Our starter guide to ringing in the celebrations for those with a sweet tooth
Deepavali is a symbolic celebration of the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Its celebrations are usually filled with bright lights and vibrant colours, making it one of the most joyous occasions of the year.
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Much like any other cultural celebration in Malaysia and beyond, Deepavali is also a time for coming together with family and spending time together over special meals. In between these family meals, there is always time for a sweet snack or two. Here are five bites that are especially popular during the festive season.
Jalebi
Jalebi is a chewy and crunchy snack made by piping maida (milled wheat flour) in spirals into hot oil and coating the fried finished product in a syrupy sweet sauce. Try having some rose water with jalebi to add another dimension of sweet aromas to your bites.