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.
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.
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.
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.
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