Diwali Food Guide for Children, Adults, & Diabetics

Diwali is an emotion for us, and we eagerly wait for sweets that we prepare at home and that “mithai ka Dabba” from our relatives. Every Indian kitchen is full of besan laddu, jalebi, gulab jamun, rasgulla, payasam, mishti doi, satvic foods, and the list goes long.

In every part of India, there may be festive menu changes, but the feeling remains the same- sharing love through food. North Indian houses prepare malpua, gajar halwa, and gulab jamun, while the South spreads the sweet smell of payasam and mysore pak.

East Indians prepare ras malai, mishti doi, and pantua, while West Indians celebrate Diwali with doodh pak, kaju katli, aamras, and shrikhand.

From children to adults, everyone loves these homemade sattvic recipes, which not only offer Diwali sweetness but also care for our family’s elderly and diabetic members. So, it becomes hard to enjoy Diwali treats when our loved ones are limited to regular foods, as traditional sweets can spike their sugar level.

So, which diabetic-friendly recipes will you prepare for this Diwali? To help you choose a Diwali recipe, this Satvic Foods’ Diwali food guide includes different Diwali recipe ideas for Diwali celebrations, Diwali food ideas for kids, adults, and elderly ones, along with mindful Diwali gift options that everyone can enjoy without worry. 

Traditional Diwali Food Items

For kids, toddlers, adults, and elders, Diwali is synonymous with sweets and snacks. That’s why, in each corner of India, every family prepares a variety of dishes, and some of them, like malpua, gulab jamun, mishti doi, payasam, and rasgulla, are passed down through generations. 

Here are some famous traditional Diwali food items which we can not resist:

However, as much we love indulging in Diwali celebrations, it is important to recognize that different age groups have unique choices and body needs. While children enjoy gulab jamun, Satvic Foods’ Chocolate Milk Masala, and kaju katli, adults often look at taste and health together, which can be fulfilled with Satvic Food’s Diwali gift combo.

This Diwali gift box contains three items: Satvic Foods’ Golden Milk Masala, Protein Dry Fruits Ball, and Chocolate Milk Masala. It also satisfies the sweet cravings of a diabetic person without spiking the sugar level and lets them enjoy the guilt-free festive treat.

Best Diwali Food for Children

Diwali celebrations without children’s choice of food are incomplete, as their joy and source of happiness come from the sweet and savory treats they wait for. However, it is also important to ensure that kids enjoy Diwali with a healthy and balanced diet they wait for.

In fact, you can also add delicious treats like Malpua, Badam halwa, Gajar ka Halwa, and Ragi Laddu to your children's winter food chart. Adding Satvic Foods’ Chocolate Milk Masala and Satvic Foods' Kesari Thandai Mix gives a nutritious treat with a never-ending taste of mother love. You can also try these Diwali foods for your kids at home:

Malpua

It is a very simple yet delicious dish made up of wheat flour, milk, water, jaggery, crushed nuts, and ghee. Take a bowl, mix flour, milk, crushed nuts, jaggery, and water together and make a smooth batter. Leave it for 30 minutes for a smooth consistency.

In another pan, heat the ghee and pour the batter into the ghee with the help of a cup or small bowl. Fry until it turns golden and your children’s favorite Malpua is ready to eat.

Gajar ka Halwa

Diwali will fall under winter, so why not prepare Gajar halwa with nutritious red carrots and milk? Take 5-6 carrots, grate them properly, and cook with milk for 15-20 minutes. Now, add cardamom powder and dry fruits, and after the mixture starts thickening, add ghee and sugar. Cook it for 2-3 minutes and serve your children. 

Badam Halwa

To make a tastier badam halwa, simply blend the almonds with water to make a smooth paste. Now take a heavy bottom pan and cook the almond paste until it thickens. Now add jaggery, water, or a cup of milk and keep stirring.

Now add ghee or coconut oil until it becomes lumpy, and you can sprinkle a pinch of cardamom powder for a better taste. Isn't it simple and tastier Diwali food for your toddlers?

Coconut Ladoo

For another tasty bite, coconut ladoo offers a nariyal taste with healthy benefits like better gut health, a stronger immune system, and sustained energy. Take 2 cups of desiccated coconut, ½ cup of water, cardamom powder, and a ⅔ cup of sugar. Now, mix water and sugar on low flame until it thickens, switch off the heat and add coconut and cardamom powder.

Mix them well with sugar syrup and make small balls of it.

No doubt these recipes are going to be your kids' favorites and also give them warmth. Additionally, Satvic Foods’ Golden Milk Masala and Chocolate Milk Masala will help you prepare drinks for your kids. These drinks will provide them with sustained energy for the whole day, without chemicals and sugar.

