Enjoy Your Diwali Guilt-Free With Easy Air-Fry And Sugar-Free Microwave Oven Recipes – News18
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These Diwali recipes allow you to prepare beloved Diwali treats efficiently while capturing the essence of tradition.
Diwali 2024: Explore this collection of mouth-watering recipes that are sure to light up your festival celebrations
This Diwali, indulge in your favourite festival snacks guilt-free. These diwali recipes bring traditional flavors into modern kitchens, blending ease with authenticityGujiya, a sweet dumpling filled with khoya and coconut, embodies the festive spirit, while Shakkarpara offers a crisp, jaggery-sweetened bite perfect for celebrations. Nankhatai, an aromatic Indian shortbread, and Chivda, a spiced, crunchy snack, provide delightful variety for family gatherings. The Coconut Barfi combines creamy coconut with cardamom, creating a rich yet quick dessert, and Gajar Halwa, a classic carrot-based sweet, delivers warmth and richness in minutes. These recipes allow you to prepare beloved Diwali treats efficiently while capturing the essence of tradition.
You can air-fry these recipes in your Godrej microwave-oven which uses little to no oil and still delivers that perfect crisp and flavour. Plus, many of these recipes also use sugar alternatives, so you can enjoy the sweetness of the festival without any worry. Explore this collection of mouth-watering recipes that are sure to light up your festival celebrations!
Gujiya
Prep Time: 17 mins
Mode: Convection
Ingredients:
Dough: 1 cup maida, 2 tbsp ghee, water as needed
Stuffing: 1 cup shredded coconut, 1 cup grated khoya, ¾ cup jaggery powder, ½ tsp elaichi powder, chopped almonds, cashews, and kishmish
For Brushing: 2 tbsp oil
Method:
Mix maida and ghee, kneading to a soft dough. Cover for 15 mins, then knead again.
Divide into small balls, roll into thin circles, and place in a Gujiya mold. Add stuffing, seal, and trim excess.
Brush with oil. Preheat oven (200°C) in convection mode for 5 mins.
Arrange Gujiyas on a crusty plate, place on the grill rack, and bake at 200°C for 12 mins, turning halfway. Serve warm.
Shakkarpara
Prep Time: 19 mins
Mode: Convection
Ingredients:
2½ cups maida, ¾ cup ghee, ½ cup cream, 1 cup jaggery powder, ½ cup milk, 2 tbsp oil for brushing
Method:
Mix jaggery, ghee, cream, milk, and flour. Rest for 30 mins.
Roll dough to 1 cm thickness and cut into 2 cm Shakkarpara shapes.
Preheat oven to 200°C in convection mode for 5 mins. Arrange on a baking plate, brush with oil.
Bake at 200°C for 14 mins, turning halfway. Cool and store in an airtight container.
Nankhatai
Prep Time: 10 mins
Mode: Convection
Ingredients:
1½ cups maida, ½ cup besan, 1 cup honey syrup, 100g butter or dalda, ½ tsp baking soda
Method:
Cream butter and honey syrup. Add besan, maida, and baking soda; form a dough.
Shape into medium-sized balls and place on a crusty plate.
Bake at 170°C for 10 mins in convection mode. Serve warm or cool.
Chivda
Prep Time: 8 mins
Mode: Micro mode
Ingredients
4 cups thin poha, ¾ cup raw peanuts, ½ cup chana dal, ¾ tsp cumin seeds, ¾ tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp sesame seeds, ½ cup cashew nuts, ½ cup coconut slices, 1 tbsp raisins, curry leaves, 2 tsp broken red chili, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, pinch of hing, salt and oil to taste
Method
In a microwave-safe bowl, add all ingredients except poha, cashews, coconut, and raisins. Microwave for 3 mins.
Add remaining ingredients, stir, and microwave for 5 mins, stirring twice. Serve warm.
Coconut Barfi
Prep Time: 9 mins
Mode: Micro mode
Ingredients:
3 cups grated coconut, ½ cup melted ghee, 1 cup milkmaid, 2 cups milk, ½ tsp cardamom powder
Method:
In a microwave-safe bowl, mix ghee and coconut. Microwave for 3 mins, stirring every minute.
Add milk, cardamom powder, and milkmaid. Microwave for 6 mins, stirring twice. Serve warm or cool.
Gajar Halwa
Prep Time: 12 mins
Mode: Micro mode
Ingredients:
3 cups grated carrots, 1 cup grated mawa, ½ cup honey, ½ cup condensed milk, 1 cup milk, cardamoms, pistachio flakes, almonds, raisins, ¼ cup ghee
Method:
In a microwave-safe bowl, mix carrots, mawa, honey, and ghee. Microwave on high for 6 mins.
Add remaining ingredients, stir, and microwave for another 6 mins. Serve warm.
Enjoy these festive treats prepared quickly with ease in convection and microwave modes!
