Stock Your Pantry With These 6 Delectable Diwali Desserts

Gulab Jamun

Golden, syrup-soaked dumplings are a Diwali staple. Their sweetness and tenderness make them festival favourites.

Jalebi

Jalebi's sweet, tangy flavour and unusual shape, deep-fried and drenched in sugar syrup, make it a Diwali must-have.

Kaju Katli

Kaju Katli, a cashew-sugar fudge, tastes delicate and nutty with a distinct hint of cardamom.

Besan Ladoo

Besan Ladoo, a Diwali treat made with roasted gram flour and ghee, is rich and nutty with a melt-in-your-mouth feel.

Soan Papdi

Soan Papdi brings sugary, melt-in-your-mouth layers and nutty overtones to a flaky, delicate sweet.

Rasgulla

Diwali treats must also include these soft, spongy cheese balls dipped in sugar syrup, popular in eastern India.