Traditionally, Diwali, the Festival of Lights is synonymous with earthen oil lamps, firecrackers and traditional homemade sweets and savoury snacks. They evoke nostalgia and a sense of belonging. From laddoos, ghewar, shankarpali, karanjis, anarse, kaju katli to spicy sev and crispy chaklis.
The rich and varied culinary offerings during Diwali represent India’s diverse heritage. However, in recent years, especially in urban areas, with both, husband and wife working, the joy of homemade traditional Diwali mithai is being swapped by shiny plastic boxes of chocolate truffles, dry-fruit cookies, nutri-bars, artisanal tea/coffee hampers. This shift is not merely a passing trend but a reflection of changing consumer habits, driven by convenience, globalisation, and the fast-paced lifestyle of modern India.
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