As Diwali approaches, why not brighten up the festivities with an eco friendly DIY diya? Diyas, those traditional earthen lamps, add such a warm and joyful glow to the celebrations. You’ll notice markets and streets brimming with a variety of diyas in all shapes, sizes, and vibrant colors. But here’s the best part – you can make your own at home using simple roti dough! No need to spend a fortune on store-bought options. Trust me, our easy-to-follow recipe for an eco-friendly DIY diya for Diwali will convince you how simple and delightful it can be! Let’s add a personal touch to the festival of lights this year!
Eco Friendly DIY Diya for Diwali
Ingredients:
- 1 cup wheat flour
- Water as required
Method:
1. Preheat the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.
2. Put the wheat flour in a mixing bowl. Add water slowly and knead the flour to a tight dough.
3. Pinch out 5 equal portions of the dough. Shape each portion into a ball using your palms. Into each ball, insert your thumb to make a hole.
4. Now start flattening and pinching the sides to turn it into a diya. Make one end pointed to hold the wick.
5. Make all the diyas in a similar manner.
6. Place all the diyas on a baking tray lined with aluminium foil and bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.
7. Let the diyas cool down completely. You can now paint them with regular paints or leave them as they are for a more earthy look.
8. Pour oil into each diya and place a cotton wick at the pointed edge.
Now all you need to do is light your pretty little diyas! To reuse the diyas, tea lamps can be placed in them and lit. These diyas also make great gifts – just paint them in co-ordinated colors and place them in a pretty box. And when your guests arrive, don’t forget to point out that the eco friendly DIY diya they are seeing were made by you!
Eco Friendly DIY Diya for Diwali
Ingredients
- 1 cup wheat flour
- Water as required
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.
- Put the wheat flour in a mixing bowl. Add water slowly and knead the flour to a tight dough.
- Pinch out 5 equal portions of the dough. Shape each portion into a ball using your palms. Into each ball, insert your thumb to make a hole.
- Now start flattening and pinching the sides to turn it into a diya. Make one end pointed to hold the wick.
- Make all the diyas in a similar manner.
- Place all the diyas on a baking tray lined with aluminium foil and bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.
- Let the diyas cool down completely. You can now paint them with regular paints or leave them as they are for a more earthy look.
- Pour oil into each diya and place a cotton wick at the pointed edge.
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