10 Burfis and Pedas To Make for Diwali

Diwali / Deepavali is around the corner and the festival is not complete without making traditional Burfis and Pedas. Check out the recipes for 10 burfis and pedas to make for Diwali with step by step pictures.

Diwali / Deepavali, is around the corner and it is time to start preparing the list for the sweets and snacks that we are going to make this year. I have a collection of 10 Burfis and Pedas To Make for Diwali, that I have made over the years. I am trying to divide them into categories to help plan for the fun festival.

Burfis or pedas are the easiest sweets to make and it is a very versatile one. I love making burfis to make in bulk to give to friends or colleagues. I usually make a batch of one of these sweets for my husband to take to work and also for my neighbors and friends.

Also check out my collection of savory recipes to make for Diwali.

Some of these recipes are very quick to make and can be made in under 30 minutes.

Badam Burfi | Badam Katli | Almond Burfi

Festivals are not complete without traditional sweets. This Badam Burfi | Badam Katli | Almond Burfi is one of the ever favorite dessert and loved by kids are adults alike.

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Mysore Pak

Mysore Pak or Mysore Pa is one of the most traditional sweet made for festivals and special occasions. I have the detailed recipe below to make the most delicious Mysore Pak perfect the first time even for beginners.

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Kaju Katli | Cashew Nut Burfi

Kaju Katli is an ever favorite dessert loved my kids and adult alike. A must have sweet for any festive occasion or celebration. Made with just cashew nuts and sugar, this recipe can be made in under 20 minutes.

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7 CUP CAKE | 7 CUP BURFI

7 cup Cake or Burfi is the perfect beginner burfi recipe to make during the festival season. It is a very quick to make recipe and does not require any special skills to make. And the best part is it is ready in under 30 minutes. 

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Mathura Peda

This Mathura peda is the specialty of Mathura temple, the birth place of Lord Krishna. There is an abundance of dairy in the region and the most famous Prasad of the temple is this peda made from Cow’s milk.

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Maida Burfi

A quick and easy Maida Cake / Burfi recipe to try for this Diwali. A perfect beginner recipe that does not need any special skills and can easily be made under 20 minutes.

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Lauki Burfi | Bottle Gourd Burfi

A deicious Indian dessert made with bottle gourd / Lauki / Dudhi. A perfect dessert to make for festivals and celebrations.

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Doodh Peda / Milk Peda

Diwali festival is not complete without making this delicious Doodh Peda / Milk Peda recipe. This is a traditional recipe to make the Easy Peda for festival season.

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Coconut Burfi | Thengai Burfi

This chewy and delicious Thengai Burfi / Coconut Burfi is made with grated fresh coconut, sugar, and some nuts to flavor.A quick and easy dessert that is ready in no time.

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Coconut Gulkand Burfi | Coconut and Rose Petal Preserve Fudge

Coconut Gulkand Burfi is an aromatic and flavored dessert made with coconut and Rose Petal Preserve. The Coconut Gulkand Burfi had a pleasant floral after tone to it and it also gave a beautiful caramelized color to the burfi.

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