There’s something about mithai that instantly feels like home. No matter how many imported chocolates or fancy desserts enter our lives, Diwali doesn’t feel complete until there’s a box of ladoos, kaju katlis, or barfis on the table. But this year, traditional Indian sweets are getting a serious glow-up.

If you’re bored of the same old boxes of soan papdi, here are creative mithai makeovers that feel fresh, festive, and surprisingly easy to recreate.

Kaju Katli Truffles

Kaju katli is already everyone’s Diwali favourite, soft, melt-in-the-mouth, and perfectly rich. But imagine turning it into a truffle. All you need to do is crumble your kaju katlis, mix them with a bit of white chocolate ganache or condensed milk, and roll them into small balls. Dip them in melted dark chocolate and let

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