Last update:October 30, 2024, 09:54 IST

Diwali celebrations are the perfect opportunity to get together with loved ones, and what better way to bond than with 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 neighbors, and from our relatives to work colleagues, 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 don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of snacks that are perfect for any festive gathering. So, let’s dive into these delicious and easy snack ideas that will make your Diwali spread a real highlight:

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Diwali Snack Recipes

Aloo Pyaaz Kachori

One of the most popular snacks, this dish features a crisp, flaky exterior made from maida dough, enveloping a spicy and flavorful filling of aloo (potato) and pyaaz (onion). The filling can be customized to create different versions. It is best served with hot or sweet banana chutney.

Corn Bhel

The best way to celebrate corn is with this delicious sweet, spicy and crunchy dish known as Chinese style corn bhel. It’s a delicious blend of fresh corn kernels, potato pieces and sev, all mixed with tangy chutney and spices.

Sabudana Vada

Sabudana Vada is a crunchy, crispy and incredibly tasty Indian appetizer. It can be enjoyed alone or with tomato ketchup or spicy green chutney. To prepare this dish, soak the sabudana (tapioca pearls) in water until it becomes soft enough that it can be easily mashed. Once softened, mix it with rice flour, chaat masala, coriander leaves, chopped green chilies, peanuts or cashew nuts, salt, red chili powder, hing (asafoetida ) and more rice flour before shaping them into vadas. They are best served hot.

Potato Paneer Bites

These mouth-watering bites, packed 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 chili paste, then coated in a mixture of flour and breadcrumbs before being fried until crisp. Serve them hot, with tomato ketchup or a dip.

Schnitzel pizza

This dish is sure to impress adults and children alike. Short rib 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 sweet corn, as well as oregano, chili flakes, salt and pepper. This mixture is sandwiched between slices of bread, folded into a cutlet shape, then fried.