5 Popular Deepavali Delicacies to try!

Hello Guys,today i will explain in details about the popular delicacies to try by all during Deepavali or festival of lights..stay tuned with me :)

Deepavali or Diwali , is a festival celebrated by all Hindus to commemorate Lord Rama and his wife Sita's return to Ayodhya after his 14 year exile.Like any other celebrations in Malaysia, Deepavali is celebrated with much zeal and fervour and Hindus frequently invite friends of different races and religions for an "open house"-a common Malaysian practice.Today i will share with u guys some of the popular delicacies served in most open houses in Malaysia during this festival of lights.

1)MURUKKU

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The word murukku originates from Tamil which literally means "twist".Murukku is typically made from a mixture of urad dal (black lentil )and rice flour , salt and flavourings such as chili,carom seeds , cumin and other spices.

2)DOSAI OR THOSAI

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Thosai or Dosai much known as an indian pancake. :) is a refreshing change from the usual oil-laden meal options during Deepavali or festival of lights.Dosai are generally accompanied by spicy chili chutney , cooling coconut chutney , and a small bowl of lentil curry or sambar.There are many types of thosai such as plain dosai, rava dosai, paper dosai, masala dosai,egg dosai, and onion dosai.


3)LADDU

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Laddu is a very famous Indian dessert. Its made with any one of a number of different kinds of flour with cashews , raisins, saffron and the light cardamom and shaped into small balls for serving.It is particularly popular as a treat for festivals and special occasions.

4)DHAL CURRY OR KNOWN AS "SAMBAR"

 

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A south Indian dish , sambar is a spicy broth prepared with dal/lentils, vegetables and ground indian spices that helps takes this simple dish to flavoursome.

5)GHEE BALL @ NEI URANDAI

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One of the favourite Indian sweets eaten during Deepavali is sugared ghee balls , which is popularly known as nei urundai among Hindus.Made from a combination of five ingredients sucs as moong dal , sugar , cashews nuts , ghee and ground cardamom, the balls are not only aromatic and tasty but they also melt in the mouth.