Diwali is almost here, and here’s a quick round up of snacks, Mocktails and sweets you can whip up in no time. More time to party and decorate your house, less slaving on the stove. Let’s take the thinking stress away and help you plan your upcoming Diwali (or any party) with pizzazz !
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A one-stop collection of 30 dishes across mocktails, snacks, dips and desserts to help you plan the perfect Diwali Party (or any get together). 100% vegetarian with gluten free, vegan & sugar-free options included.
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5 reasons you must try these recipes :
- Quick Prep time
- Recipes are easy, and beginner friendly.
- Recipes / Portions can easily be doubled / Tripled
- Uses basic pantry essentials and then some special ones
- Vegetarian (mostly vegan), mocktails and few desserts / mithai are also sugarfree & diabetic friendly
Wishing you and yours a very festive Diwali..
Snacks / Small Eats + Dips !
- Baked Roti Nachos : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/baked-roti-nachos/
- Tandoori Alu Platter : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/tandoori-aloo/
- Airfryer Corn Kebab : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/airfryer-swiss-chard-corn-kebab/
- Airfryer Makhana Chivda : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/airfryer-makhana-chivda/
- 5 Minute Herbed Peppers : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/herbed-bell-peppers/
- Tawa Paneer Tikka :https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/tawa-paneer-tikka/
- Sowcarpet Murukku Sandwich : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/sowcarpet-murukku-sandwich-one-more/
- Brown Rice + Corn Dhokla : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/brown-rice-corn-dhokla/
- TAndoori Malai Kebab : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/tandoori-malai-broccoli/
- Veg Galouti Kebab : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/vegetarian-galouti-kebab/
Baked Roti Nachos Recipe
Baked Roti Nachos is a quick fusion snack made with left rotis (Indian Flatbread). Indo-mex fusion that is a great hit at parties or potluck
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Tandoori Aloo | Easy Party Appetisers
Tandoori Aloo (or Tandoori ‘Baby’ Potato) is a popular appetiser in the Indian (well, Punjabi) cuisine. Marinated baby potatoes baked to crispy Golden perfection in a Tandoor (or an oven), served with a spicy-tangy coriander mint sauce and a salad on the side. It often is served at parties / barbecue nights or even as a meal by itself.
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Brown Rice Corn Dhokla
Brown Rice Corn Dhokla is a Gluten free steamed snack, made from Brown Rice and Corn. Served with Mint – Coriander Chutney
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Airfryer Corn and Swiss Chard Kebab
Corn and Swiss Chard come together in a delicious kebab made in an air fryer with very little oil. This kebab is Gluten Free, Vegan and low fat too
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No Fry Dahi Bhalle | Holi and Diwali Special snack
No fry Dahi Bhalle are non-fried lentil dumplings soaked in a spicy tangy, sweet yogurt sauce. Perfect for Holi, Diwali or any other celebrations.
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5 min Herbed Bell Peppers
A quick GF, Vegan Snack / Appetiser with Bell Peppers and herbs.
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Tandoori Malai Broccoli
Tandoori Malai Broccoli is a quick to make tasty snack that is also Gluten Free. Made in the Tandoor or Oven to serve at parties or potluck.
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The BEST Airfryer Makhana Chivda
Makhana or fox nuts are roasted in the airfryer with minimal spices and almost no oil to make a crunchy, addictive AND healthy snack. Fox nuts are high in protein and fibre and makes for a delectable treat
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Sowcarpet Murukku Sandwich | Street food delights
Sowcarpet Murukku Sandwich is a delicious take on the street Sandwich with murukkus or chaklis sandwiched between a special Sandwich chutney. Served in parts of Chennai as a street food delicacy
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Brown Rice Corn Dhokla
Brown Rice Corn Dhokla is a Gluten free steamed snack, made from Brown Rice and Corn. Served with Mint – Coriander Chutney
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Vegetarian Galouti Kebab
Galouti Kebab or Galoti Kebab is a melt-in-the-mouth vegetarian version of the famous Lucknowi Galoti Kebab. Often served at Iftar or parties with a yogurt-mint dip
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Dhaba Style Dahiwali Hari Chutney
A delicious no-cook dip made with yogurt, mint and basic spices. Served with kebabs, tikkis, parathas and other snacks.
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Tzatziki | Greek Yoghurt dip
A delicious mediterranean Greek Yogurt dip served as part of a mezze platter
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Kidney Bean Sesame Seed Dip | Rajma Til Dip | GF and Vegan
A protein rich Dip made with Kidney beans & roasted sesame seeds. 100% gluten Free and Vegan
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Vegan mint pesto
A delicious pesto (dip) made with mint leaves and herbs. This recipe is Gluten Free, Vegan and Nut Free as well
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Mung Bean Hummus
Mung Bean Hummus (Moong Bean Hummus) is a healthy, low fat, low oil hummus or dip made with Whole Green Mung Beans and basic pantry spices.
