Vegan Diwali Sweets Recipes - Dairy-free - Vegan Richa (2024)

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Diwali festival is a festival of lights and one of the bigger Hindu festivals celebrated in many parts of India.The festival spiritually signifies the victory of good over evil. Before Diwali,people clean, renovate, and decorate their homes. People dressup in festive clothes, light up diyas (lamps and candles) inside and outside their home, participate in family pooja (prayers) typically to Lakshmi – the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Followed byfireworks, a family get together and feast including mithai (sweets). People also visit family and friends and exchange gifts in the days before the festival.

The Sweets and Desserts for Diwali are influenced by the regions in India. There are several burfis, halwas and Ladoos and other sweets made according to family recipes or regional influences. Indian sweets and desserts commonly rely on dairy. I keep working on vegan (dairy-free) versions of the recipes and post on the blog. Diwali is a happy festival celebrating happiness, togetherness, family and love. We choose to eat dairy-free as Dairy comes from grieving mothers. Indian sweets often use khoya, ghee, chenna and other forms of dairy. Khoya (milk solids), ghee (clarified butter), chenna/paneer(cheese) and other forms use 10 to 28 pounds of milk to produce just 1 pound. None of that in these versions of the favorite Sweets, but similar flavors, textures, and love, happiness and celebration!

HAPPY DIWALI!!!

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Vegan Diwali Sweets Recipes from the blog.

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  • Ras Malai Cake
  • vegan Gulab Jamun mix!

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  • Almond Halwa, 2ways andAlmond Ladoo GF
  • Malai Burfi GF

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  • Basundi
  • 7 Cup Burfi – GF, Nutfree
  • Malai Ladoo
  • Brown Rice Kheer

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  • Toasted Coconut Ladoo Gf nutfree
  • Besan Halwa – GF nutfree
  • Sooji Halwa IP
  • Gajar Halwa IP GF

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  • Thandai Phirni GF
  • Mango Coconut ladoo GF nutfree
  • Gajar Halwa GF
  • Mango Sheera

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Besan Burfi with non dairy Condensed Milk. Chickpea flour fudge
Gulab Jamun – Doughnuts soaked in rose/cardamom flavored syrup
Coconut Rava Ladoo

Coconut Ladoo
Coconut Rava Burfi
Mango Burfi

Kesar Burfi – Almond Semolina Saffron Bars
Saffron Pistachio Milkshake mix – Kesar Pista Masala milk
Vermicelli Pudding – Semiyan Kheer

Kesar Peda – Saffron Infused Almond Cookie
Rajgira Burfi – Amaranth Coconut Fudge
Kaju Katli – Cashew Fudge

Sooji Halwa – Semolina Crumble with nuts and dried fruit.
Besan Ladoo – Sweet Chickpea flour balls
Apple Jalebi with Rabri – Apple fritters with saffron cream.

Wheat Ladoo – Oil -free.
Oil-free Ate ka Choorma -Wheat crumble
Pistachio Kulfi – Ice cream Popsicles

Thandai – Spiced Almond Pistachio Drink
Jalebi – Indian funnel cakes soaked in flavored syrup
Strawberry Beet Semolina Ladoo

Besan Rava Ladoo – Chickpea flour semolina quinoa balls.
Coconut Almond Balls

There are about 17 Indian Sweets and Dessert Recipes in my book too.

Like Malai Peda, Nankhatai, Rasmalai, Phirni, Gajar Halwa, Bhapa Doi, Sandesh, Atte ka Halwa, Mysore Pak, Vegan Kalakand Burfi and more! A few pictured below.

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Malai Peda – Creamy fudgy Saffron flavored balls.
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Nankhatai – Pistachio Cardamom Cookie
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Kaju Katli – Indian Cashew Cardamom Fudge

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Rasmalai – Cheese balls with saffron cream
Gajar Halwa – Carrot Halwa
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Mango Kulfi

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Mysore Pak – Chickpea flour Bars
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Phirni- Saffron rice Pudding
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Bhapa Doi- Baked Yogurt Dessert

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Vegan Kalakand style Burfi
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Atte Ka Halwa – Wheat flour spoon fudge
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Kesar Kulfi – Saffron Cream Popsicle

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    • Richa

      Awesome! Happy Diwali!

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      • Brittany Roche

        We made the apple jalebi! There are no words for how awesome it was. 🙂

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        • Richa

          Thats Awesome!! Happy Diwali!!

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  1. Allysia

    Great roundup! I have never made an Indian-style dessert before – gotta get on that, these look beautiful.

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  2. IR

    I love these sweets! Thank you for informing us on how many pounds of milk it takes to make these sweets =/

    Happy Diwali!

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    • Richa

      Thanks! Happy Diwali!

      Reply

  3. Bogusia Probierz

    all of them are Looking amazing! Well done :).. Definately will try at least few od them..

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    • Richa

      Thanks!!

      Reply

Vegan Diwali Sweets Recipes - Dairy-free - Vegan Richa (2024)

FAQs

Which sweet is not made of milk? ›

dairyfree Rasmalai, gulab jamun, ladoo, Burfi, kaju katli, halwa, kheer and more.

What sweets can you eat as a vegan? ›

Fortunately, loads of candies are vegan, so we can indulge our cravings (mostly) guilt-free. Most dark chocolate is vegan, as are popular sweet treats such as Smarties (known as Rockets in Canada), Oreos, Airheads, Jujubes, and Swedish Fish (some Swedish Fish contain beeswax, so be sure to check the label).

What tastes like milk but isn't milk? ›

The demand for soy milk comes from its creamy texture and slightly nutty flavor, making it an excellent cooking and baking ingredient. It's the closest drink that resembles cow's milk, per a taste test and online public sentiment.

What is a sweet alternative to milk? ›

Almond Milk

Almond milk is made with either whole almonds or almond butter and water. It has a light texture and a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. It can be added to coffee and tea, mixed in smoothies and used as a substitute for cow's milk in desserts and baked goods.

What candy is 100% vegan? ›

If you're limiting your sugar intake, look for the brands SmartSweets (vegan-friendly) or Zolli Candy (100 percent vegan).

What food is surprisingly vegan? ›

18 Snacks and Foods You Didn't Know Were Vegan
  • Sriracha Mayo. I'm just as surprised as you are that Flying Goose's brilliant sriracha mayo is completely plant-based. ...
  • Hackney Gelato Dark Chocolate Sorbetto. ...
  • Lotus Biscoff Spread. ...
  • Lindt Excellence 70% Dark Chocolate. ...
  • Ritz Crackers. ...
  • Jacob's Cream Crackers. ...
  • Oreos. ...
  • Twiglets.
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Which of the following is not made from milk? ›

Mayonnaise does not contain milk at all. It contains egg yolk, vinegar, edible oil, and flavouring agents.

Do any sweets contain milk? ›

Most sugar free sweets (as are sugared sweets) are safe to be eaten by lactose intolerant as they do not contain milk. The classes of sweets to be wary of are mainly anything with toffee and butters in the name and chocolate centred sweets which may well contain milk chocolate.

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