10 instant sweet recipe ideas for Diwali: Delicious treats you can whip up in no time

Nov 11, 2023

By: Ayush Mehrotra & Shagun Chaudhary

Coconut Ladoo

Coconut ladoos are a popular Diwali sweet. Mix grated coconut with condensed milk, shape into balls, and garnish with chopped nuts. They are ready in under 15 minutes.

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Besan barfi

Besan (gram flour) burfi is a traditional favorite. Roast besan in ghee, add sugar, and cut into squares. It's a delicious sweet that's ready in about 20 minutes.

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Bread Gulab Jamun

Turn ordinary bread slices into delectable gulab jamuns. Combine bread crumbs, milk powder, and ghee to form dough balls. Fry until golden, and soak in fragrant sugar syrup.

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Instant Rava Ladoo

Rava ladoos are a breeze to make. Roast semolina (rava) in ghee, add powdered sugar, and shape into round ladoos. They are ready in less than 20 minutes.

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Quick Kalakand

Kalakand is a beloved sweet, and you can make it quickly with condensed milk and paneer. Cook the mixture until it thickens, garnish with pistachios, and set in a square pan.

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Microwave Kheer

Kheer is a Diwali classic. Mix rice, milk, and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl, cook until the rice is soft, and add cardamom and dry fruits for flavor.

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Instant Jalebi

Surprise your family with homemade jalebis. Mix flour, yogurt, and a pinch of saffron. Pipe the batter into hot oil in a spiral shape, fry until golden, and soak in sugar syrup. A quick and delightful treat.

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Instant Sandesh

Create delightful sandesh using paneer, condensed milk, and cardamom. Shape the mixture into small discs or squares, and your instant sandesh is ready to enjoy.

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Quick peda

Peda is a timeless Diwali sweet. Mix milk powder, condensed milk, and ghee, cook briefly, and shape into small rounds. Add saffron strands for a royal touch.

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Instant Chocolate Barfi

Indulge in chocolate barfi with just three ingredients - chocolate chips, condensed milk, and desiccated coconut. Melt, mix, set, and cut into squares for a delightful chocolatey treat.

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