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festival, homemade, indian food nomenclature, meal, Party Dips, Snacks  /  October 31, 2021

Ideas for the most Delicious Diwali Party

by kitchenpostcards

It’s that time of the year when we’re counting down the days to our favourite festival, Diwali. Even though we now live miles away from India, there’s something in the air that brings back the familiarity of the festive time back home. The expat in us channels their inner Amrish Puri from DDLJ and reminisces about biji ke haath ka khana and mithai!

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So what do we do to deal with the homesickness and cravings for yummy Indian food? We cook and invite friends and family here to wrap our selves in that warm cozy feeling that one gets during this beautiful festival of lights.

But whether you are miles away from India or sitting in your pind, here are some menu ideas for your Diwali parties and festivities that will help you have a delicious Diwali!

Snacks:

Serve from a choice of homemade Murmura Chiwda, Dahi Bhalle, Aloo Chaat, Sweet Potato Chaat, Pakore, Chutneywale Aloo, a variety of Hummus, Pita chips, Guacamole or even a light sprouts salad to get the party started.

Murmura Chiwda – Diwali Essential Puffed Rice Namkeen with Peanuts
Dahi Bhalle
Aloo Pyaaz ke Pakode
Sweet Potato Chaat & the secrets of Chaat masala!
Easy Hummus with Sesame Seeds
Roasted Mushroom Hummus with Black Gram
The Prettiest Hummus ~ Beetroot Hummus
Homemade Whole wheat Pita & Pita Chips
Guacamole
Tadka Sprouts
Chutneywale Aloo – Fries with Mint Coriander Chutney

Mains:

For the mains, don’t hold back! Put in some love and make a delicious pot of  dal along with either paneer, potatoes, Karari Bhindi or Tadka Gobhi. You can never go wrong with a combination of any of these. 

Panchmel Dal – Five Lentil Soup in Instant Pot
How to Dhaba and other stories ~ Dhabe wali dal and Jeera Aloo
Dal Makhni ~ Creamy Black lentils
Sabz Kadhi
Mahn di Daal – Whole Black Lentils
Punjabi Chhole
Kurkuri Bhindi
Kadhai Paneer
Matar Makhane – Puffed Lotus Seeds with Green Peas
Tadka Gobhi ~ Spicy Cauliflower Stir Fry
Chatpate Chhote aloo
Bedmi Aloo ~ An Old Delhi Special Brunch
Crispy Aloo Chaat
Instant Pot Rajma – Curried Kidney Beans

Sweets:

Diwali is incomplete without Besan ladoo and a wide spread of Indian mithais like Besan halwa, Malai halwa, Gulab kheer, Meethi Sewiyan, Lagan Nu Custard, Aata Halwa, Sooji halwa, Meetha Pulao and many more. For a change you could also serve baked and ‘no-bake’ desserts like a White Ganache Tart, Trifle or a Lemon Polenta Cake.

Besan Ladoos
Malai Halwa
Rose Kheer and Adventures with Gulkand, a rose petal jam
Zarda in Instant Pot
A Rich Aata Halwa (Whole Wheat Dessert)
Meethi Sewiyan ~ Sweet vermicelli pudding
Lagan Nu Custard with Persian Flair – A Plum Mango Ginger Chutney
Sewiyan or Payasam~ Sweet Treat for Festivals 
Meetha Pulao
No Bake Strawberry & White Chocolate Ganache Tart
Mom’s trifle in a jiffy
Lemon Cornmeal Cake inspired by Nigella’s Lemon Polenta Cake

And, if you still need help making up your mind –  this little list of ideas might help. 

Hope you and your family have a joyous Diwali! 

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