With Deepavali being just days away, many who have been occupied with work and other matters may not have had time to prepare their favourite Indian candies and snacks for potential guests and festive gifts.
Well, fret not because many businesses around Klang Valley can cater to all your needs this Deepavali season! Here are 5 places you can get your Indian sweet fix:
Established in 2002, Jesal Sweet House moves from exhibition to exhibition selling a lovely selection of Indian sweets and snacks from Ladoos (a spherical flaky sweet made from flour, ghee and dried fruits) and Halwas (square-shaped sweets made by roasting flour or lentils in ghee and cooking with water or milk) to Jelebis (circular sweets made from frying flour and soaking it in sugar syrup).
Locations: Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC) in Bangsar until October 29 (Tuesday) & The Curve (Centre Court) in Mutiara Damansara until November 3 (Sunday)
Opening hours: Varies according to venue
More info: @jesalsweethouse.official
2. Moghul Mahal
This authentic North Indian restaurant captures the perfect blend of exotic and rich tastes and traditions of the ancient Maharajas, Sultans and Nawabs of India, Pakistan and Arab.
They also serve a variety of Indian sweets from Halwas to Kaju Katlis (square candies made with cashew nuts, sugar and cardamom powder) and Barfis (square or circular candies made by mixing and cooking condensed milk and granulated sugar – this can come in various flavours from chocolate to pandan).
Locations: Brickfields, Menara KL & Cyberjaya
Opening hours: 9am to 11pm (Brickfields & Cyberjaya), 10am to 11pm (Menara KL)
More info: @moghulmahal
3. Jai Hind
If the old-school vibes of this restaurant in Kuala Lumpur do not get you excited, their extensive selection of Indian sweets will!
From Palkovas (square candies made by mixing milk and sugar, and stirred for an hour) to Gulab Jamuns (fried dough balls soaked in a syrup flavoured with cardamom, rose water, saffron, and cloves), the quality of their candies cannot be contested and will leave you wanting more.
Location: Restoran Jai Hind, 15, Jalan Melayu, City Centre, 50100, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Opening hours: 8:30am to 8pm
More info: 03-2692 0041
4. Patiala Punjabi Sweets Stall
This little gem sells Indian sweets made only with fresh milk and ghee, instead of milk powder and regular oil, so you can rest assured that you’re getting authentic and quality sweets!
Their wide selection of Indian sweets, from Palkovas to Coconut Candies (chewy square candies made from grated coconut, coconut milk, sugar and loads of colouring) will also leave you feeling like you’ve arrived in a candy wonderland.
Location: Patiala Punjabi Sweets Stall, Jalan Scott, Brickfields, 50470, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Opening hours: 10am to 9pm
More info: 014-623 7490
The vegetarian restaurant chain not only has multiple outlets in Malaysia but across the globe as well, thanks to its large variety of high-quality Indian dishes and sweets.
You can sink your teeth into Indian sweets that will melt in your mouth, from Mysore Paks (a soft square sweet made from gram flour, sugar and ghee) to Soan Papdis (a flaky cube candy made from sugar, gram flour, flour, ghee, almond, milk, and cardamom).
Locations: Bangsar, Brickfields, Leboh Ampang, Suria KLCC, TTDI, Central i-City Mall & Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: Varies according to branch
More info: saravanabhavan.com
However, should you want to purchase these Indian sweets from any of these places, make sure to visit them before Deepavali Day as they may be closed for celebrations.
We at WORLD OF BUZZ would like to wish all Malaysians a very bright and blessed Deepavali!
Also read: “Its meaning is beautiful” – 11 M’sian Indians Share Why Deepavali is Such a Meaningful Celebration
