Deepavali (or Diwali) snacks just hit differently. From murruku to suji biscuits, kaju katli to laddu, here are the best snacks and sweets we can’t stop munching on.
Deepavali’s all about temple visits, catching up with loved ones and decking yourself out in your best desi outfits. Aside from the biryani feasts and mithai (sweets) – one thing we foodies look out for is the sweets and snacks. Go to any household celebrating the festival and you’ll notice stacks of tubs filled with classic favourites to trendy new renditions. From murukku to laddu, you’ll find us near these tidbits, trying every single item. Get your orders in for the best Deepavali snacks in Singapore.
Delish Deepavali snacks and sweets in Singapore
1. Ajmir Store
As the numero uno brand in Deepavali snacks (even for Hari Raya, too!), don’t be surprised to get choice paralysis with Ajmir’s variety. Pineapple tarts, suji, crackers, chips, fruit cakes and every type of murukku imaginable – you’ll find them right here. They have an online store but come Deepavali, you’ll see tubs of goodies displayed outside shops in Little India.
Ajmir Store, from $3.50, available online and at multiple locations including Jurong East and Admiralty
2. All Things Delicious
Celebrate the festive season with a medley of gift boxes, care packs and hamper baskets. The Deepavali Delight gift box ($44.90) from All Things Delicious comes with a packet of murukku, a coconut burfi gift pack, a jar of cookies (select from eight flavours), and the choice of seven mini cakes or a bag of toffees. Choose among an array of cake flavours including masala chai, cempedak, lemon rosemary and Earl Grey rose.
All Things Delicious, from $44.90, available online
3. Shahi Maharani North Indian Restaurant
The Deepavali celebrations just got sweeter with these artisanal hand-crafted goodies from Shahi Maharani North Indian Restaurant. Say hello to six indulgent mithai flavours: roasted gram ladoo, classic milk cake, coconut rose ladoo, almond blueberry roll, stuffed cashew roll with pistachio filling, and mango surprise (mango fudge with a hint of white chocolate). Mildly sweetened and free of preservatives, these mithai are ideal for guilt-free feasting during the festivities. Plus, they are vegetarian and halal-friendly!
Skipping the sweets? Look towards the Royal savoury treats box that comes with four jars of delicious assorted nuts: spiced cashews, black peppered almonds, roasted pistachios and walnuts. There’s also the namak paare (deep-fried spiced savoury bits) that are oh-so-addictive, and golden brown gulab jamun. Available in exquisite festive boxes and jars, these sweet and savoury treats will put a smile on your loved ones’ faces.
Shahi Maharani North Indian Restaurant, from $38, available online and at #03-21B, Raffles City, 252 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179103
4. Her Rise Above
Spread some love and light this Deepavali, while indulging in limited edition sweets and snacks from Her Rise Above. This ground-up initiative helps women from vulnerable backgrounds grow their home-based businesses, so all proceeds go directly to the women behind these treats. Choose from three hamper options for fuss-free yet presentable gifts. The Utsav hamper consists of all things classics, including masala nut clusters, a jar of rose almond nankathai and a box of barfis.
Or, check out the Chaat and Chill hamper for a perfect mix of sweet and savoury treats, as well as the Decadent Deepavali hamper that comes with self-care goodies (yes, a cinnamon coconut foot scrub!) and is delicately wrapped in a classic Indian fabric. Bite-sized snacks are also available, featuring almond ginger cookies, gulab jamun cake and coconut shortbread cookies.
Her Rise Above, from $10, available online
5. G&S Crumbs & Bakes
Nutella tarts, ondeh ondeh tarts, suji biscuits, honey cornflakes, chocolate chip muffins and mango dessert cups – it’s all about homemade Deepavali goodies at this halal home bakery. Just remember to get your orders in at least a week in advance (yup, they’re really popular).
G&S Crumbs & Bakes, make an order via email at [email protected]
6. Murukku Maami
Murukku Maami’s got you covered with traditional star and smooth murruku or a fusion mix of sweet chilli lime, honey mustard, and parmesan cheese murruku bites. There’s also the highly-addictive omampodi (a crunchy snack made with gram flour, peanuts and curry leaves). As for sweets, sink your teeth into nei urundais (literally ghee balls with plump raisins and cashew nuts). Yes, Indians love their ghee!
Murukku Maami, from $12.90, available online
7. BC Bites
Aside from serving up delish biryani (they’re also known as Biryani Caterers), these folks in Singapore also specialise in Indian snacks and sweets, which is perfect for Deepavali. We like that the menu is more localised with classics such as kuih makmur (cookies filled with crushed toasted peanuts), suji (semolina biscuits), almond London cookies (almond filled biscuits coated in chocolate) and more.
BC Bites, from $8, available online
8. Rang Mahal
Trust us when we say Rang Mahal’s selection of Deepavali mithais is almost too pretty to eat. Themed Jewels of Tradition, its collection comes in two bedazzling designs – a luxe shimmer box and a bejewelled butterfly box adorned with gorgeous gems. Each box comes with a variety of freshly-made mithais in eight sweet and savoury flavours. Indulge in these morsels of delights, featuring pistachio burfi with gold dusting, coconut ladoo, salted cashews and roasted almonds. And we love that 10% of profits from the sales will go towards the Breast Cancer Foundation!
Rang Mahal, from $98, available online
9. Adda
Step aside, regular mithai. This Neo Indian restaurant is reinventing the traditional sweet with eight bold and modern flavours handcrafted by Michelin-starred chef Manjunath Mural. We’ve got our eyes on the unique pairing of Oreo and sesame; earthy organic charcoal and tropical coconut; as well as gula melaka pandan, which blends the richness of caramel and fresh fragrance of pandan.
Get the Deluxe box that comes with four varieties of sweets, or the Delight and Premium boxes which also include nuts and savoury snacks. Alternatively, go all out with the Executive box, featuring eight varieties of sweets, nuts and savoury snacks, and a decorative candle. Every purchase goes towards supporting underprivileged children in India so it’s your chance to do good this festive season!
Adda, from $68, available online
Now that you’re up to speed with the best Deepavali snacks in Singapore, get ready for a delicious festival!
[This article was originally published by Nicole Nithiyah and updated in 2024 by Yuki Ling.]
