The season of Diwali is upon us. Every year, people look forward to the festival of lights. There are various things unique to the festival of Diwali - the lighting of diyas, the colourful assortment of outfits and the amazing sweets one can gorge upon during the festivities. Here are the best Diwali sweets to enjoy this festive season.

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The best Diwali sweets to enjoy this year

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1. Besan Laddoo

Diwali is defined by many sweets. One of them is besan laddoo. It is one of the most popular and iconic sweets that is made for a lot of festivities, but besan laddoo is very synonymous with the festival of lights. It is made with gram flour and roasted in ghee and topped off with a raisin or cashew nut. 

2. Kaju Katli

Diwali is nothing without the Kaju Katli. This diamond-shaped sweet is considered to be one of the most popular and iconic sweets in India. Kaju Katli is essentially a barfi and is made with cashew nuts. It one of the most popular snacks that people gift to their families and friends during the festive season. 

3.  Badaam Halwa 

Badaam Halwa is another delicious sweet that one can relish during Diwali. It is made with almonds, sugar, ghee/butter and milk. This sweet dish is one of the tastiest sweets made during the festive season. One can also make it as badaam barfis that would resemble the kaju katlis in shape. 

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4. Mysore Pak

This South Indian sweet dish gets its name from the city of Mysuru in Karnataka. It is rich in ghee and sugar. Mysore Pak is extremely sweet and delicious. It is believed to be perfect for the Diwali season.

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