Diwali 2025: Ditch Samosas, Chakli, Aloo Tiki and try Ghewar Chaat, impress your loved ones with its flavour! Check full recipe

This Diwali, delight your loved ones with a twist on tradition—try the exquisite Ghewar Chaat and leave them impressed with its burst of flavors!

The festive season has officially begun. Since Dussehra and Durga Puja are over, there’s a gentle, cool breeze in the air, indicating that Diwali is just around the corner. Every year, Diwali falls during this autumn season. Diwali means light, love, and lots of good food. From bursting crackers to enjoying delicious delicacies, Diwali is a festival that everyone looks forward to.

Though sweets are a mandate during Diwali, have you ever heard about a fusion dish called ‘Ghewar Chaat’? While this may boggle one’s mind, it is indeed a dish to devour.

Shivneet Pohoja, the Executive Chef of ITC Maurya, Delhi, has come up with this beautiful and flavour-bursting dish, which will make your Diwali more wholesome. If you are interested in trying Ghewar Chaat, scroll down to read the full recipe.

What is Ghewar Chaat

Ghewar Chaat is a fusion of festive Rajasthani tradition and modern flair—mini ghewar shells topped with creamy ricotta and spiced jalapeños, served as a luxurious canapé or plated chaat.

Ingredients

• Prepared ghewar shells (unsweetened) – 4 pieces
• Fresh ricotta cheese – 1 cup
• Pickled jalapeños – 10 gms
• Hung curd – 2 tbsp
• Salt – to taste
• Black pepper – ½ tsp
• Chaat masala – ½ tsp
• Lemon juice – 1 tsp
• Microgreens or coriander sprigs – for garnish
• Boondi – 20 gms
• Nylon sev – 10 gms
• Smoked chili oil – ½ tsp
• Pomegranate pearls – for texture and color

Instructions

1. Prepare Ricotta Cream

• In a bowl, whisk ricotta until smooth and creamy.
• Add hung curd, salt, pepper, chaat masala, and lemon juice.
• Mix until light and airy. Transfer to a piping bag or use a spoon for dolloping.

2. Prep Jalapeños

• Finely chop jalapeños.

3. Assemble the Chaat

• Place mini ghewar shells on a serving platter.
• Pipe or spoon a dollop of ricotta cream into the center of each shell.
• Top with a sprinkle of chopped jalapeños.
• Drizzle smoked chili oil over the top.
• Garnish with microgreens or coriander leaves.
• Add pomegranate pearls for a burst of sweetness.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.