Diwali is nothing without sweets and as the new bride, we are sure, that you would want to impress your in-laws with some expert cooking skills. Whether you are a good cook or not, for a busy occasion like Diwali, one needs quick fixes for sure.
Here are some easy to make Diwali special desserts that all the nayi bahus can make for her new family.
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#1. Coconut ladoo
Coconut ladoo is an all-time favourite Diwali sweet. The natural sweetness of coconut when meets the goodness of milk, it creates a heavenly combo. Make these ladoos in less than 10 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 3/4 cup of milk
- 1/3 cup of sugar
- 2 tsp ghee
- 2 tbsp condensed milk
Method:
- In a pan, roast coconut to remove excess moisture but make sure that it does not change its colour.
- Add milk and sugar to it and stir until the mixture becomes dry.
- Add ghee and condensed milk to it and stir regularly until the mixture leaves the sides.
- Let the mixture cool and then make ladoos with it. Roll them in desiccated coconut.
#2. Peanut chikki
Peanut brittle or peanut chikki is not only easy to make but also has a long shelf life. Make them in 15 minutes and enjoy them for months.
Ingredients:
-
1 cup roasted peanuts
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 cups of water
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
Method:
- In a pan, put some caramelised sugar and then add water to it. Let the mixture cool a little and add peanuts to it.
- In a greased pan, lay a thick layer of peanut mixture and decorate it with diluted peanut butter.
- Cut it into pieces and serve to your loved ones.
#3. Shahi tukda
As the new bride, impress your in-laws with a rich and royal sweet like shahi tukda. With minimal efforts, you can make everyone a fan of your cooking skills.
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Ingredients:
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5 slices of bread
- Ghee for frying
- a few drops of rosewater
- Saffron strands
- 4 tbsp of condensed milk
Method:
- Cut bread slices into triangular pieces and fry them in ghee.
- Mix condensed milk with saffron and rose water and pour over the bread slices.
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#4. Rich dry fruits chocolates
Chocolates are loved by all. These dry fruit chocolates are perfect to be served to your in-laws as return gifts for friends and neighbours too!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of chopped roasted dry fruits (almonds, pistachios, walnuts and cashew nuts)
- 150 gms of dark and milk chocolates
Method:
- Microwave chocolate for a minute and stir.
- Add dry fruits to the chocolate and freeze it in any shape that you want. Your homemade chocolates are ready.
#5. Pista burfi
Amaze your in-laws on your first Diwali post-marriage with traditional pista burfi. The only difference is that this recipe of pista burfi is easy to make.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of pistachios
- 1/4 cup of grated fresh coconut
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 tsp of cardamom powder
Method:
- Soak pistachios for half an hour in lukewarm water and then blend them.
- Stir in sugar with water and make a 2 string consistency syrup.
- Add in the cardamom powder, pistachio mixture and coconut to the mix and stir it on a low heat for 5 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a greased tin and cut into pieces once it cools down.
#6. Pineapple sandesh
Pineapple sandesh is one of the sweetest desserts that you can ever serve to someone. You can make it in less than 10 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 4 canned pineapple slices
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh cream
- 2 tbsp organic honey
- Cardamom powder
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Method:
- Blend together fresh cream, cottage cheese, honey and orange zest into a smooth paste.
- Top the pineapple pieces with this paste and decorate it with saffron, rose petals and dry fruit slivers.
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#7. Microwave peda
This is one of the easiest and the best dessert a bride can try and impress her in-laws.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of milk powder
- 8 tbsp butter
- 1 cup condensed milk
- 1 tbsp cardamom powder
- A few drops of yellow food colour
- Pistachios for garnishing
Method:
- In a bowl, add butter, milk powder and condensed milk and microwave it for 1 minute.
- Add cardamom powder to the mixture and stir vigorously. Microwave and stir the mixture at least 5 more times.
- Stop when the mixture begins to leave the sides.
- Let the mixture cool and then make pedas using your palms. Add pistachios on the top.
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These are some delicious desserts, which you can cook up in less than 30 minutes. With just a few ingredients and a few minutes, you can rule this Diwali as the new queen of the kitchen. Surprise your in-laws with something sweet on this Diwali.