Give Your Diwali 2026 Festive Platter A Golden,

Oven-Baked Bakharwadi

Baked Bakharwadi is an exquisite, crunchy, spiral-shaped pastry that has its origins in Maharashtrian cuisine. This delicious snack is made with gram flour, wheat flour, coconut, sesame seeds, and various roasted spices. Furthermore, baking gives the spiral pastries a golden colour without deep frying, which makes them an excellent fit for Diwali 2026 snack trays. It is important to mention that the crunchy shell of the dish contrasts relatively well with the filling. The stuffing comprises toasted coconut, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, roasted grams, and a variety of spices. Additionally, fennel provides sweetness to the stuffing, amchur adds sourness, and chilli gives heat. Moreover, thick tamarind chutney acts as a glaze that will help the masala stick to the rolled dough. Thus, all these different features are what make Maharashtrian Diwali snacks stand out. It is also crucial to roll the dough tightly, as once the dough is rolled, the filling is retained within the rolled dough in sliced pieces. This baked bakharwadi can be served as part of the faral platter, together with chivda, chakli, and shankarpali. Remember to cool down the pieces before storing them so that no steam accumulates, which can soften the crust while the latter is heated in the oven. The oven-baked variety requires precise temperature maintenance, with some oil to be brushed onto its surface, so that the dish receives a proper colour. This Diwali food should be served immediately after it is made crisp and served with chai tea or spicy chutney.