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The Importance of Making Homemade Sweets and Namkeens During Diwali: Embracing Tradition, Health, and Sustainability
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Diwali, the festival of lights, brings with it an abundance of joy, family gatherings, and, of course, the irresistible aroma of freshly prepared sweets and snacks. In Maharashtrian homes, the preparation of Diwali Faral—a variety of traditional homemade sweets and namkeens (savory snacks)—is an integral part of the celebration. This…
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Anarsa
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Anarsa is a traditional Indian sweet, especially popular in the states of Maharashtra, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. It’s a crunchy, mildly sweet snack made from rice flour and jaggery and is often prepared during festivals like Diwali. The key characteristic of anarsa is its crispy texture on the outside and…
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Anarsa recipe
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Diwali faral consists of a variety of snacks in its platter. Ladoo, chivda, chakli, karaji and of course Anarsa, without which the Diwali faral platter is incomplete. Anarsa is an authentic Maharashtra snack/ sweet dish which is one of my favourite. It is a snack and is made from soaked…