It's the start of October, which means Deepavali is just around the corner. Even as we go about preparing for the festivities, let’s not lose sight of one important thing: practising and preserving good traditions.
On an emotional level, traditions create special moments between family members that strengthen familial bonds and foster an appreciation for the beauty of our culture. Mothers, in particular, play an important role in passing on traditions to the next generation.
So, where do you start? No festival is ever complete without enjoying good food with loved ones, so let’s begin there. For starters, let’s ensure the practice of creating these delicious Deepavali desserts continue for generations to come…
#1 Laddoo
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Sure, laddoo may look simple on the outside, it may even sound simple to make with only flour, milk, and sugar as its main ingredients, but, it’s difficult not to love this sweet, fluffy, and chewy treat.
#2 Pal Payasam
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Yet another simple but super tasty dessert. Pal Payasam is a classic pudding dessert made with rice, milk, and sugar that is rich and creamy – everything you need to make any celebration better.
#3 Paal Kova
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Some desserts just don’t need to be shaped into a beautiful design (although it doesn’t hurt) to be enjoyed. Paal Kova is definitely one of those desserts. This melt-in-your-mouth sweet milk treat is extremely addictive.
#4 Kaju Katli
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A stark contrast to Paal Kova in terms of presentation. This sweet treat consisting mainly of thickened milk looks as good as it tastes with its diamond-shaped pieces that forms a star when put together and the edible diamond foil decoration that usually adorns it.
#5 Milk Mysore Pak
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If you love desserts with texture similar to fudge, then you’re sure to love milk Mysore Pak. This milky, creamy, and sweet treat makes for the perfect dessert.
#6 Kesari
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Usually served as dessert, this sweet treat made from ingredients such as sugar, ghee, water, and milk is also commonly consumed for breakfast in the state of Karnataka, where it originated. Dessert for breakfast? Yes, please!
#7 Kulfi
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Despite sharing similarities in appearance and taste, this “traditional Indian ice cream” is denser and creamier in texture. But, just like regular ice cream, it makes for the perfect ending to any meal.
Besides being extremely tasty, all these desserts share one common similarity; they all have milk or milk derivatives as a main ingredient, and it’s not hard to understand why. Milk such as NESTLÉ EVERYDAY® with essential nutrients like vitamin C, calcium, and iron provide strength on a nutritional level, allowing you to be at your best to enjoy every moment of Deepavali.
In celebration of the festival of light this year, tell us your favourite traditional milk-based Indian dessert that you miss the most, and your fondest memory of enjoying that dessert and be in the running to win RM200 cash and a hamper worth RM200 from NESTLÉ EVERYDAY® from 2nd October to 13thOctober. For more information, click here.
Happy Deepavali, everyone!