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Diwali parties are the perfect occasion to gather with loved ones, and what better way to bond than delicious treats!
These simple snacks can add a delicious touch to your Diwali celebrations. (Image: Shutterstock)
With Diwali just around the corner, we are all busy giving and receiving gifts from our loved ones. From friends to neighbours, and from our relatives to co-workers, everyone visits each other’s homes to exchange Diwali hampers. When guests arrive, the biggest question is what to serve with tea or coffee. We are sure that, just like us, you must be tired of serving samosas and pakodas.
But worry not, we have got you covered! Here’s a list of snacks that are perfect for any festive gathering.So, let’s dive into these delightful and easy snack ideas that will make your Diwali spread a true standout:
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Diwali Snacks Recipes
Aloo Pyaaz Kachori
One of the most popular snacks, this dish features a crispy, flaky exterior made from maida dough, enveloping a spicy and flavourful filling of aloo (potato) and pyaaz (onion). The filling can be customised to create various versions. It is best served with either hot or sweet banana chutney.
Corn Bhel
The best way to celebrate corn is with this delightful sweet, spicy, and crispy dish known as Chinese-style corn bhel. It is a delicious blend of fresh corn kernels, potato chunks, and sev, all mixed with zesty chutney and spices.
Sabudana Vada
Sabudana Vada is a crunchy, crispy, and incredibly tasty Indian appetiser. It can be enjoyed on its own or paired with tomato ketchup or spicy green chutney. To prepare this dish, soak sabudana (tapioca pearls) in water until it becomes soft enough to mash easily. Once softened, mix it with rice flour, chaat masala, coriander leaves, chopped green chillies, peanuts or cashew nuts, salt, red chilli powder, hing (asafoetida), and more rice flour before shaping them into vadas. They are best served hot.
Potato Paneer Bites
These mouthwatering morsels, bursting with the goodness of paneer (cottage cheese) and potatoes, are sure to please any cheese lover. The mixture is mashed and combined with salt, garam masala, and chilli paste, then coated in a mixture of flour and breadcrumbs before being deep-fried until crispy. Serve them hot, accompanied by tomato ketchup or a dip.
Cutlet Pizza
This dish is sure to impress both adults and children alike. Cutlet pizza is a quick and easy meal that uses simple ingredients. It consists of a mixture of tomato ketchup, grated cheese, onion, capsicum (bell pepper), and sweetcorn, along with oregano, chilli flakes, salt, and pepper. This mixture is sandwiched between slices of bread, folded into a cutlet shape, and then deep-fried.
