Diwali Recipes

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Diwali is fast approaching. Here's a list of most sought after Diwali recipes from my blog. Click on the image to redirect to the detailed post.



CHAWAL KI KHEER



CHIROTE



BHAKARWADI




KHOYA PANEER GULAB JAMUN



BASUNDI



PETHEY KA HALWA



CHOCOLATE MALAI PEDA



GUJARATI SATA



NAMAK PAAREY



ANGOORI GULAB JAMUN


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