Traditional Diwali dishes… the first thought that comes to my mind when I hear this phrase are the phone calls my parents used to get from my grandmothers on festivals.
‘Aaj Diwali hai. Aaj pue pakka bana lena…’
Growing up, memories of those phonecalls and traditional dishes are getting hazy. And now, when I think of what to make for Diwali, or other festive days, I am out of ideas.
Yet, most of the states of India celebrate Diwali. And all those states have grandparents reminding you to make traditional Diwali food. In fact, a look at traditional Diwali dishes gives a kaleidoscopic view of how India celebrates its Diwali. For isn’t it amazing to see how a single festival can look so diverse in the same country?
Here’s a collection of traditional Diwali dishes from various states in India. To serve as a dose of nostalgia, as well as to capture a glimpse of the beautiful diversity of our country.