Happy Diwali

~ Happy Diwali ~

Diwali , the festival of lights is the most joyful &

brightest of all Indian festivals. This 5 day festival

marks the triumph of good over evil & the victory

of light over dark. Sweets & savories, holy chants,

clay lamps & fireworks are an integral part of the

festival. Today is Dhanteras, this first day of the

celebration is dedicated to GoddessLaxmi,the deity

of wealth & prosperity . People light clay lamps

or Diyas and make symbolic footprints and

colorful patterns (called rangoli/ alpana/ kolams)

on the threshold to welcome the Goddess.

Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali

the Little Food Junction way !!!!

Diwali Lamps (Diya)

Cucumber & carrot slices

Diya- Cut out a crescent from a side of a cucumber slice

using a circular cookie cutter or a bottle cap .

Flame- cut out crescents from both the sides of a carrot

slice to make a drop shape flame. Assemble .

The Edible Rangoli

Make the desired pattern on a platter using tomato

sauce( fill in squeeze bottle or use a sachet ). Arrange

the sprouts /soaked /boiled lentils & veggies.

We had so much fun making this platter. I made the design

while my lil one filled it with the pulses n veggies. Will take

little more time than regular food creations but the fun little

ones will have is surely worth it !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also check out previous year's Diwali Creations by

clicking on the link (click here)

Have fun !!!!!

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Check out the great giveaway at the Italian visual

food blog - A Mouse on the Table. The talented author

of the blog ,Rosemary creates lovely visual treats that

u'd surely love !!!!