Prepare Delicious & Classic Diwali Dishes with Dwaraka Organic’s Pure Ingredients
This Diwali, celebrate the auspicious festival by experiencing the richness of traditional Indian flavors with a healthier twist as you use pure and natural ingredients from Dwaraka Organic to cook them. Read this blog, where we bring you some traditional Diwali dishes that you can easily prepare at home with our organic products.
Diwali, often called the Festival of Lights,’ is not just about lamps, sweets, or firecrackers. It’s a deeply rooted celebration of good triumphing over evil, symbolized by the glow of diyas dispelling darkness. It’s a festival of joy, prosperity, and warmth, bringing people together to share stories and laughter and cherish these golden moments. Families come together to mark this occasion, decorating their homes, creating beautiful rangolis, and preparing various classic dishes enjoyed in every Indian household during the festive season.
Other than the vibrant lights and festive vibes, Diwali is also marked as a celebration of purity and abundance, and nothing shows this spirit better than preparing some delicious festive dishes. Indian families across the world come together to enjoy and celebrate this festival, decorating their homes, creating beautiful rangolis, and preparing a variety of traditional dishes.
While rituals vary across regions, what remains constant is the food! Each family has its traditional recipes that bring warmth and flavor. From sweet treats to authentic desi snacks, classic dishes complete the festival of Diwali. So now that Diwali is knocking at the door this year, why not bring an extra touch of purity to your celebration by using organic ingredients to prepare these tasty dishes? Not only do they add authenticity to the traditional recipes, but they also allow us to enjoy food in its most natural, unadulterated form.
In this blog, we are going to tell you about some of the most beloved Diwali dishes you can prepare with our organic ingredients. Enjoy the authentic taste and flavors that you and your guests crave!
1.Moong Dal Halwa:
Few Indian desserts capture the warmth of a festival like Diwali, and Moong Dal Halwa is one of them. Its rich, buttery taste combined with the creamy, slightly grainy texture makes it an irresistible sweet treat. This lovely delicacy is made by soaking organic moong dal, grinding it to a fine paste, and simmering it in ghee until golden brown.
After that, sugar and cardamom are added to enhance its flavor, creating a smooth mix that gives out an intense aroma. Due to the addition of ghee and moong dal, this halwa gets an earthy, pure taste that brings out the traditional essence of the dessert. Each spoonful offers a warm, comforting flavor, perfect to enjoy with family after a wholesome Diwali feast.
2.Moong Dal Kachori:
One of the true stars of a Diwali party menu is the all-time beloved Moong Dal Kachori. Its flaky, golden crust, made by using buckwheat flour and a filling that’s rich with the flavors of moong dal and spices, makes this kachori a satisfying snack that combines crispiness with a burst of spicy fillings inside.
The classic recipe of Moong Dal Kachori begins with making a dough using organic flour and then mixing it with a bit of ghee. The filling is prepared using moong dal and some traditional Indian spices like cumin, coriander, and fennel, along with a dash of amchur for a hint of tangy flavors.
Each kachori is filled, sealed, and deep-fried to create a crunchy exterior, leading to a flavorful, warm filling in every bite. Paired with tamarind or mint chutney, Moong Dal Kachori is a treat that captures the spirit of Diwali, and people enjoy it to the fullest.
3. Moong Dal Barfi :
If you thought that the use of Moong Dal ends here, well, there are some more dishes or rather sweets that will require you to have this ingredient. Moong Dal Barfi, a much-loved Indian sweet, is that dish. Extremely rich and dense by texture, this sweet boasts a nutty flavor due to using the Moong Dal and a hint of sweetness that satisfies the taste buds without being overpowering. Prepared by roasting moong dal in ghee and then cooking it with sugar and cardamom, this barfi has a smooth, fudge-like consistency. When set and cut into squares, each piece of this Barfi brings a wholesome, irresistibly satisfying smile to your face, reminding you of the sweets made at home by our grandmothers.
4. Chana Dal Tikki :
For a spicy and delicious addition to your Diwali feasts, Chana Dal Tikki is a must. These crispy tikkis have a golden exterior and a soft, flavorful interior and are prepared with ingredients like Chana Dal, Corn Flour, Gram Flour and some authentic desi spices. The flavorful crunch and spicy taste in each bite comes from a smooth mix of intense spices.
The tikkis are shaped into small patties and shallow-fried until they turn crispy. Every bite rewards your taste buds with a hearty flavor that pairs beautifully with a side of green chutney. It’s the perfect snack for festive gatherings like Diwali, which brings everyone together with its satisfying taste.
5. Khasta Kachori:
A lip-smacking dish that makes Diwali celebrations special is the delicious Khasta Kachori. This flaky, crispy pastry comes with a wholesome filling of moong dal mixed with a variety of spices, and thus, it is a common addition to the menu when you are serving delicious dishes to your guests at festivals like Diwali.
Prepared using Maida Flour for the dough, these kachoris have a light, airy crust, while the filling is rich and flavorful. The filling is made with moong dal and cooked with cumin, coriander powder, garam masala, and a hint of chili powder. Once shaped, the kachoris are deep-fried until they turn golden brown and crispy. The saying is that when you bite into a Khasta Kachori, the flakiness of the crust and the warmth of the spices are supposed to make your taste buds relish a deliciously satisfying feeling.
6.Masala Puri Kachori:
For a masaledar twist on the traditional kachori, try the Masala Puri Kachori this Diwali and enjoy its delicious filling made with Chana Dal and various spices. Besides that, this kachori also has a bolder, tangier flavor that captivates you within seconds. The dough is rolled out thin, filled with the spicy mix, and then deep-fried. As a result, you get a crispy, flaky exterior with a tangy, spicy filling bursting with flavors inside. Perfect for those who like a bit more zest, Masala Puri Kachori becomes an unforgettable snack once you serve it to your guests.
7.Oats & Moong Dal Tikki:
If you’re looking for a wholesome and tasty snack but more towards the healthier or nutritious side, Oats & Moong Dal Tikki is what you should choose. Prepare this delicious appetizer with Moong Dal and oats. All you have to do is soak the moong dal, mix it with oats, and season it with spices. After that, you have to shape them into patties and shallow fry. These tikkis offer a guilt-free snacking experience that’s just as delicious as the classic Diwali dishes. Adding a bit of mint chutney on the side makes each bite of this Tikki even more enjoyable.
Besan Chilla is a light yet flavorful and extremely tasty pancake you can prepare using Chana Besan and several Indian spices. It is an easy-to-prepare dish and offers a balance compared to the dishes richer in flavor on your Diwali menu. All you have to do to prepare this dish is mix Chana Besan with water, spices, and chopped vegetables, and that way, you get a batter that spreads thinly onto a hot pan. As it cooks, the chilla becomes golden and crispy, and once that happens, you take it off the pan and serve it to enjoy a satisfying flavor that pairs well with green chutney. It’s an excellent option for a light snack during the Diwali celebrations, making your taste buds go wow with its earthy, traditional flavors in every bite.
The above-mentioned appetizers and sweet delights are some of the most special Diwali dishes that you should enjoy with your family and loved ones. So, treat the beloved people around you to these delicacies on this auspicious occasion and prepare them at home with Dwaraka Organic’s pure and natural ingredients. You can shop for the ingredients from a grocery store near you or order them from Amazon.
