Diwali is not complete if you don't get to gorge yourself on Mithai (pronounced as mee-tie). These Indian Sweets & Desserts are the perfect finish to Diwali dining. You can also gift friends and family Mithai boxes. 
Here's where you can buy Mithai in Nairobi this Diwali or any other day throughout the year.
Jalebi at Giriraj Fast Food
Jalebi is dough fried in a coil shape dipped in sugar syrup, often taken with milk, tea, yogurt, or lassi. A kilo goes for Ksh 800 at Giriraj fast food Diamond Plaza Parklands.
Gulab Jamun Cake at Beauty & the Feast
Gulab Jamuns are fried milk balls soaked in sweet syrup, such as rose syrup or honey. Get a Gulab Jamun 1kg cake at Beauty & the Feast for Ksh 1500
Barfi at Sweet Beginnings 
Barfi, barfee, borfi or burfi is a dense milk-based fudge made from coconut, fine ground sugar, ghee, cardamom powder and milk. A box of a dozen Barfis retails at Ksh 600 at Sweet Beginnings. 
Rasgulla by Hina Bid 
Rasgulla, Roshogolla or Rasagola is an Indian syrupy dessert made from ball-shaped dumplings of semolina dough, cooked in light syrup made of sugar. Hina Bid is selling Rasgulla at Ksh 1200 per Kg.
Gajar Halwa at Chowpaty
Gajar ka halwa, also known as gajorer halua, gajrela, gajar pak, and carrot halwa is a carrot-based sweet dessert pudding from the Indian subcontinent. It is made by placing grated carrots in a pot containing a specific amount of water, milk and sugar and then cooking while stirring regularly. A serving of Gajar Halwa goes for Ksh 410 at Chowpaty Restaurant Westlands.
*At Diamond Plaza Parklands,  you'll find plenty of Mithai stores to indulge your sweet tooth all throughout the year. Not just on Diwali. Enjoy!
*Image: Pinetrest

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