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Menu Ideas for Informal Gatherings

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So once you are done setting a date and sending out invites, what should you cook? Whether you are planning a Thanksgiving meal or a Diwali party, here are some menu ideas for an informal gathering. Best of all, get your friends a family involved!

For a light meal, serve appetizers, savory sides and salads with some protein:

Appetizers:

Chaat hors d’oeuvres  for a spicy bite to get the taste buds tingling.
Egg Bruschetta or Pizza on Bread 

Snacky breads that can stand their own: 

Besan ka Cheela

Gram Flour Pancakes/ Besan ka Cheela with Paneer
Methi Thepla/ Fenugreek Flatbread– let people use these to make their own rolls or snack on them with assorted chutneys and dips.
Egg Rolls! You cannot go wrong with a wrap- these grab and go foods are great for an informal do.

Salads that can be entrees:

Vegetarian

Summer Salad

A Stunning Cold Peanut Noodle Salad
Fruit Salad  this light and airy salad can be paired with a variety of cheese, crackers and a side of tofu for protein.

Non- vegetarian

Garden Fresh Salad with Chicken Sausage
Salmon and Quinoa Salad
Blackened Tilapia with Couscous Salad

One Pot Meals: Serve these stellar dishes with yogurt and a spicy chutney or pickle. 

Awadhi Chicken Biryani

For Eggetarians:   Herby Egg Rice
For Vegetarians: Lehsuni Palak Rice or a lip smacking Macaroni
For Non-vegetarians: Awadhi Chicken Biryani  or the Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani

Dessert: 

Mandarin Apple Upside Down Cake

Trifle – serve it with hot chocolate sauce.
Mandarin Apple Cake
Homemade Banana Ice Cream
There’s more where this came from. Check out the Recipes page or use the search bar to find recipes that are easy, delightful to cook and most importantly nourishing for your soul.

Happy Cooking!

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