Divali

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Popular Mauritian milk cakes for Divali

Divali is all about sweet desserts. And they don’t get much more iconic than Laddou, Mauritius’s take on the classic Indian dessert Laddu.

Nannkatay is a traditional Indian shortbread cookie that is also very popular in Mauritius.

In Mauritius, Gulab Jamun is a crowd favourite sweet that is served during festive celebrations such as Divali.

Rasgoula is a very sweet milk-based dessert enjoyed in Mauritius during holidays and celebrations such as Divali, Eid and Navratri.

Simple traditional Mauritian sweet for Divali

While Barfi Elayti is one of the most commonly shared sweets during Divali, it is also enjoyed throughout the year.

One of Mauritius's most popular Divali sweets