Layered Diwali Sweets: Options From Around India

By Yash Lakhan

Kaju Katli

Made with finely crushed cashews, this creamy, nutty treat has a sumptuous texture and flavor. It is covered with edible silver foil.

Mysore Pak

This layered delicacy, which comes from Karnataka, is made with sugar, ghee, and besan (gram flour), and it melts on your tongue with a creamy, crumbly texture.

Chikki

It is a typical Maharashtra sweet dish made with layers of roasted nuts, such as sesame seeds or peanuts, covered in a crisp jaggery syrup to create a sweet and crunchy taste.

Sandesh

A delicious and creamy dessert from Bengal, sandesh is prepared from chhena or fresh paneer. It is sometimes stacked with fruit purees or spiced with cardamom.

Gajar Ka Halwa

This beloved North Indian dish combines shredded carrots, milk, sugar, and khoya. When cooked, the result is a sweet, rich dessert that is ideal for celebratory events.