Diwali Faral: Maharashtra’s plateful of tradition, here's how you can enjoy it
Hindustan Times · Natasha Coutinho ·
Diwali faral brings together Maharashtra’s favourite sweet and savoury treats, from chakli and chivda to besan ladoo and karanji
Diwali faral brings together Maharashtra’s favourite sweet and savoury treats, from chakli and chivda to besan ladoo and karanji
The festive season in Maharashtra households is incomplete without Diwali faral, a curated assortment of savoury and sweet treats. The ingredients range from the crisp chakli and flaky karanji to the melt-in-the-mouth besan laddu and fiery poha chivda. Faral is not just a platter of snacks, but a cultural ritual, an edible expression of hospitality, and a seasonal identity that defines the festival across the state. Here’s where you can get your faral from.
Preserving culinary traditions
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