A collection of 58 Diwali Snack Recipes that are sure to light up your Diwali Party! These recipes are easy - most of them can be made ahead so that you can spend more time with your guests than in the kitchen.
It’s Diwali time! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
Diwali is downright my most favorite festival of the year! I just love the way homes and hearts light up around Diwali and my kitchen is already lit up with all the festive awesomeness that I can’t wait to share with friends and family.
Amongst the most beautiful festivals celebrated across India, Diwali is all about the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and food over mood! While laddoos and kheers are staples on the Diwali sweets table - samosas, aloo tikkis, kebabs and all those diwali snack recipe get my party started.
So here are over 58 finger-lickin good, traditional and fusion diwali snack recipes to get your diwali appetizer menu lit up! Spread the light, love and cheer you guys! Happpppppppppy Diwali!
Want to create a Diwali Menu? I have a collection of over 60 Diwali recipes that you can choose from!
Beginner Recipes
Corn Bhel
Chinese style Corn Bhel is a sweet, spicy, crunchy recipe which really celebrates corn. Takes only 10 minutes to put together and makes the best 5PM snack on a rainy day.
Check out this recipeBread Chaat
A super creative way to make chaat by using bread as base and topping it with all the chaat essentials - boiled potatoes, onions, coriander chutney, imli chutney and sev. This is like a cross between sev puri and dahi vada and its so so good.
Check out this recipeTandoori Paneer Tikka in the Oven
This is the best Tandoori Paneer Tikka in the oven you'll ever make at home! Same restaurant style taste, but roasted in a home oven.
Check out this recipeBeet and Goat Cheese Quinoa Patties
A healthy snacking option, these Beet and Goat Cheese Quinoa Patties are a great way to use up veggies and make for a delicious addition to breakfast or a salad.
Check out this recipeHealthy Aloo Paneer Tikki
Healthy north indian style aloo paneer tikkis are the perfect and easy appetizer for chilly evenings or when you have guests over!
Check out this recipePaneer Pakora Recipe 2 Ways
Here's a recipe for super crispy paneer pakoras, done two ways. These pakoras have soft paneer on the inside and a really crispy batter outside!
Check out this recipeCrispy Masala Vada
This Masala Vada recipe will give you crispy vadai inside out. The trick is to grind everything coarsely and fry these on a medium flame to allow them to cook properly and crisp up.
Check out this recipeMirchi Bajji - 2 Ways
Mirchi Bajji is a fantastic monsoon snack and another addition to the pakora series. I'm showing you how to make them two ways - with a potato (aloo) stuffing and an onion coriander stuffing.
Check out this recipeChinese Style Paneer Kathi Roll
Delicious street style Indian snack - these Kathi rolls are filled with a chilli paneer filling stuffed in a flaky, crispy paratha
Check out this recipeVegetable Pakoras
Watch recipe video above. It is the season for vegetable pakoras, spicy green chutney and masala chai. And I'm bringing you a recipe that has been tailored specifically for maximum crunch factor. These have a secret ingredient that makes every bite super crunchy and extra crispy.
Check out this recipeCrunchy Roasted Indian Masala Chickpeas
An easy foolproof recipe for Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas flavored with Indian Masala. This recipe is sure shot way to get super crunchy chickpeas or chanas.
Check out this recipeChilli Lime Sweet Potato Wedges
Baked chilli lime sweet potato wedges are the perfect healthy snack. These are oven roasted with crispy edges and soft, creamy centre. Turn these into sweet potato nachos or dip these wedges into a dipping sauce - either way you’ll love these! Gluten free, vegan and super easy to make!
Check out this recipeEasy Aloo Chaat - Delhi Style
This addictive Indian street food snack is a must make because the flavors of aloo chaat are unbeatable!
Check out this recipeCrispy Honey Chilli Potatoes
Watch Recipe Video Above. Crispy Honey Chilli Potatoes are a super addictive snack - fried potato fingers are tossed in a sesame honey chilli sauce that's sweet and spicy and will give you sticky fingers that you'll be licking to get every last bit of sauce!
Check out this recipeNo Brainer Loaded Nachos Platter
This no brainer loaded nachos platter is the perfect party food for a crowd. Cheesy, crunchy, loaded with toppings, super easy and great as a game day snack.
Check out this recipeSoya Hara Bhara Kebabs
Easy to make soya hara bhara kebabs are a healthy twist to restaurant style hara bhara kebabs. These are perfect if you are looking for vegetarian kebabs to serve your guests!
Check out this recipeKachhe Kele (Green Plantain) ke Kebab - Vegan and Gluten Free
Kachhe kele ke kebab are made with raw bananas or green plantains and are a healthy and nutritious snack, particular during Navratri. Check out this easy recipe which is also vegan and gluten free!
Check out this recipeOnion Pakora
With my easy dry batter trick, you'll always have crispest onion pakodas. These make for a fantastic evening or pre-dinner snack and work really with my coriander chutney or just plain ketchup!
