Deepavali, or Diwali, is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. That gives you one week to sort out the open-house table, and the boxes you are sending to the people you love.
This year we made two Deepavali sweets for it, both built around milk, which is where most Deepavali sweets start. A Mithai Burfi Gift Box of 25 hand-cut squares, which is eggless, and a 1kg board of Pattasu Palkova Cake Bites for a crowd, which contains egg. If some of your guests are vegetarian and avoid egg, the burfi is the one to set out for them. Here is what each one is, who it feeds, and how to get it there on time.
Both are a limited Deepavali menu. We make them by hand, in small batches, and when they sell out, that is it for this year.
Order the burfi box → | Order the cake bites →
The two boxes at a glance
| Mithai Burfi Gift Box | Pattasu Palkova Cake Bites | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Milk, pistachio and chocolate burfi | Palkova-iced buttercake + Ultimate Chocolate Cake |
| Pieces | 25 squares, about 3cm each | 64 bites, about 1.1 inch each |
| Feeds | About 12 people, two each | About 30 people, two each |
| Weight | About 0.5kg | About 1kg |
| Eggless | Yes | No |
| Best consumed | Within 3 days, refrigerated | Within 3 days, refrigerated |
| Best for | Gifting to the people you love | The open-house table, office celebrations |
| Price | RM128 | RM135 |
Why milk sweets
A Deepavali table is usually murukku and a spread of sweets. Many of those sweets, the mithai or Indian sweets, are milk cooked down slowly until it turns into something you can cut, roll or shape. Burfi and palkova are two of the best known.
That is a pastry problem as much as a festive one. Milk is the first thing you taste, so there is nowhere to hide: the dairy has to be good, the sweetness has to sit back, and the texture has to be right. So we started there.
Mithai Burfi Gift Box (25 pcs)
If you have never had burfi, think of a firm milk fudge: dense, smooth, and cut into squares. Ours is made with full cream milk powder, milk and ghee, in three flavours.
- Milk burfi. The plain one, and the test of the other two. A rounded, buttery finish from the ghee.
- Pistachio burfi. We grind the pistachios ourselves, in our own kitchen, on a stone grinder. Slow work, but it is why the burfi tastes of the nut itself.
- Chocolate burfi. Made with couverture dark chocolate and cocoa powder, so it finishes full-bodied against the milk.
Each box holds 9 milk, 8 pistachio and 8 chocolate, packed in a clear gift box about 25cm across. It works as a Deepavali gift box on its own, with no hamper needed. It is eggless, which matters at a lot of Deepavali tables. It does contain dairy and nuts (pistachio, almond and hazelnut).
Set it out with a pot of masala chai, or send it to the people you love. Keep it in the fridge, and it is best eaten within three days.
See the Mithai Burfi Gift Box →
Pattasu Palkova Cake Bites (1kg)
Palkova is a milk sweet from Tamil Nadu, made by simmering milk until it turns thick and lightly caramelised. Our palkova icing is our take on that flavour: full cream milk powder, butter and icing sugar, piped over plain buttercake. Each bite is milky on top and buttery underneath.
The other half of the board is our Ultimate Chocolate Cake, finished with a dark piped swirl, for the guests who just love chocolate. Because chocolate never goes wrong.
We named it after pattasu, the firecrackers of Deepavali night, which is where the orange and red rosettes come from.
- 64 bites in four blocks of 16: two palkova, two Ultimate Chocolate
- Feeds about 30 at two bites each
- Nobody needs a knife. It arrives portioned, so you can put it down and let people help themselves
This is the one for the open-house table, or for an office Deepavali celebration where there is no table, no plates and no single moment when everyone is free. Pair it with a good cup of coffee. It contains dairy, egg, wheat and barley (malt), and is best consumed within three days, refrigerated.
See the Pattasu Palkova Cake Bites →
Which one should you order?
- Hosting open house? The cake bites. 64 pieces, already portioned, and the chocolate half covers the kids.
- Visiting, or sending a gift? The burfi box. It looks like a gift, and it is eggless.
- Big family gathering? Both. The burfi as a gift for the family to keep or share, and the cake bites for everyone.
- Office celebration? Count heads, not boxes. One board of bites for about 30 people.
Deepavali delivery in KL, Selangor, Putrajaya and Johor Bahru
Both boxes come with free same-day delivery. Order before 6pm for KL, Selangor and Putrajaya, or before 4pm for Johor Bahru, and pick any time slot still open at checkout. You can also self-collect at our store in Taman Mayang, Petaling Jaya.
We are open right through the Deepavali holiday, including Sunday 8 and Monday 9 November. But our festive menu is first come, first served, so order in advance rather than leaving it to the day itself.
Every festive season, we can never make enough. Our festive specials always sell out before the festive season, and once they are finished, we can only help you with our regular menu. Both boxes are made by hand in limited batches, and they will not come back this year. Grab yours before it is too late, and order a few days ahead to lock in your delivery slot.
Sending boxes to several addresses, or ordering corporate Deepavali gifts for clients and staff? WhatsApp us at +60 11-1799 2690 with your quantities and addresses and we will sort it out.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Deepavali sweets in KL?
At Elevete Patisserie in Taman Mayang, Petaling Jaya, or online with free same-day delivery: order before 6pm for KL, Selangor and Putrajaya, or before 4pm for Johor Bahru. This year we have a Mithai Burfi Gift Box and Pattasu Palkova Cake Bites.
What is burfi?
Burfi is an Indian milk sweet, one of the mithai served at Deepavali. It is a firm milk fudge, cut into squares. Ours comes in milk, pistachio and chocolate.
What is palkova?
Palkova is a milk sweet from Tamil Nadu, made by simmering milk until it turns thick and lightly caramelised. We use its flavour as an icing on buttercake bites.
When is Deepavali 2026 in Malaysia?
Sunday, 8 November 2026. Most states also take Monday, 9 November as a holiday.
Are Elevete's Deepavali sweets halal?
Both are made by hand with halal certified ingredients, in the same kitchen as the rest of our range. Our guide on how to check a bakery's halal certification explains what that covers.
Is the burfi eggless?
Yes. The Mithai Burfi Gift Box contains no egg. It does contain dairy and nuts, and our kitchen also handles wheat and egg.
How many people does each box feed?
The burfi box has 25 pieces, about 12 people at two each. The cake bites board has 64 pieces, about 30 people at two each.
How do I store burfi?
Keep it in the fridge. It is best consumed within three days.
Are the Deepavali boxes available all year?
No. Both are a limited Deepavali menu, made by hand in small batches. We can never make enough for the season, and once they are sold out, we can only help with our regular menu.
Are you open on Deepavali?
Yes. We are open throughout the Deepavali holiday, including 8 and 9 November. Our festive menu is first come, first served, so order in advance.
Do you deliver on the same day?
Yes, and it is free. Order before 6pm for KL, Selangor and Putrajaya, or before 4pm for Johor Bahru, in any slot still open at checkout.
Selamat Hari Deepavali from all of us at Elevete. Order the burfi gift box or the palkova cake bites while they last.