Diwali 2025: 5 Quick & Tasty Snacks to Light Up Your Celebration

Diwali is almost here, and parties with family and friends are just around the corner. And what’s a celebration without irresistible snacks? If you’re looking for something different yet utterly tasty, here are five snack ideas to light up your festive menu.

1. Tandoori Paneer Tikka

No tandoor? No problem! Oven-baked paneer tikka can be just as flavorful.

How to make: Cut paneer into bite-sized pieces and prep capsicum, tomato, and onion. Marinate with sour cream, spices, lemon juice, ajwain, salt, and a little oil. Thread the paneer and veggies onto skewers, brush with butter or oil, and bake at 230-250°C for 15–20 minutes until lightly browned. Serve with green chutney, chaat masala, and a lemon squeeze.

2. Crispy Vegetable Pakoras

Perfect with evening tea or during a card game, pakoras are a Diwali must.

How to make: Thinly slice veggies like cabbage, onion, carrot, or cauliflower. Mix with herbs, green chillies, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, and flour to make a stiff dough. Drop spoonfuls into hot oil, flatten slightly, and fry until crisp and golden.

3. Chatpat Peanut Chaat

A tangy, crunchy snack that’s quick to whip up.

How to make: Lightly roast peanuts in olive oil with minced garlic (optional). Mix with chopped vegetables, season with salt, red chilli powder, and tamarind juice. Finish with fresh coriander and, for a tangy twist, add raw mango.

4. Loaded Nachos Platter

A party favorite that’s as fun to assemble as it is to eat.

How to make: Layer nachos on a platter, top with refried beans and tomato salsa, add charred corn, pour over cheese sauce, and garnish with coriander. Serve immediately with a chilled drink. The combination of gooey cheese, crunchy nachos, and spicy beans is irresistible.

5. Cheese Garlic Breadsticks

Crunchy outside, soft inside, and totally addictive.

How to make: Prepare a soft yeast dough and let it rise for an hour. Roll into a rectangle, brush with garlic butter, and top with parmesan and mozzarella. Bake at 245°C for 8 minutes until golden and bubbly. Slice and serve warm, guaranteed to vanish fast!

These five snacks are easy, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for a festive Diwali vibe. Whether you want something traditional, tangy, or indulgently cheesy, your guests will leave asking for seconds.