Sugar and spice: 10 deliciously simple Diwali treats from crunchy nippattu to moreish jalebis

Celebrate the symbolic victory of light over darkness, good over evil and syrupy sweet treats over healthy eating with our Diwali roundup

This year, early November offers you two choice festivals: Bonfire Night and Diwali. In one, we burn effigies of a centuries-old failed revolutionary as a brutal reminder that we are for ever doomed to struggle under the unknowable power of the state. And then there's Diwali, a five-day-long celebration observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists, created to symbolise victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". Which, you know, does sort of sound better. So, what should you eat for Diwali? Here are 10 Diwali recipes for your delectation.