With Diwali just being around the corner….it falls on Oct 30th this year, it is going to coincide with Halloween and we know what that means, right? Yes, just sugar overload! The traditional Diwali sweets mostly all require dairy and tons of sugar. Oh boy!
This past year has been one where I have spent tons of hours doing research on what constitutes a healthy diet. And I am still continuing with my dietary experiments on myself and continue to remain confused about a lot of things – meaning what is good for you vs what is bad for you. One reason for my confusion is that some diets seem to work on some folks but do not seem to work as well on other folks. One thing, however, is crystal clear and that is this – that sugar is one thing that is absolutely not good for anyone. Period. Especially white sugar. Hence I am going to do my part to treat myself and my family in a healthy way for Diwali this year by cutting down on the sugary sweets.
And thus the genesis of this decadent chocolatey burfi. Burfis are in general made with lot of milk and sugar. But I substituted nuts for the milk and added dates for sweetness. Now how could I make them irresistible? Easy! Just add cocoa 🙂 I had to do some trial batches before getting the perfect texture. Yum o Yum. Have your burfi guilt free this Diwali. It is actually so good for you! Loaded with the goodness of nuts and dates. Pure, decadent and heavenly! Happy Diwali to you and your family! May this Diwali usher in good health, peace and prosperity in your homes.
Sounds delicious. I like dates
yes me too! yes do try them they are really good!
These look like a great version 🙂 happy Diwali!
thank you Elaine 🙂
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Happy Diwali! These Burfi’s look delicious!!
Happy Diwali Indu! Dates are nature’s sweetener. Amazing how well it works.