IN PHOTOS: Celebrate Diwali 2024 with these dessert recipes featuring a healthy twist

Diwali 2024 is just around the corner, almost everyone loves to indulge in the world of ladoos, halwas, puran poli, kaju katli and more around the festive season. But all that sweetness can easily throw one off their healthy eating goals. Indian chefs share healthier ways to prepare festive sweets

Updated On: 2024-10-30 02:15 PM IST

Compiled by : Joy Manikumar

With Diwali coming up, Indian chefs share healthier alternative for traditional festive sweets Photos Courtesy: Special Arrangement

For those who like besan ladoo but are looking for a healthy twist, try this orange and walnut besan ladoo (Pic/Representational Image)

“These ladoos bring a refreshing citrus twist to a traditional sweet. With jaggery replacing refined sugar, they’re a healthier way to enjoy Diwali festivities with a burst of festive flavour,” says Chef Rupesh Ramnath Mokal... Find Recipe Here

Ever thought of impressing your guests with a Halwa dish with multiple layers? 

According to Sous Chef Ashwin Kadam at Via Bombay, “This tri-layer halwa brings together the distinct flavours of beetroot, carrot, and bottle gourd in perfect harmony. It’s the essence of Diwali—vibrant, festive, and unforgettable.” (Pic/Representational) .... Find Recipe Here

If you are craving Goan flavours, try this delicious sweet named Doodanche Fov

Chef Anand Naik at Deltin Goa says, “Doodanche Fov is a comforting Goan dish that brings together the simplicity of poha with the richness of milk, sugar and aromatic cardamom. This warm, creamy treat is a perfect balance of sweet and spice, with a soft texture that melts in your mouth." .... Find Recipe Here

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