Check out this recipeCrispy Baby corn Fry
Crispy, crunchy baby corn fry is ridiculously easy and so addictive. It's the perfect 5 PM, rainy day snack and very kid-friendly.
Check out this recipeCrispy Falafel
The key to making really crispy falafel is using dried chickpeas that have been soaked for at least 12 hours. Stay away from canned chickpeas because they are cooked and won't hold shape. Combined with herbs, garlic, onion, chillies and spices, falafels are a flavour bomb!
Check out this recipeAir Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Learn how to make super crispy air fryer sweet potato fries. All you need is 4 ingredients and 20 minutes! The air fryer in my opinion produces much better results than the oven which takes longer to cook
Check out this recipeAir Fryer Brussel Sprouts - Sweet and Spicy
Brussel Sprouts roasted in the Air Fryer to crispy perfection with sweet, spicy, garlicky flavours that are addictive!
Check out this recipeAir Fryer Kurkuri Bhindi
This air fryer kurkuri bhindi is perfect for easy cooking and even easier eating! It’s a game changer, made with pantry staples and hardly any oil. And it tastes even better than when you deep fry it in oil. Serve it as an appetiser, snack or even for lunch along with some dal and roti.
Check out this recipeDahi Sandwich
These sandwiches make a great after school snack or anytime snack because they are quick and healthy. You get a super creamy filling but without using any mayonnaise - thats the magic of hung curd or greek yogurt! Use crunchy vegetables that can stand up to the yogurt without losing too much water too fast for best results.
Check out this recipeAir Fryer Papdi
Papdis are an addictive snack and are generally deep-fried. But this air-fried version gives the same extra-crispy result without the extra oil. These are sooo good you'll probably finish them in one sitting!
Check out this recipeHariyali Paneer Tikka
This Hariyali Paneer Tikka brings a refreshing twist to your typical paneer dishes. It's made with straightforward ingredients but delivers bold flavours that'll surprise you!
Check out this recipeIntermediate Recipes
Toasted Bombay Sandwich
Right off the streets of bombay, a spicy, masaledar aloo masala is sandwiched between two slices of bread along with sliced veggies and green chutney and grilled to perfection!
Check out this recipeHomemade Cheese Balls
Nobody can resist these so make extras! The outside is crunchy and inside is creamy, gooey and has melty cheesy center. My fail proof method to double crumb these will ensure you have perfect cheese balls every time
Check out this recipeGobi Manchurian
Easy Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo Chinese recipe where super crispy cauliflower florets are tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce in a way that they remain crispy till the end!
Check out this recipeSabudana Vada Bombs stuffed with Paneer
Taking Sabudana Vadas to the next level with these amazing Sabudana Bombs that have a delicious, creamy paneer filling inside. These are hearty, filling cutlets that are perfect for breakfast or as a snack, and can be made for Navratri as a fasting dish.
Check out this recipeRailway Style Veg Cutlets
Veg Cutlets or Veg croquettes are a crispy tea time snack that everyone will love. Made with a potato beetroot filling and a vermicelli coating, these are crispy outside and really flavourful inside.
Check out this recipeBest Homemade French Fries
Always wanted to make crispy, fast food joint style french fries at home? These are better than the french fries you get outside because you know exactly what goes into them. It takes a few steps but the result is gorgeous golden, crispy fries that can be served immediately or frozen for later so you always have a stash in your freezer.
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Crispy Chilli Babycorn
If you love babycorn, this recipe is just for you. Crispy, deep fried baby corn is tossed with aromatics, onions, capsicum and Chinese sauces to create a fantastic Indo Chinese appetizer.
Check out this recipeJalapeno Three Cheese Samosa
Super cheese jalapeno three cheese samosas are sure to become a favourite because who can resist gooey stringy cheese stuffed in crispy samosa wrappers! These vegetarian samosas have a filling of mozzarella, cream cheese, smoked cheddar and jalapenos and folding them is really easy too.
Check out this recipeStreet Style Chilli Paneer
Make street style chilli paneer easily with this recipe! Sweet, spicy, tangy with soft cubes of crispy paneer - this recipe is irresistable!
Check out this recipeDomino's Style Garlic Breadsticks - Two Ways
Dare I say that these Dominos style garlic breadsticks are even better than the original! We are showing you how to make them two ways - plain and stuffed with cheese. They have a beautiful crunchy crust with soft, garlicky bread on the inside.
Check out this recipeEasy Pani Puri
Called golgappa, or puchkas, I’ve included detailed steps on how to make the puris, the filling, and jaljeera to get that street style Pani Puri flavour!
Check out this recipeCrispy Veg Nuggets with Sichuan Sauce
These veg nuggets are a great alternative to chicken nuggets. They happen to be vegan, and are loaded with veggies. Kids and adults both love them!
Check out this recipeVegetable Pakoras
Watch recipe video above. It is the season for vegetable pakoras, spicy green chutney and masala chai. And I'm bringing you a recipe that has been tailored specifically for maximum crunch factor. These have a secret ingredient that makes every bite super crunchy and extra crispy.