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Mocktails:
- Sugarfree Saunf Sherbet : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/saunf-sherbet/
- Kokum Soda : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/kokum-soda/
- Sugar Free Kesar Badam Cooler : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/sugar-free-kesar-badam-cooler-party/
- Quick Solkadi : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/solkadi-with-twist-how-to-make-solkadhi/
- Classic Jaljeera: https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/how-to-make-jal-jeera-at-home/
- Lemon Agua Fresca : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/lemon-agua-fresca/
- Pistachio Iced Tea : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/pistachio-flavoured-iced-tea/
- Amrud ka Panha : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/amrud-ka-panha/
- Cucumber Peach Sangria: https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/cucumber-peach-sangria-non-alcoholic/
- Nam Mengluck (Thai Basil Cooler): https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/nam-mengluck-thai-basil-seeds-drink/
Kokum Jeera Soda | Kokum Fizz
Kokum Soda is a naturally cooling Summer Beverage which has medicinal properties to cool the body, aid digestion and help prevent inflammation.
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Pistachio Flavoured Iced Tea
A delicious Iced Tea with a sugar-free option, perfect for parties or to sip on a hot summer day
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Amrud ka Panha
Amrud ka Panha or Panna is a delicious Summer beverage made with pink guava pulp and basic seasonings. Served chilled
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Classic Jal Jeera | Summer Coolers
Jal Jeera is a classic Indian Beverage served during summers and parties alike. Made with homemade spices and topped with ice and mint
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Oats Masala Chaas
Oats Masala Chaas or Spiced Oats Buttermilk is a quick summer beverage combining the goodness of Oats and Buttermilk. Great for gut flora too!
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Dessert:
- Cornflakes Rabri : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/cornflakes-rabri/
- Instant Jalebi, Halwai style : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/jalebi-how-to-make-instant-jalebi/
- No Cook Brazilian Coffee Shots : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/brazilian-coffee-shots/
- Magaz Til Laddu : 10-min Magaz Til Laddu
- No Cook Mixed Dry Fruit Barfi : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/no-cook-mixed-nuts-barfi-quick-diwali/
- Vegan Chilli Chocolate Mousse : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/vegan-chilli-chocolate-mousse-easy/
- Rava Ladoo : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/rava-ladoo-semolina-ladoo-how-to-make/
- Badam Katli : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/badam-barfi-how-to-make-badam-katli/
- Maa Laddu / Pottu Kadalai Laddu: https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/maa-laddu-easy-diwali-recipes-gram/
- Oats Ladoo : https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/oats-ladoo-diabetic-desserts/
Cornflakes Rabri | Indian Desserts | Party Ideas
A densely rich Indian Dessert, Cornflakes Rabri is an insanely delish quick Indian Dessert you can whip up for Diwali, Holi or any celebration in a jiffy.
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Jalebi | How to make Instant Jalebi
Learn how to make Halwai style Jalebi at home – Instant Jalebi is perfect for DIwali or whenever you need to have a festive sweet!
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Brazilian Coffee Shots
A Zero Cook Instant dessert with Brazilian Coffee flavours. Served best chilled for party or as a summer treat
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Vegan Chilli Chocolate Mousse | Easy Desserts
A NO- COOK easy eggless chocolate and chilli mousse that can be put together for celebrations. Perfect as a single serve dessert too!
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Rava Ladoo | Semolina Ladoo | How to make Rava Ladoo
Rava Ladoo a.k.a Rava Laddu is a quick to make semolina sweet. Made as an offering to God for Janmashtami or Diwali
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Badam Barfi | How to make Badam Katli | Almond Fudge | Easy Diwali sweets
Badam Burfi or Almond Fudge is a delicious and irresistible sweet made from Almond meal, sugar. This makes for a quick treat for sweet tooth or during Diwali too!
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No Cook Mixed Nuts Barfi | Quick Diwali Sweets | Gluten Free Dishes
No Cook Nuts Barfi is a Gluten Free fudge made with nuts. Serve as a quick nibble or make for Diwali or festivals.
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Magaz Til Laddu
Magaz seeds combined with plant based sesame and organic jaggery makes this gluten free,vegan snack healthy
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Loved this collection of easy and doable recipes. pinned your post for later reference for any festive gathering. Wonderful share.
Thank you so much for stopping by, Swati!