So when are you switching from sugar-loaded sweets to Satvic Foods Golden Milk Masala for a healthy Diwali celebration?

Best Diwali Food for Adults

As adults, we often look for a treat that offers both taste and health benefits at the same time. In the list of rich sweets and savory dishes, it is important to make mindful choices that keep us energized and feeling light. Thankfully, there are plenty of traditional and Satvic Foods products that cater to heart health and overall well-being with unforgettable taste.

Some of these Diwali sweet recipes are here:

Mysore Pak

It is a well-known classic sweet dish invented by Mysore Maharaja. To make it you need gram flour, ghee, and a cup of sugar. First, sieve 1 cup besan into a large bowl, then heat 1 cup of ghee in an iron kadai on a low-medium flame. Pour the flour in hot ghee and mix until it becomes smooth and lump free.

Now, add this mixture to the sugar syrup and mix it well until it thickens; after this, add ½ cup of ghee and cook on medium heat for approximately 5-7 minutes. Keep mixing the mixture after turning off the heat until it starts leaving the pan sides and looks like a barfi mixture.

Transfer your mixture to a greased plate and allow it to set for at least one hour. You can cut it into any space you love and serve!

Kalakand

To prepare kalakand, grate 250-300 grams of paneer, add approximately 400 grams of sweetened condensed milk to the thick bottom kadai, and add grated paneer to it. Stir and mix it well at low heat for approx. 20 minutes. Meanwhile, grease a pan or tray with ghee or oil.

Your kalanad mixture will start thickening and leave the sides of the pan. Remove the pan from heat, add cardamom powder and your favorite nuts if you want, and pour into a greased pan. Cover the pan with foil and keep it in the fridge to set. Your kalakand is ready to cut into any shape and eat!

Rasgulla

Rasgulla is a popular sweet in Bengal that is made with milk and sugar. To make a delicious rasgulla take 1 liter milk, ¼ cup curd, 1 cup of sugar, water, and nuts for garnishing. Heat the milk and then add curd and stir well until whey water and milk curdle completely.

Turn off the heat and add ice cubes to it. Now, take a muslin cloth and pour the curdled milk to filter the water completely. Squeeze the excess water and hand it aside for 30-40 minutes without touching it.

After 40 minutes, knead it well for at least 20 minutes to ensure soft and spongy rasgullas. Meanwhile, add sugar and water to another kadai to make sugar syrup. When your sugar syrup starts boiling, add the balls one by one and cook for at least 10 minutes. Then let them cool and garnish with crushed nuts. 

Shrikhand

This is a very popular sweet in the western Indian states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. With 6 ingredients, you can make it within 15 minutes only. To start, take fresh creamy curd and strain using a muslin cloth to remove excess water and hang it for a minimum of 4 hours, you can also leave it overnight.

It will turn into a smooth paste, and mix it with sugar, saffron milk, and freshly ground cardamom for flavor. Blend them together until they have a silky consistency, and keep them in the fridge for 1 hour to allow the flavor to develop. Sprinkle some dry fruits on it and serve!

If you want something that tastes sweet but without sugar, including Diwali treats like Satvic Foods’ Keshri Thandai Mix, Satvic Foods' Chocolate Almond Peanut Butter can be the best choice. These are not only healthy but great in taste, which lets you celebrate a guilt-free Diwali.

This Diwali, try something healthy and tasty, Satvic Foods’ Protein Dry Fruits Ball!

Best Diwali Food for Diabetic Patients

At Diwali celebrations, it is impossible for anyone to avoid sweets, no matter if they spike their sugar level, and after the celebration, they visit doctors. But if you make little changes to your plans, diabetics can enjoy treats without compromising their health.

For example, you can add Satvic Foods’ Protein Dry Fruits Ball and Jeera Buttermilk Masala as an excellent alternative to high-sugar and chemical-based options.

These not only taste great but offer nutrients as they consist of natural ingredients. Other than you can also try these homemade recipes for diabetic patients:

Malai Peda

This healthier version of the classic treat can be prepared using low-fat milk and sugar substitutes. Prepare a mixture of water and citric acid, saffron, milk, and cornflour with plain milk, setting them aside for later use.

Now, boil low-fat milk in a pan until it reduces to half its volume. Stir it in the saffron, cornflour, and citric acid mixture. Once the mixture has a thick, dough-like consistency, add cardamom powder. Give a shape to the dough of pedas and refrigerate.

Karanji

Karanji is a famous Diwali sweet in Maharashtra, also known as Gujia in North India. It is made with refined wheat flour, grated coconut, kimia dates for natural sweetness, nutmeg powder, and a pinch of salt.

First, mix the flour with salt, add water, knead a thick dough, and rest it for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the filling, mixing chopped kimia dates with fresh coconut and adding a pinch of salt. Sautee this mixture in a pan for 5 minutes for a better taste.

