✨ Golden Crunch Delight !

A crispy, sugary treat that brings festive sparkle to every Diwali bite!

🪔 1. Kaju Katli (Cashew Fudge) — Classic Diwali Sweet

Serves: 12–15 pieces | Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• Cashew nuts – 1 cup
• Sugar – ½ cup
• Water – ¼ cup
• Ghee – 1 tsp (for greasing)
• Silver vark (optional) – for garnish

Instructions:

• Powder the cashews:
• Grind cashews in short pulses into a fine powder (avoid over-grinding or it’ll release oil).
• Make sugar syrup:
• In a pan, add sugar and water. Heat until it forms a one-string consistency (dip a spoon and stretch between fingers — it should form a single thread).
• Mix and cook:
• Lower the flame and add the powdered cashew. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and leaves the pan sides (about 4–5 minutes).
• Knead and roll:
• Transfer the warm dough onto a greased plate. Once cool enough to handle, knead gently until smooth.
• Roll between butter papers to about ¼-inch thickness.

Cut and decorate:

Apply silver vark if desired. Cut into diamond shapes and let cool.

✨ Soft, melt-in-mouth Kaju Katli ready — just like the ones from halwai shops!

💥 2. Crispy Masala Namak Pare — Savory Diwali Snack

Serves: 4–5 | Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• All-purpose flour (maida) – 2 cups
• Semolina (sooji) – 2 tbsp
• Ajwain (carom seeds) – ½ tsp
• Salt – ½ tsp
• Red chili powder – ½ tsp
• Oil – 3 tbsp (for dough) + for deep frying
• Water – as needed

Instructions:

Prepare dough:

• In a large bowl, mix flour, semolina, ajwain, salt, red chili powder, and 3 tbsp oil.
• Add water gradually to form a stiff dough. Rest for 15 minutes.
• Roll and cut:
• Divide into portions. Roll each into a flat circle (like chapati but thicker).
• Cut into diamonds or strips using a knife or cutter.
• Fry until golden:
• Heat oil on medium flame. Fry namak pare in batches until crisp and golden.
• Drain on paper towels.

Cool & store:

Once cooled, store in an airtight jar — they stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.

✨ Perfect to serve with masala chai during Diwali evenings!