Top 5 Delicious Recipe Ideas For Diwali

Beyond lights and sweets, Diwali is more about spending time with family, friends, and delicious food. Of course, sweets always steal the spotlight every festive season; the savory bites shouldn’t go missing from the table. So, if you’re planning a family dinner or hosting a Diwali party at your home, it’s time to make your celebrations extra special with some truly mouthwatering dishes that go beyond the usual.

Read this article to explore some of the most delicious and delectable recipe ideas you can try for Diwali 2024.

From spicy paneer tikka to dahi ke kebab, here are some recipes—from appetizers to the main course—that promise to bring a festive warmth and satisfy all your cravings this celebration.

This staple recipe but with a spicy twist will stand out at your party. Moreover, these grilled to perfection paneer tikka skewers are truly the crowd-pleasers.

In a bowl, combine together yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, garam masala, cumin powder, and salt to prepare a marinade. You can also squeeze some lemon juice for that zesty flavor. Coat the diced pepper and let it sit for about an hour. On the skewers, thread the marinated paneer cubes and grill until they turn slightly brown on the outside. Serve with fresh mint chutney and enjoy!

While arbi may not be a common vegetable on your Diwali menu, it is really an irresistible and unique dish. Crispy on the outside and spiced just right, the crispy masala arbi is indeed a must-have.

In a pressure cooker, boil the arbi until it turns soft; peel the skin once done. Proceed by shallow-frying the chopped arbi slices in the heated oil until it turns crispy and brown. Toss the fried arbi slices together with spices—cumin powder, turmeric, chili powder, amchur, and salt. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve as a Diwali appetizer.

Loaded with the goodness of green veggies, such as spinach, peas, and potatoes, these nutrition-packed kebabs are crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth soft inside.

In a bowl, mash together boiled peas, potatoes, spinach, spices, salt, and breadcrumbs.  Once the mixture is prepared, shape it into the form of kebabs and shallow fry in hot oil until they turn crispy golden brown. They’re all ready to be served hot as a snack during your Diwali party.

If you want to add some luxurious recipes to the Diwali menu, these yogurt-based kebabs, which are creamy inside and crunchy outside, are the perfect addition.

Combine together hung card, besan, onion, cumin powder, green chili, and salt to form a mixture smooth in consistency. Shape the mixture into small kebabs and let it refrigerate for about 30 minutes before frying. Heat some oil and shallow fry the firmed kebabs until they turn golden brown. Serve with mint-coriander chutney.

Crispy, cheese, and lots of nutrition—this is what is loaded in this palak corn cheese ball recipe that has the perfect blend of sumptuous flavors and textures.

Combine together chopped spinach, boiled sweet corn, grated cheese, bread crumbs, chili flakes, and salt to form a thick dough. Prepare small balls from the dough and deep fry them until they are perfect crispy and golden brown.

Beyond decorations, make this Diwali a hit with some unique, sumptuous recipes. From tangy masala arbi to cheesy palak corn balls, in this recipe guide we have recommended some of the best Diwali recipes to bring something new to the festive table.