Diwali 2025: 4 vegan treats for guilt-free festive indulgence

Diwali 2025: As homes are decking up for decorations, kitchens are also preparing for grand Diwali feasts, whether it is for evening parties or afternoon brunches. With Diwali coming closer by the day, the excitement of last-minute touches is quite palpable. Those who are hosting parties are setting the menu and taking care of all the necessities, whether it is experimenting, improvising or sneaking in trial taste-tests as they go, trying to visualise how it's about to come together.

For this year's festive spread, vegan snacks are coming to the forefront, such as interesting spins on traditional sweets or high-end gourmet-like treats. But all of them promise gastronomic fervour, while being cruelty-free.

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We have curated 4 chef-approved snack recipes that are vegan, which you can add to the menu, ensuring every guest feels welcome, regardless of their dietary restrictions.

Recipe by: Pooja Masurkar, founding chef and culinary innovator at Pause in Mumbai

A. Besan ladoo base-

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B. Chocolate glaze-

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Finishing touch:

Recipe by Chef Shreyas Bhat, culinary director at Gaia in Bangalore

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Recipe by Chef Karan Upmanyu, Chef and Partner of ParTTwo in Bangalore

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A. Coconut pudding

B. Blueberry compote

C. Salted coconut crunch

D. Rose cookie

To assemble

Recipe by Chef Suresh Kumar, founder of Marseli in Bangalore

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A. For the cake

B. For the soak (“three milks”)

C. For the topping

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Source: HindustanTimes
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