Celebrate Deepavali 2022 With These Indulgent Mithai Gift Boxes

Welcome the Festival of Lights with these sweet confections made by some of the island’s notable chefs

Deepavali is the Indian Festival of Lights that symbolises ‘victory’ of light over darkness. This period is a time filled with religious rituals, spending time with loved ones, and of course, feasting.

This year, the festival begins on October 24, and what better way to start off this celebration than by savouring Indian confectioneries or mithais? Often made with fresh milk, nuts and spices, these sweet treats are usually consumed during auspicious occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries and festivals.

While mithais are available throughout the year, various chefs across the island have introduced boxes exclusively available for the festive period. Here are some of our favourites.

1. Adda

This Neo-Indian restaurant is celebrating Diwali with a selection of limited-edition artisanal sweets that marry traditional tastes with local flavours. Look forward to chef-owner Manjunath Mural’s creations like the gula Melaka and coconut, and the berry and macadamia. Inspired by the beloved local ondeh ondeh kueh, the former is a nutty roll flavoured with sweet gula Melaka and topped with coconut shavings. The latter is a fruity treat, featuring a blend of organic berries, macadamia and cinnamon. It’s coated in crushed hazelnut for added texture in each bite. Available from now until October 26. Order here.

Adda, 7500E Beach Road, 01-201 Diners Building, S(199595), +65 9660 0290

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2. Rang Mahal

This fine dining Indian restaurant is enticing us with an indulgent mithai collection for Deepavali. Go for the Luxury Ancient Weaves box as this consists of 30 pieces of mithai in three different flavours, including sweet pistachio burfi sprinkled with gold dusting; and soft and juicy coconut ladoo. These sweet creations are balanced with savouries, such as the roasted almonds tossed in aromatic Madras curry powder. These treats come encased in a luxurious silk-made box that features diverse loom patterns of India. Available from now until October 31. Order here.

Rang Mahal

Indian | $ $

7 Raffles Boulevard, Level 3, Pan Pacific Singapore, Singapore 039595

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3. Shophouse by Shangri-La

The culinary team at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore is marking the festive occasion with the Deepavali mithai gift box, complete with 15 handmade mithai pieces in five different flavours. Those who prefer traditional flavours will not want to miss out on the Motichoor Ladoo, a golden-hued treat made from besan (gram flour) and fried in ghee; and Quartet Kagu. The latter is the culinary team’s interpretation of the traditional North Indian sweet, comprising cashew nut, sugar and cardamom powder. Available from now until October 24. Order here.

Shophouse by Shangri-La, Tower Wing Lobby, 22 Orange Grove Road, S(258350), +65 6213 4377

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4. Tiffin Room

This North Indian restaurant is pulling out all the stops with its mithai gift box, curated by executive chef Kuldeep Negi. Get to savour North Indian sweet treats like rose and saffron Besan Gulab Burfi, and Dodha Nariyal Burfi. The latter is elevated with the addition of desiccated coconut. These creations come encased in an elegant box, beautifully designed with gold and red Rangoli-inspired motifs. Available from now until October 24. Order here.

Tiffin Room

Indian | $ $ |

1 Beach Road, Raffles Hotel Singapore, S(189673)

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5. Shahi Maharani

Shahi Maharani is welcoming the Festival of Lights with guilt-free mithai gift boxes. These handmade Diwali goodies are made preservative free and less sugar. Try the Treasure Sweet box, a lavish gift set that comes with six different flavours, including the coconut rose ladoo, stuffed with gulkand (rose petal paste) and nuts; milk cake garnished with nutty pistachio; and roasted gram ladoo. Available from now until October 24. Order here.

Shahi Maharani

Indian | $ $ |

252 North Bridge Road, #03-21B Raffles City Shopping Centre, S(179103)

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Celebrate Deepavali 2022 With These Indulgent Mithai Gift Boxes

1. Adda

2. Rang Mahal

3. Shophouse by Shangri-La

4. Tiffin Room

5. Shahi Maharani