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Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most significant festival in Indian culture. Apart from being the ‘festival of lights’, it is one of the most important festivals that call for several traditional dishes. From the mouth-watering sweet treats to savoury snacks, Diwali special recipes and food is something we all look forward to cherish. Here is a list of Top 5 must-try Diwali special food and Diwali special recipes for the most awaited time of the year- 1. Mithai : Indian sweets are popularly known as mithai and are a staple part of Diwali celebrations. They may vary from region to region, but common ones include – Barfi, Kaju Katli, Laddoos, Soan Papdi etc. It is a custom to exchange a box of mithai among family and friends during Diwali. 2. Chivda : Snacks are the soul of any Diwali menu. Most of them come in the form of chivda, a spiced Bombay mix which consists of a variety of dried ingredients, such as chickpeas, peanuts, fried lentils and fried onion. These ar...