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- 5. A dense, ghee-based sweet.
- 7. A traditional sweet made with flour, sugar, and ghee that symbolizes sweetness and good fortune.
- 8. The Hindu goddess of wealth.
- 10. Diwali marks the end of this.
- 11. A spiced mixture of flattened rice, peanuts, and spices that is popular in Western India as a snack.
- 12. The sweets prepared for Diwali are
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- 1. this.
- 2. Another name for Diwali in English.
- 3. Soft, syrup-soaked balls made from milk solids, enjoyed as a festive dessert.
- 4. Deep-fried fritters made from vegetables or lentils, enjoyed with spicy chutneys.
- 6. This flavour of snacks is meant to welcome guests warmly.
- 9. A rice flour and jaggery cake that showcases local ingredients and historical influences from royal kitchens.