Diwali, India's Festival of Lights, is just around the corner - October 17th. There will be huge festivities leading up to it and on the day, celebrations will include a visit to the temple for most Hindus. Homes will be decorated with oil lamps and pretty paper lanterns, fireworks will light up the night sky and more sweets will be eaten, all in true holiday style, than can possibly be good for anyone!
Talking of sweets, preparations for Diwali are probably well under way already! This is probably because most people make more sweets than they can eat themselves! Why? So they can set them out prettily in platters and exchange them with friends and neighbours!
My favorite is Besan Ka Laddoo but you just have to try Boondi Ke Laddoo (pictured above), Sandesh, Coconut Barfi, Gujia.... I could go on for a while actually! Don't just take my word for it though. Try out my recipes for these sweet treats in your kitchen. Once you have and you've eaten them, I don't know if you'll want to part with any for your friends though! Oh who cares, you have yourself some fun!
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