Now, divide the dough into small, equal balls, place 1 tbsp of filling in the center of each ball, fold it over to give a proper karanji shape, and apply water to seal the edge. After this, preheat the oven for 5 minutes at 180 degrees or heat oil/ghee in a kadai. Bake or fry karanji till they turn golden in color. And Karanji is ready to serve your diabetic family member. 

Ragi Ladoos

Ragi ladoo is a nutritious dessert option for diabetic patients. To prepare ragi laddu, take 50 grams of ragi flour and 5-6 kimia dates. First, roast ragi flour in a pan on low flame until it turn brown in color. Now make a smooth paste of dates, mix the roasted flour with date paste and knead well. Take small portions and make laddoos, which you can also store.

Bottle Gourd Kheer (Lauki ki Kheer)

To make this healthy dish, grate a bottle gourd and keep it aside. Then boil the milk in a non-stick pan and bring it to boil for 4-5 minutes. Then add the grated bottle gourd and cardamom powder, stir it well until the mixture becomes thick, and serve to your loved ones.

While Diwali is a time of celebration and sweets, it is crucial to ensure that the foods and sweets we enjoy are suited to our health needs without side effects. Whether it is delightful treats for children, for adults, or diabetic-friendly Diwali recipes, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the festival without compromising your health.

One of them is Satvic Foods, which prepares products that are sugar-free, free from preservatives, and homemade with natural ingredients. You can try Satvic Foods’ Protein Dry Fruits Ball, Satvic Foods’ Golden Milk Masala, Satvic Foods’ Chocolate Almond Peanut Butter, Kesri Thandi Mix, and Jeera Buttermilk Masala. These products offer great taste and several health benefits like better gut health, sustained energy, and a boosted immune system.

Indeed, for those looking to share health-conscious Diwali gifts, Satvic Foods’ Diwali gift combo can be the best choice. It is a curated set of Golden Milk Masala, Chocolate Milk Masala, and Protein Dry Fruits Ball, an ideal gift for your family and friends. 

Advisory Note: Diabetic patients should always monitor their blood sugar levels or someone having supplements; it is recommended to consult with a healthcare professional before making any dietary changes or adding new foods to your meal during the Diwali celebration. 

Satvic Way of Celebrating Diwali

Diwali is a time of joy, togetherness, and happiness, and including a sattvic diet in your celebrations gives a more nourished and healthy experience for everyone. A sattvic diet, rooted in Ayurveda focuses on fresh, wholesome, and nutrient-based foods that promote mental clarity and overall well-being.

These qualities of a sattvic diet make it especially beneficial during the festival season when we might over consume sugary dishes and face health problems. By embracing Satvic Foods in our Diwali recipes, we can enjoy the festive spirit without compromising health.

Some Diwali food items that align with festival vibes and health concerns include Satvic Foods’ Protein Dry Fruits Ball, Golden Milk Masala, Kesari Thandai Mix, Chocolate Milk Masala, Chocolate Almond Peanut Butter, and fruit salads. These are light on our stomachs and energizing.

So, do you want to eat sugar-loaded and unhealthy traditional Diwali sweets or include a sattvic way of life that is loaded with health and natural taste?  The choice is yours.

Diwali Food Guide FAQs

What is the traditional sweet of Diwali?

There are many traditional Diwali sweets that every house prepares in their kitchen. Some of them are Gulab Jamun, Suji Halwa, Peda, Laddoo, Rasgulla, Malpua, Sandesh, Chum Chum, Kalakand, Rice Kheer, and Kaju Katli.

What is the special food for Diwali?

A variety of foods are prepared in India on the occasion of Diwali. Some of the sweets and snacks are special for everyone including halwa puri, rice kheer, ladoo, gulab jamun, barfi, Satvic Foods’ Golden Milk Masala, karanji, and rasgulla.

What is the traditional snack of Deepavali?

A traditional snack of Deepavali are murukku, chakli, halwa, besan ke ladoo, gulab jamun, samosa, malpua, coconut ladoo, karanji, and shrikhand. These snacks are enjoyed throughout the festival.

What is the best Indian dish for diabetics?

For a diabetic patient, you can make Bottle Gourd halwa, gajar ka halwa, ragi ke ladoo, karanji, chole bhature, and Satvic Foods’ Protein Dry Fruits Ball. These dishes will provide nutrients and maintain their sugar level.

Which halwa is good for diabetes?

For a diabetic patient, gajar ka halwa, bottle gourd halwa, and sugar-free moong dal halwa can be the best options. Gazar and bottle gourd (lokey) have high water content and low calories. And they do not need any sweeteners as they contain natural sugar.