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    Home » Round ups

    50+ Diwali Snacks

    Published: Oct 14, 2022 · Last Modified: Oct 26, 2020 by Kanan Patel / 13 Comments

    Diwali snacks recipes (30+ Savory diwali recipes), Diwali snacks 2016

    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 24th Oct 2022. But the celebration starts 2 days before and lasts for five days.

    4 diyas in a line with text 'Diwali snacks' on the image

    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.

    Jump to:
    • 22 Dry Diwali Snacks (Namkeen)
    • 21 Diwali Party Snacks
    • 12 Indulging Breakfasts/Snacks
    • ⭐ Reviews

    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.

    Close up of thin poha chivda in a bowl
    Roasted, Thin Poha Chivda
    This roasted poha chivda is so easy to make! Every Diwali season this thin poha chivda recipe is a must to make!
    Chakli Recipe
    Chakli Recipe (Wheat flour Chakli)
    Chakli or Chakri - Crispy, crunchy yet light Diwali snack made with wheat flour aka atta.
    Rice Murukku Recipe (Murukulu or Jantikalu)
    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.
    fried poha chivda recipe
    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 namkeen (makai poha)
    Corn Flakes Chivda Recipe (Namkeen) Makai Poha chivda
    Corn flakes chivda - easy to make, healthy snack or namkeen recipe for Diwali.
    Cereal chivda recipe | Honey bunches of oats cereal chivda
    Cereal chivda recipe (Chevdo)
    Cereal chivda or chevdo - a healthy snack recipe for this Diwali festival. This can be a great after school snack for kids.
    Papdi recipe
    Papdi Recipe
    Papdi - Flat puris made with all purpose flour. It has a crispy yet flaky texture.
    Mathri recipe | How to make mathri | Punjabi mathri recipe
    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
    Farsi Puri
    How to make Farsi puri recipe - Popular Gujarati snack made during Diwali festival. It is served with a cup of tea.
    Baked papdi recipe | Homemade oven baked papdi recipe
    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 recipe | How to make methi mathri recipe
    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 recipe | Masala poori for snack | Tea-time snacks
    Crispy Masala Puri (Kadak Poori)
    Crispy masala puri recipe - These puris are perfect as a tea-time snack.
    besan sev recipe
    Sev Recipe (Homemade, Thin, Besan Sev)
    Sev recipe – it is made from gram flour aka besan and seasoned with salt and pepper.
    Tikha gathiya recipe | How to make tikha gathiya | Gujarati snack
    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 Recipe (Aloo Sev Recipe) How to make Aloo Bhujiya Sev
    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 Para Recipe (Namak Pare or Nimki)
    Namak pare recipe (Namak Para or Nimki) – easy to make snack recipe. Make a big batch, store in the dabba and enjoy as a snack with a cup of tea.
    Shankarpali Recipe | Shakkar Para Recipe | Sweet Shankarpali
    Shankarpali (Shakkar Para)
    Shankarpali recipe or shakkar para recipe - sweet, crispy yet melt in your mouth textured, whole wheat flour biscuits.
    Gujiya Recipe (Mawa Gujiya) How to make gujia
    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.
    6 karanji arranged on serving platter which has gold flower border
    Karanji
    This Maharashtrian karanji recipe makes crispy and flaky (khuskhusit) outer cover with sweet coconut stuffing. A must-have sweet snack for festivals
    Nankhatai arranged in a plate with napkin underneath.
    Nankhatai (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.

    Samosa recipe (How to make samosa), Punjabi aloo Samosa
    Punajbi Samosa recipe
    This punjabi samosa recipe is the traditional method. Here spiced potato mixture is made for stuffing.
    Baked samosa recipe (How to make samosa in the oven), Healthy samosa
    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.
    5 batata vada seved with green chutney and meethi chutney.
    Batata Vada
    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 recipe | How to make bread vada recipe
    Bread Vada
    Bread vada - crispy, delicious fried snack that tastes best with chutney or chai.
    Bread Roll Recipe (How to make Bread Rolls with Potato Stuffing)
    Bread Roll Recipe
    Bread Roll Recipe with potato stuffing - great snack or appetizer which is crispy from the outside. 
    Veg Cutlet Recipe (How to make Vegetable Cutlet Recipe) Veg Cutlets
    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 Recipe (Restaurant Style Recipe of Hara Bhara Kabab)
    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 Recipe (Incredibly Delicious Veg Seekh Kabab Recipe)
    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 (How to make Vegetable Kofta Recipe)
    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)
    Dal Vada Recipe (Gujarati Moong Dalwada)
    Moong dal vada recipe, simply the best and so addicting. This Gujarati dalwada tastes best with sliced onions and fried green chilies.
    Palak pakoda recipe | Crispy Palak leaves pakoda recipe
    Palak Pakoda
    Palak pakoda - whole spinach leaves are coated with spiced gram flour batter and deep fried till crisp.
    Aloo pakora in a plate with green chutney in a small bowl.
    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 Recipe | Kanda bhaji recipe | Onion fritters
    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 Na Gota - Gujarati methi pakora Recipe
    Methi Gota
    Methi Gota- Gujarati tea time snack made from besan (gram flour) and fenugreek leaves. Gota has soft and spongy texture.
    Lilva Kachori Recipe (How to make Fresh Tuvar Dana Kachori)
    Lilva Kachori
    Lilva Kachori Recipe - a traditional Gujarati snack/farsan that is perfect for winter or rainy days.
    a plate of air fryer falafel served with tahini sauce on a wooden board.
    Air Fryer Falafel
    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 Recipe | How to make tandoori aloo recipe
    Tandoori Aloo Tikka
    baby potatoes are coated with thick, spiced yogurt and then baked/roasted in the oven to the perfection.
    3 skewers of paneer tikka on a plate with lemon wedges and mint leaves in the plate, mint chutney in a bowl on side.
    Paneer Tikka
    Everyone loves this paneer tikka as a starter! Make this at home with the same charred flavor you get in the restaurants.
    Momos Recipe (Veg Momos Recipe), How to make momos step by step
    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 in a plate
    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!
    How to make paneer 65
    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.

    Close up of bhaji in a bowl with garnish of butter and onion
    Instant Pot Pav Bhaji
    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.
    indian burrito recipe (Mumbai burrito)
    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’.
    A plate of samosa chaat with more samosa, onion, chutney, cilantro in the back.
    Samosa Chaat
    The perfect tongue-tickling samosa chaat recipe! It is made with 6 main elements and is the perfect make-ahead party appetizer or snack.
    2 plates of dahi vada with 2 chutneys on the side.
    Dahi Vada
    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.
    A plate of chole bhature with green chilies on the side.
    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 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.
    Aloo curry served on puri with few more puri and curry on side.
    Punjabi Aloo Puri
    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 Recipe (Bedmi Puri with Aloo ki Sabzi)
    Bedmi Aloo
    Bedmi aloo recipe is a spicy, delicious potato curry served with bedmi puri.
    Poori masala recipe | How to make potato masala for pooris
    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 Recipe | Matar ki kachori | Green peas kachori recipe
    Matar Kachori
    Matar kachori recipe - It has perfect crisp, flaky texture with very flavorful green peas stuffing inside.
    Dal Pakwan Recipe (How to make Dal Pakwan ), Sindhi Breakfast
    Dal Pakwan
    Dal Pakwan - This is authentic Sindhi breakfast dish
    Misal Pav Recipe (How to make Misal pav), Maharashtrian Misal Pav
    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.

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