50+ Diwali Snacks

Diwali is one of the most popular and the biggest festival celebrated in India. The preparation usually starts 10-15 days before which includes cleaning, decorating, shopping for new clothes and other stuff, making different diwali snacks and diwali sweets for family and also to give away as a gift. 

This year Diwali is on 31th Oct 2024 or 1st Nov 2024. But the celebration starts 2 days before and lasts for five days.

All of these diwali snacks are very easy to make and even beginners can make it without any fail. I have shared step-by-step photos to make it easier for you and much-needed expert tips.

Wishing you a very happy Diwali in advance.

My mom makes different diwali snacks and store in big dabba and those lasts for 15-20 days. We enjoy those without worrying about calories. Also we serve these snacks to the friends and families who comes over for Diwali and new year good wishes.

After marriage I have kept her tradition continue but I make small batches of diwali snacks for our family of 4.

22 Dry Diwali Snacks (Namkeen)

The below listed falls in the dry or dabba snack category. These can be made ahead of time (10-15 days before) and stored in clean, airtight containers aka dabba/Jar. Make them and enjoy throughout the week celebration of Diwali. Serve them with a cut of hot tea/coffee or munch them anytime you feel like.

Roasted Poha Chivda Recipe (Using Thin Poha)

Making this roasted poha chivda is a breeze! Every Diwali, this chivda is a must-have in my kitchen. You can whip up this healthy treat in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect quick snack for the festive season!

Chakli Recipe (Wheat flour Chakli)

Chakli or Chakri – Crispy, crunchy yet light Diwali snack made with wheat flour aka atta.

Rice Murukku (Murukulu, Jantikalu)

This is the basic murukku recipe made with rice flour and urad dal flour. It is also known as murukulu or jantikalu.

Chiwda Namkeen Recipe (Fried Poha Chivda)

Chiwda namkeen recipe – this fried, thick poha chivda is popular savory snack made during Diwali festival.

Corn Flakes Chivda Recipe (Namkeen) Makai Poha chivda

Corn flakes chivda – easy to make, healthy snack or namkeen recipe for Diwali.

Cereal Chivda (Chevdo)

Looking for a quick, crunchy snack? Try this cereal chivda (aka chevdo)! It’s a light, savory mix made from breakfast cereals, makhana, nuts, and spices. Perfect for munching on during tea time, movie nights, as a travel snack, or as a non-fried Diwali snack.

Papdi Recipe

Papdi – Flat puris made with all purpose flour. It has a crispy yet flaky texture.

Punjabi Mathri Recipe

Mathri is a traditional Punjabi snack made during Diwali or Karwa Chauth. it is one of the popular tea-time snacks.

Farsi Puri Recipe

The best Farsi Puri recipe! This crispy, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth snack pairs perfectly with a hot cup of tea. It’s a traditional Gujarati snack that’s perfect for the Diwali festival!

Baked Papdi Recipe

Baked papdi recipe – flat puris made with all purpose flour. It is baked in the oven instead of the traditional deep-fry method.

Methi Mathri

Methi mathri is a savory, flaky and deep fried snack recipe made with flour, oil, ajwain, kasoori methi and cumin seeds.

Crispy Masala Puri (Kadak Poori)

Crispy masala puri recipe – These puris are perfect as a tea-time snack.

Sev Recipe (Homemade, Thin, Besan Sev)

Sev recipe – it is made from gram flour aka besan and seasoned with salt and pepper.

Tikha Gathiya

Tikha gathiya is a popular Gujarati snack recipe. Crunchy, spicy thick sev made from besan and spiced with red chili powder.

Aloo Bhujia (Aloo Sev)

Aloo Bhujia or crispy aloo sev is perfect savory tea-time snack or Diwali snacks. Make a big batch, store in container and enjoy it for weeks

Namak Para Recipe (Namak Pare)

The BEST crispy, crunchy Namak Para! These are often made during Diwali, Holi, or Karwa Chauth festivals. Whether you’re snacking solo or sharing with friends and family, Namak Pare adds a delightful crunch to any moment!

Shakarpara Recipe (Shankarpali)

Shakarpara is a traditional Indian snack, often enjoyed during special festivals like Diwali, Holi. You’ll need only 4 ingredients and turn out crispy, crunchy, and flaky with a touch of sweetness.

Gujiya Recipe (Mawa Gujia)

Gujiya is a traditional sweet, deep-fried, half-moon shaped dumpling.  Holi or Diwali festival is incomplete without this mawa gujiya recipe.

Karanji Recipe (Maharashtrian)

This Maharashtrian karanji recipe makes crispy and flaky (khuskhusit) outer cover with sweet coconut stuffing. A must-have sweet snack for festivals

Nankhatai Recipe (Indian Cookies)

An easy nankhatai recipe – Indian cookies! It’s deliciously rich, lightly sweet with a crisp, flaky and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

21 Diwali Party Snacks

These below listed snacks should be made freshly as garama garam diwali snacks. These are perfect for parties or get-to-gather. Serve them with coriander chutney, mint chutney or tamarind date chutney. Or serve them with a hot cup of tea/coffee.

Punjabi Samosa Recipe

The BEST and only Punjabi samosa recipe you’ll ever need! These samosa turn out perfect every time with a crispy, flaky outer cover and deliciously spiced potato stuffing.

Baked Samosa

Baked samosa recipe – Let’s take the healthy route to popular punjabi samosa. Instead of deep frying, we will be baking then oven.

