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This Diwali, move away from traditional sweets and try something new and unique. In this article, know five fusion recipes that will surprise your guests this festive season and win their hearts with their taste. From dark chocolate and orange truffles to peanut butter jam cookies, instant pink shrikhand, coconut-cardamom barfi and spicy Italian bruschetta – each dish is a perfect blend of desi flavors and a modern twist.
As soon as the festival of Diwali arrives, there is an outpouring of sweetness and joy in the house, but this time I feel like doing something different. If yes, then this article is especially for you. This time, give a break to the traditional laddus and barfis and prepare some unique and delicious dishes which will not only surprise your guests but will also make them lick their fingers.
Peanut Butter and Jam Thumbprint Cookies
These cookies will be liked not only by children but also by adults. Their appearance is so attractive that you feel like eating it as soon as you see it. The special feeling of being made at home and the balance of salty and sweet makes their taste even more amazing. Beat butter and sugar well and make it light and fluffy. Now mix peanut butter and flour and knead a soft dough. Make small balls of the dough and make a small depression in the center of each one with your thumb and fill it with fruit jam of your choice. Bake them at 180°C for 15–20 minutes.
Instant Pot Pink Almond Shrikhand
This recipe is a colorful and modern version of traditional shrikhand, which can be easily made in the Instant Pot. The pink color and taste of almonds make it special, it is as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat.
Coconut and Cardamom Mini Barfi
To give a new twist to barfi, definitely try this recipe. The combination of coconut and cardamom looks amazing, international look with desi taste.
Put freshly ground coconut, mawa, powdered sugar and cardamom powder in a pan and cook on low flame. When the mixture starts separating from the pan, turn off the gas, after it cools down a bit, make small barfis and decorate them with dry fruits or edible rose petals.
Olive Bruschetta with Masala Cheese Dip
If you want some salty and spicy taste along with sweet, then this recipe is absolutely perfect. This is a unique and delicious breakfast made by combining Italian flavors with Indian spices. Apply some olive oil on small pieces of bread and toast them until they become crispy. Prepare a dip by mixing cream cheese, finely chopped capsicum, olives, roasted cumin powder and green coriander in a separate bowl. Apply this dip on toasted bread and serve immediately.
