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🪔 Diwali Faral Recipes | Traditional Maharashtrian Snacks & Sweets

Crispy, Sweet & Festive – Celebrate Diwali with Authentic Faral Delights

Diwali Faral is a delightful assortment of homemade snacks and sweets prepared in Indian households during the festival of lights. In Maharashtra, it’s a cherished tradition to prepare faral items like chakli, shankarpali, karanji, chivda, and ladoos, days before Diwali begins. Whether you're celebrating with family or gifting loved ones, this curated Diwali Faral Recipe list brings festive flavor to your kitchen.

⭐ Why You’ll Love These Faral Recipes

  • 🏡 Traditional, homemade goodness
  • 🪔 Perfect for Diwali gifts & celebrations
  • 🍘 Balanced mix of sweet and savory
  • 🥣 Great for prepping ahead
  • 🧁 Customizable to your taste & dietary needs

🎉 What is Diwali Faral?

“Faral” refers to the snack platter specially prepared for Diwali, comprising deep-fried, roasted, and sweet treats. These items are not only enjoyed during the five days of Diwali but are also shared with friends and neighbors in decorative boxes or trays.

📝 Classic Diwali Faral Recipe List

1. Chakli (Murukku)

Crispy, spiral-shaped savory snack made with rice flour and spices

  • Ingredients: Rice flour, sesame seeds, ajwain, butter
  • Tip: Use a chakli press for the perfect shape

2. Shankarpali (Sweet Diamond Cuts)

Sweet, flaky, fried dough bites — kid favorite!

  • Ingredients: Maida, sugar, milk, ghee
  • Tip: Fry on medium heat for even color

3. Karanji (Gujiya)

Stuffed crescent-shaped pastry filled with coconut, sugar, and nuts

  • Ingredients: All-purpose flour, desiccated coconut, cardamom
  • Tip: Seal the edges well to avoid spillage during frying

4. Besan Ladoo

Melt-in-the-mouth gram flour sweets roasted in ghee

  • Ingredients: Besan, ghee, sugar, cardamom, nuts
  • Tip: Roast besan patiently on low heat for perfect aroma

5. Chivda (Spiced Poha Mixture)

Crispy, savory mixture with nuts and spices – perfect for munching!

  • Ingredients: Thin poha, peanuts, curry leaves, raisins, turmeric
  • Tip: Add sugar and salt in balance for that sweet-spicy profile

6. Anarse

Traditional Maharashtrian sweet made with rice flour and jaggery

  • Tip: Use aged rice soaked and ground fresh for best results

7. Rava Ladoo (Sooji Ladoo)

Quick and easy semolina-based ladoos flavored with ghee

  • Ingredients: Semolina, sugar, ghee, cardamom, cashews

👩‍🍳 Pro Tips for Making Diwali Faral at Home

  • Prep in batches: Start 5–7 days before Diwali
  • Use fresh oil/ghee: For best flavor and shelf life
  • Store smartly: Use airtight containers to retain crispness
  • Involve the family: Turn faral-making into a fun family activity
  • Balance flavors: Include 3–4 sweets and 3–4 savory items

🎁 How to Package Faral for Gifting

  • Use decorative tins, glass jars, or festive boxes
  • Line with butter paper for freshness
  • Add a handwritten Diwali greeting card
  • Include a mix of sweet, savory, and one signature item (like karanji or ladoo)

📦 Storage & Shelf Life

Faral Item Shelf Life
Chakli 2–3 weeks (airtight)
Shankarpali 2 weeks
Karanji 5–7 days
Besan Ladoo Up to 3 weeks
Chivda 2 weeks
Rava Ladoo 7–10 days

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