ladoo is a dessert that we have been eating since childhood, so there's a bit of nostalgia to these ladoos too. Making them is pretty simple, and the best part is that they are traditionally made on many festivals to mark celebrations.
Desi ghee, besan, cardamom powder, and sugar are the only ingredients you will need to make these ladoos. They are soft with a melt-in-mouth texture that everyone will love.
Besan Halwa
A rich and decadent halwa made from cardamom powder, sugar, besan, and ghee This halwa requires constant stirring to have the perfect consistency. This halwa is perfect for Diwali, as it captures the festive vibe perfectly while also being visually pleasing. Top it with nuts and saffron strands to elevate the experience further.
Besan Barfi
This North Indian speciality is a popular Indian dessert made from besan, ghee, powdered cardamom, and sugar. The barfi is extremely soft with a delicious sweet flavour, perfect for festivals and celebrations. These are prepared on almost the same lines as besan ladoos, as the ingredients are the same in both desserts. The only difference lies in the preparation method. However, you cannot go wrong, no matter which dessert you decide to make.
Mysore Pak
A traditional South Indian delicacy that features besan, ghee, and sugar It is a very popular Indian dessert, mainly in the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It is known for its lovely flavour and the striking crunch you feel after each bite. This aromatic dessert is a real treat for your taste buds, and preparing Mysore Pak for Diwali will only upgrade your overall menu.
Besan Kheer
You may have rice kheer as your favourite, but this variation of the traditional kheer will blow your mind. Made from milk, ghee, sugar, and besan as the base ingredients, this kheer has a sweet and slightly nutty flavour to it. It is a quick dish that you can prepare for your family and friends on special occasions like Diwali. It is a rich dessert that doesn't require much effort. A win-win situation.
Besan Nankhatai
These besan-based cookies are lovely and will add a crunchy dessert to your Diwali menu, which is usually dominated by melt-in-mouth textured sweets. Made from besan, powdered sugar, ghee, and cardamom powder as the primary ingredients. You can have these cookies as they are or pair them with a hot cup of coffee or tea and enjoy them by dipping them in your drink.
