Top 10 Diwali Sweets You Must Try | 5 Easy Homade
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Last updated : 03-10-2025
Diwali Sweets: Top 10 Must-Have Mithai | Homemade Coconut & Jaggery Treats
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is incomplete without sweets.From Kaju Katli to Jalebi, here are the Top 10 Diwali sweets everyone loves, From gifting boxes to homemade delights, sweets (mithai) play the starring role. Whether you’re looking to buy the classics or try something healthier with Coconut jaggery, here’s your guide.
Top 10 Diwali Sweets You’ll Find Everywhere
These are the sweets most popular during Diwali, sold at sweet shops, local bazaars, and online. These are loved across India for taste, tradition, texture & gifting appeal.
| Rank |
Sweet |
What makes it special / flavour profile |
| 1 |
Kaju Katli / Kaju Barfi |
Silky smooth cashew fudge, often diamond-shaped, elegant & premium.
|
| 2 |
Besan Ladoo |
Gram-flour sweet, roasted in ghee, warm nutty aroma. Great texture. Pure ghee |
| 3 |
Gulab Jamun |
Soft, milk/khoya dumplings soaked in rose or cardamom-infused syrup. Deeply comforting.
|
| 4 |
Rasgulla / Rasmalai |
Spongy, milky sweets. Rasgulla is light and syrupy, Rasmalai is more creamy. |
| 5 |
Soan Papdi |
Flaky, melt-in-mouth layers; light, crunchy, often gifted. |
| 6 |
Barfi (Milk / Coconut / Almond / Mixed Nuts) |
Rich and versatile; shapes & flavours vary. |
| 7 |
Ladoo (Motichoor, Boondi, Coconut, etc.) |
Universal shape, many textures. Very festive. |
| 8 |
Jalebi |
Crunch-outside, syrupy inside; golden spirals. Visual & taste wow factor. |
| 9 |
Mysore Pak |
Rich, buttery, melt-in-mouth sweet made of gram flour & lots of ghee. Especially loved in South India. |
| 10 |
Peda / Sandesh / Other milk-based sweets |
Variation of soft fudge-like sweets; mild, creamy, often flavoured with saffron, cardamom or nuts. |
Why These Sweets Sell So Well
- Tradition & Gifting: People buy sweets not just for eating but for sharing / gifting. So appearance, prestige (like silver foil), quality & freshness matter.
- Texture & Variety: A mix of syrupy, creamy, flaky, crunchy, melt-in-mouth sweets keeps the palate happy.
- Shelf Life & Packaging: Barfis, ladoos, things that survive transport are popular. Soan papdi is lighter & good for packing.
- Flavor Preferences: Cardamom, saffron, rose, nuts are perennial favorites. Also a trend toward less sugar / healthier substitutes (like jaggery) in recent years.
- Visual Appeal: Diamond-shapes, shiny surfaces, colourful garnishing (nuts, silver leaf) help in online photos / display.
Top 5 Homemade Coconut & Jaggery Diwali Sweets
If you want something healthier or more homemade, here are five sweets made with coconut + jaggery. These are relatively easy, have wholesome sweetness, and are perfect for home kitchens.
1. Coconut Ladoo with Jaggery (“Gurer Narkel Naru”)
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh grated coconut (or desiccated coconut)
- 1 cup jaggery (grated)
- 1-2 tbsp ghee
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
Method
- Heat ghee in a pan. Add grated coconut; roast lightly until aroma rises (be careful not to burn).
- Melt jaggery in a little water separately to make syrup. Strain to remove impurities.
- Combine roasted coconut with jaggery syrup; cook together on low heat until mixture thickens.
- Stir in cardamom. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- Shape into small laddoos while warm (so they bind). Let them cool completely.
2. Coconut Besan & Jaggery Ladoo
Ingredients
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- ¾ cup grated coconut
- 1 cup jaggery (grated)
- Ghee for roasting
- Cardamom & chopped almonds (optional garnish)
Method
- Roast besan in ghee until golden & nutty. Remove.
- In same pan roast coconut.
- Mix roasted besan + coconut + chopped nuts.
- Add jaggery and stir; cook until the mixture comes together.
- Shape into laddoos.
3. Coconut Jaggery Burfi
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated coconut
- 1 cup jaggery syrup
- 2 tbsp milk or coconut milk (optional for creaminess)
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
Method
- Roast coconut in ghee lightly.
- Prepare jaggery syrup (dissolve jaggery in little water, strain).
- Add coconut to syrup, cook till mixture thickens.
- Add milk / coconut milk if using, stir to get fudgy consistency.
- Spread mixture in greased tray; after it sets, cut into squares or diamonds.
4. Coconut Jaggery Rice Kheer / Payasam
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice (soaked 30 min)
- 3 cups coconut milk / regular milk mixed with coconut milk
- ¾ cup jaggery
- Nuts & raisins, cardamom
Method
- Cook rice in water until soft.
- Add coconut milk, bring to gentle boil.
- Melt jaggery separately & add. Stir continuously so it doesn’t stick.
- Add cardamom, nuts & raisins. Serve warm or chilled.
5. Coconut Jaggery Thengai Therattipal (Traditional South Sweet)
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut (grated)
- 1 cup jaggery powder / grated jaggery
- 1 soaked rice or rice flour (small amount)
- Cardamom, ghee, cashews for garnish
Method
- Grind coconut, jaggery, soaked rice (or mix in rice flour) with small water into a paste.
- Heat pan; add little ghee; pour the paste, cook on medium heat, stirring until it thickens and leaves sides.
- Add cardamom. Pour onto greased plate; garnish with cashews.
- Let it cool; cut or break into pieces.
From the timeless Kaju Katli to homemade Coconut jaggery ladoos, sweets are the heartbeat of Diwali. Whether you’re buying premium mithai for gifting or making healthier treats at home, let this festival be full of flavor, light, and love.
Wishing you a very sweet Diwali! 🪔✨. Celebrate this diwali with pure ghee from salemmango and natural sweetners.
