Dewali Faral Recipe

Diwali Faral Recipes

Diwali Faral is a traditional spread of snacks and sweets prepared for the festival of lights. Here are recipes for three popular items: Chivda, Ladoo, and Chakli.

1. Chivda Recipe (Poha Chivda)

Ingredients

Thin poha (flattened rice) – 2 cups

Peanuts – 1/4 cup

Roasted gram dal (daliya) – 2 tbsp

Curry leaves – 8-10

Green chilies – 2, finely chopped

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

Sugar – 1/2 tsp

Salt – to taste

Oil – 2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Roast the Poha: Dry roast the poha on low heat until crisp. Remove and set aside.

2. Prepare the Tempering: Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add green chilies, curry leaves, and peanuts. Sauté until the peanuts are golden.

3. Combine: Add roasted gram dal, turmeric powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well.

4. Finish: Add the roasted poha and mix gently to coat evenly with the spices. Cool completely before storing.

2. Besan Ladoo Recipe

Ingredients

Besan (gram flour) – 2 cups

Ghee – 1/2 cup

Powdered sugar – 1 cup

Cardamom powder – 1/2 tsp

Chopped nuts (cashews, almonds) – 2 tbsp (optional)

Instructions

1. Roast the Besan: Heat ghee in a pan. Add besan and roast on low heat until golden brown and aromatic (about 20 minutes). Stir continuously to avoid burning.

2. Add Cardamom and Nuts: Mix in cardamom powder and chopped nuts. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.

3. Add Sugar: Once warm, add powdered sugar and mix well.

4. Shape Ladoos: Take small portions and shape them into round ladoos. Store in an airtight container.

3. Chakli Recipe (Murukku)

Ingredients

Rice flour – 2 cups

Gram flour (besan) – 1/2 cup

Sesame seeds – 1 tsp

Carom seeds (ajwain) – 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Red chili powder – 1/2 tsp

Butter – 2 tbsp, softened

Salt – to taste

Water – as needed

Oil – for deep frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix rice flour, gram flour, sesame seeds, carom seeds, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, and butter. Gradually add water to form a soft, non-sticky dough.

2. Shape the Chaklis: Fill the dough into a chakli maker and press it to form spiral shapes on parchment paper.

3. Fry: Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry the chaklis on medium heat until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

4. Cool and Store: Let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Serving Suggestions

Chivda: Serve as a tea-time snack.

Ladoos: Perfect as a sweet treat for guests.

Chakli: Enjoy as a crunchy, savory snack.

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