Have you seen your calendar? Yes, it's already the end of September! In just a few more days, the festival of lights will be here—so, what's your plan?
Grand Diwali get-togethers? Well, here's one thing you just cannot do without on such occasions: Diwali sweets! What's a celebration without a little indulgence, after all? So this year, why not let your traditional Diwali sweets have a healthy twist? Enjoy pure, natural sweetness along with wholesome ingredients to delight in healthy Diwali sweets without worrying about weight gain. Here come some of the best healthy Diwali sweets recipes lined up for you that will light up your celebrations!
What are the Traditional Indian Sweets For Diwali?
Here’s a list of popular Diwali desserts
- Ladoo
- Kaju Katli
- Barfi
- Jalebi
- Mysore Pak
- Peda
- Chirote
- Gulab Jamun
- Shrikhand
- Anarsa
- Sandal
- Puran Poli
- Mawa Gujiya
GGT Dry Fruits: Must-Have Ingredients for This Year’s Diwali Sweets Recipes
GGT dry fruits are the perfect partner for making healthy Diwali sweets. Almonds, dates, walnuts, anjeer, pistachios, and cashews can be added to homemade Diwali sweets recipes that not only provide a nutritious but flavour and texture-enhancing element.
And it only gets better-the best part? GGT offers 100% vegan, preservative free, naturally sweet dry fruits perfectly for making guilt-free Diwali sweets. For those of us who want to make it in bulk, they also have date paste available-an ideal sugar substitute. It's rich, savoury, and tastes like nature has concocted the sweetest, most exquisite taste to complement ladoos, barfis, and any traditional Indian desserts.
So, this Diwali, choose GGT dry fruits to give that feel to your traditional sweets.
Healthy & Easy Diwali Sweets Recipes
So, without further delay, we are excited to reveal the some of the best recipes for traditional Indian sweets:
1. Dry Fruit Besan Ladoo
This traditional ladoo recipe is amped up with the crunch of dry fruits and a hint of natural sweetness from dates.
Ingredients
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- ½ cup GGT date paste, or finely chopped dates
- ¼ cup GGT almonds, finely chopped
- ¼ cup cashews, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp pistachios, chopped
- ⅓ cup ghee
- ¼ cup jaggery powder for extra sweetness
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a pan and roast the gram flour over low heat, until it turns golden brown and gives the nutty smell .
- Chop dates and add the previously roasted flour to the chopped dates and mix well so that both are uniformly combined.
- Turn off the flame and add chopped almonds, cashews, and pistachios and mix this at a constant rate.
- Cool it a little and now add jaggery powder and cardamom powder and mix it.
- While the mixture is still warm, shape it into round ladoos with your hands.
- Let it cool completely and store them in an airtight container.
2. Kaju Katli with Almond-Pistachio Topping
The sweetness of this yum traditional Diwali dessert is enhanced by the crunch provided by the dry fruits topping.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews ground to fine powder
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup jaggery powder
- 1 tbsp pistachios chopped
- 1 tbsp GGT almonds chopped
- 1 tbsp ghee
- Silver leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Heat water and jaggery powder in a pan until it forms a smooth syrup.
- Add the cashew powder to the syrup and stir continuously to form a dough-like consistency.
- Grease a plate with ghee and transfer the cashew dough onto it. Flatten it using a rolling pin to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios and almonds on top while the dough is still soft, and gently press them in.
- Allow the dough to cool completely before you cut it into diamond shapes.
- You can garnish with silver leaf to make it more festive.
3. Pistachio & Almond Barfi
This healthy version of barfi is naturally sweetened with dates and rich with dry fruits goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pistachios (grind finely)
- 1 cup GGT almonds (grind finely)
- ½ cup GGT date paste
- 2 tbsp ghee
- ¼ cup cashews, chopped
- ¼ cup GGT almonds, chopped
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
Instructions
- In a pan add ghee, followed by ground pistachios and almonds. Roast it for a few minutes till fragrant.
- Add date paste and stir continuously till the mixture reaches a thick consistency and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
- Switch off flame and add chopped cashew nuts and almonds, along with cardamom powder. Mix it well.
- Grease a plate with ghee and spread the mixture evenly. Flatten it to around ½-inch thickness. Let the mixture cool and set, then cut into squares or diamonds.
4. Walnut Halwa
This walnut halwa is one of the most popular Diwali desserts, a healthy and festive treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup GGT walnuts (finely ground)
- 2 tbsp ghee
- ½ cup jaggery powder
- ½ cup milk or almond milk
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- A pinch of saffron (optional)
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a pan and roast the ground walnuts for a few minutes until fragrant.
- In another pan, melt the milk low and let the jaggery dissolve, stirring often till slightly thickened.
- Add the roasted walnut to the jaggery mixture and continue to cook over low until it thickens into a fudge consistency and pulls away from the pan.
- Add in some cardamom powder and saffron for added flavour.
- Serve warm garnished with more walnut pieces.
5. Dry Fruit Shrikhand
This is a rich and creamy dessert made with yoghurt and enhanced with crunchy dry fruits for the perfect Diwali treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups hung curd (thick yoghourt)
- ¼ cup GGT almonds (slivered)
- ¼ cup pistachios (slivered)
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 2 tbsp GGT date paste (for sweetness)
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
- A few strands of saffron (soaked in warm milk)
Instructions
- Hung curd well and smooth till creamy.
- Add date paste, cardamom powder, and saffron milk to the curd and mix well.
- Fold in the slivered almonds, pistachios, and raisins.
- Chill the shrikhand for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavours to meld well.
- Serve chilled with more dry fruits on top.
Summing Up!
Take the celebrations to the next level with these healthy Diwali sweets recipes that add the richness of traditional flavours with the goodness of dry fruits. Whether it is indulgent anjeer barfi or decadent walnut halwa, be assured that these recipes will impress your guests and keep the festivities guilt-free.
So are you ready to make these healthy sweets? Get the best dry fruits like almonds, walnuts and dates for your special Diwali sweets at GGT. Don't wait around for just one more day, shop now and add some sweetness to your celebrations!
