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These Diwali recipes allow you to prepare beloved Diwali treats efficiently while capturing the essence of tradition.

Diwali 2024: Explore this collection of mouth-watering recipes that are sure to brighten up your festive celebrations

Enjoy your favorite festive snacks guilt-free this Diwali. These diwali recipes bring traditional flavors to modern kitchens, blending convenience with originality. Gujiya, a sweet dumpling stuffed with khoya and coconut, represents the festive spirit, while Shakkarpara offers a crunchy, sugar-sweetened morsel perfect for celebrations. Nankhatai, an aromatic Indian cookie, and Chivda, a spicy, crunchy snack, provide delightful variety for family gatherings. Coconut Barfi combines creamy coconut with cardamom to create a rich yet quick dessert, while Gajar Halwa, a classic carrot-based dessert, delivers warmth and richness in minutes. These recipes allow you to prepare beloved Diwali treats efficiently while capturing the essence of tradition.

You can air fry these recipes in your Godrej microwave oven which uses little or no oil and still delivers excellent crispiness and flavour. Plus, many of these recipes also use sugar alternatives, so you can enjoy the sweetness of the festival without any worries. Discover this collection of mouth-watering recipes that are sure to brighten up your festive celebrations!

Gujiya

Preparation Time: 17 minutes

Mode: Convection

Contents:

Dough: 1 cup Maida, 2 tablespoons ghee, water as required

Filling: 1 cup shredded coconut, 1 cup grated khoya, ¾ cup jaggery powder, ½ teaspoon elaichi powder, chopped almonds, cashews and kishmish

For brushing: 2 tablespoons of oil

Method:

Mix maida and ghee and knead until you get a soft dough. Let it rest covered for about 15 minutes, then knead it again.

Divide into small balls, roll into thin circles and place in Gujiya mould. Add filling, cover and cut off excess.

Brush with oil. Preheat the oven (200°C) in convection mode for 5 minutes.

Arrange the gujiyas on a crisp plate, place on the grill rack and cook at 200°C for 12 minutes, turning halfway through. Serve hot.

Shakarpara

Preparation Time: 19 minutes

Mode: Convection

Contents:

2½ cups Maida, ¾ cup ghee, ½ cup cream, 1 cup jaggery powder, ½ cup milk, 2 tablespoons oil for brushing

Method:

Mix jaggery, ghee, cream, milk and flour. Rest for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough to 1cm thickness and cut into 2cm Shakkarpara shapes.

Preheat the oven to 200°C for 5 minutes in convection mode. Place it on a baking tray and brush it with oil.

Bake at 200°C for 14 minutes, turning halfway through. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nankhatay

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Mode: Convection

Contents:

1½ cups Maida, ½ cup besan, 1 cup honey syrup, 100g butter or dal, ½ teaspoon baking soda

Method:

Cream butter and honey syrup. Add Besan, Maida and baking soda; Create a dough.

Shape into medium-sized balls and place on a crispy plate.

Bake in convection mode at 170°C for 10 minutes. Serve hot or cold.

Chivda

Preparation Time: 8 minutes

Mode: Micro mode

Contents

4 cups thin poha, ¾ cup raw peanuts, ½ cup chana dal, ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds, ¾ teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, ½ cup cashews, ½ cup coconut slices, 1 tbsp. tablespoon raisins, curry leaves, 2 teaspoons cracked red pepper, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, a pinch of hing, salt and oil to taste.

Method

In a microwave-safe bowl, add all the ingredients except poha, cashews, coconut and raisins. 3 minutes in the microwave.

Add remaining ingredients, mix and microwave for 5 minutes, stirring twice. Serve hot.

Coconut Barfi

Preparation Time: 9 minutes

Mode: Micro mode

Contents:

3 cups grated coconut, ½ cup melted ghee, 1 cup milkmaid, 2 cups milk, ½ teaspoon cardamom powder

Method:

Mix clarified butter and coconut in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every minute.

Add milk, cardamom powder and milkman. Cook in the microwave for 6 minutes, stirring twice. Serve hot or cold.

Gajar Halwa

Preparation Time: 12 minutes

Mode: Micro mode

Contents:

3 cups grated carrots, 1 cup grated mawa, ½ cup honey, ½ cup condensed milk, 1 cup milk, cardamom, peanut flakes, almonds, raisins, ¼ cup ghee

Method:

In a microwave-safe bowl, mix carrots, mawa, honey and ghee. Microwave on high for 6 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients, mix and microwave for another 6 minutes. Serve hot.

Enjoy these festive treats easily prepared in convection and microwave modes!