Diwali Faral 2021 List: From Besan Ladoo to Tikhat Shev, a Look at Maharashtrian Diwali Snacks
By Team LatestlyOctober 18, 2021
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Chivda
Chivda or poha chivda is a tasty Maharashtrian snack made with thin flattened rice, crushed dried coriander and curry leaves, spices, roasted peanuts, chana dal and spices.
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Chakli
One of the authentic Maharashtrian recipes is Bhajni Chakli, a flavourful buttery, a crunchy snack made with a perfect blend of lentils and spices.
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Shankarpali
Shankarpali is a popular Western India sweet snack made from sugar, ghee, multi-purpose flour or maida and semolina.
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Rava Ladoo
Rava Ladoo is a sweet snack made with sooji/Rava or semolina, desi ghee, cashews, raisins and sugar.
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Besan Ladoo
Besan Ladoo is another gastronomical wonder that’s included in Diwali faral thali. The sweet ball is made with roasted gram flour, ghee and sugar.
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Boondi Ladoo
Boondi Ladoo or Motichoor Ladoo is made with fried boondi (made from gram flour), ghee, sugar, cashews, raisins and cardamom powder.
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Karanji
Karanji or gujia is a flaky sweet deep-fried dumpling made with maida stuffed with a mixture of sweetened khoa and dried fruits.
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Sev
Sev is a popular Indian snack food consisting of small pieces of crunchy noodles made from chickpea flour paste.
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Tikhat Shev
Tikhat Shev is a spicy flavoured option of sev. This homemade snack is always a part of faral thali.
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Chiroti
Chiroti is a sweet deep-fried delicacy famous in Karnataka and Maharashtra. It is semi golden pastry with powdered sugar sprinkled over it.
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Anarase
Anarsa is one of the most popular Diwali dishes in Bihar and Maharashtra. It is made with jaggery, rice, poppy seed and pure ghee.
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Kadboli
Kadboli is a traditional Maharashtrian savoury snack made with chickpea, urad, moong, rice flour, and spicy flavours.
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Bhakarwadi
Bakarwadi is an authentic Maharashtrian snack that’s crispy, deep-fried, disc-shaped, sweet and spicy.
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Khari Boondi
Khari Boondi is a light spicy fried boondi snack prepared from chickpea flour, dried curry leaves, roasted groundnuts and spices.