Check out this recipeCrispy Honey Chilli Potatoes
Watch Recipe Video Above. Crispy Honey Chilli Potatoes are a super addictive snack - fried potato fingers are tossed in a sesame honey chilli sauce that's sweet and spicy and will give you sticky fingers that you'll be licking to get every last bit of sauce!
Check out this recipeChilli Cheese Garlic Bread
The ultimate combination of spicy, cheesy, and garlicky flavours with this irresistible chilli cheese garlic bread
Check out this recipeMexican Corn Fritters
Mexican Corn Fritters can be made with either fresh or frozen corn. The batter is made with chickpea flour and cornflour which makes these gluten free too. Flavored with jalapenos, paprika and lots of fresh cilantro, these are crispy outside and have a balance of sweet and spicy flavors that are so yum! Watch the recipe video above for step by step directions.
Check out this recipeAdvanced Recipes
Veg Spring Roll
Veg Spring Roll is an addictive Chinese appetizer that's made with a noodle filling encased in a wheat-based pastry wrapper. Wrapped like mini burritos and deep-fried till crisp, these are the first things to go at a party. I recently discovered that these get just as crispy in the air fryer so I've added instructions below for air fryer spring rolls as well.
Check out this recipeThe Best Indian Punjabi Samosa
This is definitely the best Indian punjabi samosa you'll every make at home! I'm arming you with step by step directions and a recipe video for you to follow. So you can learn how to make the samosa dough, the aloo stuffing and how to easily wrap them.
Check out this recipeCrispy Thread Paneer
Super crunchy appetizer with marinated pieces of paneer wrapped in cooked noodles and deep fried. Nobody can resist these!
Check out this recipeChinese Potli Samosa Wontons
Love samosas? These Indo-Chinese vegetarian potli samosa wontons are going to blow you over! Also includes recipe for homemade samosa wrappers!
Check out this recipeMomos Recipe - Veg and Chicken
Make momos at home with this easy recipe for momo wrappers, veg and chicken filling. The result are momos that have a thin wrapper and are stuffed to the brim with the most amazing fillings
Check out this recipeSoya Manchurian
Soya Manchurian is a delicious Asian recipe where soya chunks are tossed in a sweet and spicy Chinese sauce. Goes best with hakka noodles and fried rice.
Check out this recipeVegetarian Gyoza Potstickers with Carrot and Paneer
These vegetarian gyoza potstickers are stuffed with a delicious mixture of carrot, shiitake mushrooms and paneer and are insanely ease to make! Don't be intimidated because I have step by step instructions for you to make them at home.
Check out this recipeDips and Sauces to go with Snacks
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
Make Thai sweet chili sauce at home easily with this recipe. Just 9 ingredients and 20 minutes. Stores well for up to a month. Called nam chim kai, use this dipping sauce for appetizers, snacks, finger food or stir fries and barbecues.
Check out this recipeHow To Make Schezwan Sauce (Step by Step Video)
Learn how to make this simple indo-chinese schezwan sauce/condiment which goes really well with chicken lollipops, schezwan rice, noodles and manchurian. Makes 1.5 cups. Each serving size is estimated at 1 tbsp.
Check out this recipeSpicy Nacho Cheese Sauce in just 5 Minutes!
Spicy Nacho Cheese Sauce is really easy to make at home. It just needs seven ingredients and ten minutes and in the end you'll have a silky, smooth, cheesy sauce that you can jar and store for a couple of days or eat immediately.
Check out this recipeEgyptian Beetroot Dip
This quick and easy Egyptian beetroot dip is healthy and looks beautiful on the table, which makes it perfect to serve at holidays, parties and family get togethers. Nobody will be able to resist that vibrant color. Serve it with crackers for a crunchy, creamy combination.
Check out this recipeGarlicky Yogurt Party Dip
A light, refreshing and super addictive garlicky yogurt party dip to go with chips, wings, cutlets, fries and other finger food. Low calorie and healthy too.
Check out this recipeTamarind Chutney
Tamarind Chutney is an Indian condiment or sauce that's sweet, sour, spicy and savoury. Its generally used as an accompaniment to various Indian chaats but also works really well as a dipping sauce or a marinade. A jar will last you over a year in the fridge!
Check out this recipeGreen Coriander Chutney
This green coriander chutney recipe is the best chutney you will ever try! Its fresh, tart, sweet and spicy and goes so well with pakoras, kebabs, samosas, cutlets, fritters or even as a spread on sandwiches. This is a recipe that's pretty different from most other recipes out there, and you'll believe me when you taste it!
Check out this recipeHomemade Tomato Ketchup
This easy homemade tomato ketchup recipe has 7 real ingredients, isn't sugar-heavy and very kid friendly. As compared to store-bought ketchup which has a lot of sugar, stabilizers and preservatives, this recipe is healthy.
Check out this recipeCrazy Good Homemade Guacamole
Crazy good homemade guacamole is easier than you think. It's a simple five minute recipe that starts with choosing ripe avocados which is key. I have tips and tricks listed above to help you choose the right avocados for your guacamole, ways to store guacamole for later and some fun ideas to use any extra guac.
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