Batata Vada Recipe

Batata vada is the popular Maharashtrian street food. This can be served with a hot cup of tea/coffee or with dipping sauces like cilantro chutney or ketchup. Or use them in making vada pav.

Bread Vada

Bread vada – crispy, delicious fried snack that tastes best with chutney or chai.

Bread Roll Recipe

Bread Roll Recipe with potato stuffing – great snack or appetizer which is crispy from the outside. 

Veg Cutlet

Learn how to make veg cutlet easily at home. It is perfect as a snack or starter with mint chutney or green coriander chutney.

Hara Bhara Kabab

These are restaurant style hara bhara kabab which are crispy from the outside and soft from inside. These are best as a party appetizer or snack

Veg Kabab (Seekh Kabab)

The popular Seekh kabab made vegetarian. These veg kabab are incredibly delicious and very easy to make at home.

Veg Kofta Recipe

Veg Kofta Recipe – cooked mixed vegetables are mixed with spices and besan, then formed into balls and deep fried till crisp and golden brown.

Dal Vada Recipe (Gujarati Moong Dalwada)

Moong dal vada recipe, simply the best and so delicious. This Gujarati dalwada tastes best with sliced onions and fried green chilies.

Palak Pakoda

Palak pakoda – whole spinach leaves are coated with spiced gram flour batter and deep fried till crisp.

Aloo Pakora Recipe (Potato Bajji)

Perfectly crisp aloo pakora recipe! This potato bajji is the most common snack to enjoy with a cup of tea on a rainy day.

Onion Pakoda (Kanda Bhaji)

Onion pakoda recipe or kanda bhaji – deep-fried onion fritters made with gram flour and spices. I have added some rice flour which helps to make it crispy.

Methi Gota

Methi Gota- Gujarati tea time snack made from besan (gram flour) and fenugreek leaves. Gota has soft and spongy texture.

Lilva Kachori

Lilva Kachori Recipe – a traditional Gujarati snack/farsan that is perfect for winter or rainy days.

Air Fryer Falafel Recipe

These air fryer falafel are super crispy from the outside and moist, fluffy from the inside. Let’s make them healthy, low-calorie without compromising taste and texture.

Tandoori Aloo Tikka

baby potatoes are coated with thick, spiced yogurt and then baked/roasted in the oven to the perfection.

Paneer Tikka Recipe (Oven & Stovetop)

Everyone loves this paneer tikka as a starter! Make this at home with the same charred flavor you get in the restaurants.

Veg Momos Recipe

Veg Momos Recipe with step by step photos – This is the popular street food in India which is originally a Tibetan recipe.

Veg Puff Recipe (Bakery Style Vegetable Puff)

Read the notes to get the best, perfect, flaky layered texture. This is an Indian bakery style vegetable puff recipe. These are SO EASY to make, plus taste and texture are PERFECT. A must try and a keeper recipe!

Paneer 65 Recipe (Hyderabadi Paneer Starter)

This is the best Paneer 65 I’have ever had! It is spicy and deliciously flavorful. This paneer 65 recipe is made in the air fryer.

12 Indulging Breakfasts/Snacks

The below listed falls in the heavy, indulging Diwali snacks, breakfast category. This can be eaten as a brunch with your family on the festival days.

Instant Pot Pav Bhaji Recipe (30 Minutes Only)

Make popular Indian street food pav bhaji in instant pot in 30 minutes only. Bhaji is spiced, mashed vegetable curry, topped with butter, onions and served with butter toasted buns.

Frankie Recipe (Bombay Veg Frankie Roll)

This easy Indian veg frankie roll recipe is one of the TASTIEST ways to enjoy street food. It is called ‘Indian burrito’ or ‘Bombay burrito’ or ‘Indian wrap’.

Samosa Chaat Recipe

The perfect tongue-tickling samosa chaat recipe! It is made with 6 main elements and is the perfect make-ahead party appetizer or snack.

Dahi Vada Recipe {No-Fry Or Deep-Fried}

This dahi vada recipe is much better than the one you get from street vendors in India. The vada always comes out super soft, melt-in-your-mouth kind.

Chole Bhature Recipe

The easiest, tastiest chole bhature recipe! A classic North Indian combo where spicy, tangy chickpea curry topped with tangy potatoes served with puffy, soft, and fluffy bhature. This recipe is a Delhi street-style chole bhature recipe.

Maharashtrian Poori Bhaji

Poori bhaji is the classic breakfast or brunch combo of warm aloo bhaji with puffed, hot puris. This is the Maharashtrian style puri bhaji recipe.

Punjabi Aloo Puri Recipe

This easy-to-make, delicious Punjabi aloo puri makes a great weekend brunch or breakfast. This aloo curry is no onion no garlic gravy dish.

Bedmi Aloo

Bedmi aloo recipe is a spicy, delicious potato curry served with bedmi puri.

Poori Masala

South Indian style potato masala made with boiled, crumbled potatoes in mild, flavorful gravy. It is served with hot, puffed pooris.

Matar Kachori

Matar kachori recipe – It has perfect crisp, flaky texture with very flavorful green peas stuffing inside.

Dal Pakwan Recipe

Dal pakwan is the most popular Sindhi breakfast or brunch dish made on special occasions or weekends. This is a super filling and indulging breakfast that can be served as a meal (lunch or dinner) too.

Misal Pav

Misal Pav is a traditional Maharashtrian dish. Here dry sabzi is made from sprouted moth beans. That is topped with spicy gravy, fresh onion, tomato and farsan. This is served with side of pav.