With dried fruits, nuts, dark chocolate and more, your traditional Mithai boxes have certainly come a long way from being the sugar and caloric bombs they used to be. Here are some fantastic healthy options to send your loved ones this Diwali
Diwali is almost upon us with the Festival of Lights falling on November 4 and while many of us are certainly excited to celebrate with our friends and families, we, unfortunately, have to contend with the current Covid-19 restrictions which limit how many people we can dine out with and have in our homes.
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However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t still show your love to your family and friends with thoughtfully curated Diwali Mithai gift boxes.
The idea of giving Mithai boxes to loved ones over the festive period is a way for Hindus to express their gratitude and respect for the people in their lives.
Additionally, consuming sweet treats in Hindu culture tends to be associated directly with auspicious occasions such as a festival, a birth or Diwali.
Of course, as the years have got on and health literacy has increased, more people are steering away from Mithais because of how sweet and indulgent they can be.
Thankfully, chefs around Singapore have recognised our need for healthier Indian sweets and this year, many of our favourites have come up with artful creations that incorporate fruit, nuts, vegetarian options and more to reduce the number of calories in their treats while allowing us to enjoy our classic favourites.
If you are looking for a healthy Mithai box to gift to someone or to enjoy for yourself, keep scrolling for some of the most luxurious and gorgeous options.
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1. Tiffin Room
When it comes to Mithai boxes, we are certainly looking for class, elegance and a hearty selection of artfully prepared sweets and Raffles Hotel Singapore’s Tiffin Room, one of Singapore oldest Indian restaurants, certainly delivers.
This year, enjoy an exquisitely-curated Mithai box that has been handcrafted by Chef Kuldeep Negi. The box features highlights such as its Kaju Strawberry Burfi which has strawberry purée and cashews as well as its Pista Paan which boasts pistachios, rose petals and saffron in a bright green shell.
What makes this box of 15 sweets stand out though is Chef Negi’s attention to detail and his emphasis on health. With healthy organic chickpea flour, almonds, hazelnuts, spices and fresh fruit like mango and strawberry being used, you can rest assured that this box will not break your diet too much.
Purchase it here.
