"With Indian food you have to associate the word 'balance,' " he says. "So in addition to the sweets, savory does play a big role." Crisp, spicy snacks serve another crucial function at Diwali.

The selections show off the street food snack called besan ka chilla, a savory pancake based on gram ... Sweet pancakes in an Indian restaurant? Bajaj says Indians who have had them abroad develop ...

“With Indian food you have to associate the word ‘balance,'” he says. “So in addition to the sweets, savory does play a big role.” Crisp, spicy snacks serve another crucial function at Diwal ...