# Celebratory Pistachio Parfaits This Motichoor Rabdi Dessert Celebrates the Festival of Diwali By M | Published 2015-10-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diwali References: [whiskaffair](http://www.whiskaffair.com/2015/10/motichoor-rabri-parfait-recipe.html) & [whiskaffair](http://www.whiskaffair.com/) To celebrate the upcoming [festival of lights known as Diwali](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homegoods-diwali-collection), this Motichoor Rabdi dessert parfait that can be made at home to celebrate the occasion. The rich parfait features milk, sugar and nuts expertly layered together with spices to create a tantalizing sweet and savory dessert. The recipe begins with a whole milk base that is boiled with aromatic spices such as cardamom and sugar till thick in consistency. The custard is layered in a glass overtop of [Motichoor Ladoo fried desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-box-and-ambala) made from chickpea flour and sugary syrup that are crumbled in the base. To finish the parfait off, it is topped with [slivers of almonds and pistachios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnation-pistachio-drizzle) before being chilled for several hours. Once set the dessert can be served and enjoyed with a spoon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Diwali Desserts:** There is an opportunity for companies to create festive desserts that appeal to those celebrating Diwali, incorporating traditional flavors and ingredients. - **Layered Parfaits:** Parfaits are increasingly popular and there is an opportunity for companies to innovate with different flavor combinations and ingredients to create unique and indulgent desserts. - **Chickpea Flour Desserts:** There is a growing trend in using alternative flours in desserts, offering consumers gluten-free and healthier options for indulgence. ### Where This Applies - **Food Retail:** Food retailers can capitalize on the Diwali celebration by offering pre-made Diwali desserts and other related products in-store or online. - **Food Delivery:** Food delivery services can partner with local restaurants and bakeries to offer Diwali-themed desserts for delivery to help celebrate the festival. - **Alternative Flour Brands:** Alternative flour brands can market their products to the dessert industry to promote the use of healthy, gluten-free, and diverse ingredients in desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indian Sweet Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mithai.md) - [Artisanal Indian Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khoyas-ice-cream-collection.md) - [In-Demand Tiramisu Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-tiramisu.md) - [South Asian-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-kulfi.md) - [Rose Petal-Covered Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gul-crunch-ladoo.md) - [Diwali-Celebrating Bodycare Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-2025-diwali.md) - [Indo-British Cocktail Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desi-daru.md) - [Multisensorial Spiced Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-snack-mixes.md) - [Diwali-Themed Bath Melts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diwali-bath-product.md)