Diwali Sweets and Celebrations

Diwali is a time for sharing delicious sweets called mithai! Some popular sweets are gulab jamun, which are soft fried dough balls soaked in sweet syrup. There are also barfi, which are fudge-like treats made from milk, sugar, and nuts. Ladoo are round sweet balls made from flour, sugar, and butter. Families make boxes of sweets to give to friends and neighbors.