30+ Mouth-Watering Diwali Snack Recipes You Should Try

There is a month left for Diwali, but preparations have already started at every house. Some are cleaning their homes, and others may order gifts for their loved ones. But for me, the excitement of Diwali is only because of its snacks. My mother makes some of the best snacks on this occasion. Well, this year, I am not at home, but I tried some of my mother’s Diwali snack recipes. 

Furthermore, you all must be living with your parents, but if not, try these recipes; I am sure you guys will like them. These recipes are not only easy to make but also taste delicious. You are wrong if you think the snacks only include Gujiya and Namak para. Today, I will give you the list of collection of Diwali desserts and snacks. 

Top Diwali Snack Recipes to Try This Diwali

1. Chakli 

2. Shankarpali 

3. Nankhatai

4. Bhakarwadi

5. Mathri 

6. Gujiya

7. Chivda

8. Cornflakes Chivda

9. Oats Chivda

10. Puran Poli

11. Sev

12. Aloo Bhujiya

13. Ribbon Pakoda

14. Omapodi 

15. Mixture 

16. Sweet Appam

17. Oatmeal Cookies 

18. Coconut Cookies

19. Samosa

20. Gulab Jamun

21. Jalebi

22. Thekua

23. Vegetable Pakoras

24. Soya Hara Bhara Kebabs

25. Onion Pakora

26. Air Fryer Kurkuri Bhindi

27. Cheese Balls

28. Pani Puri

29. Besan Ladoo

30. Gajar ka Halwa

31. Milk Cake

32. Moong Dal ka Halwa

33. Dhokla

34. Sooji ka Halwa

35. Dahi Vada

1. Gujiya

Gujiya is one of the main Diwali snack recipes that require less preparation time. It is a deep-fried snack that can also be eaten as a dessert. It is like a pastry filled with Khoya, which includes cardamom, cashews, raisins, grind sugar and more. Gujiya is very popular in North India and is a popular snack to eat in Holi, another important festival. After frying the Gujiya, dip it into a sugar syrup and enjoy. 

2. Chivda

Chivda is made with Poha, dried red chilli, nuts, spices and more. It is one of the popular evening snacks and is served with tea. It is crunchy, salty, and savoury in taste. Add red chilli and nuts in a pan, and then add spices and Poha. Add salt, and your tasty Chivda is ready. It takes 30 minutes to prepare. To enhance the taste of Chivda, add curry leaves. 

3. Vegetable Pakoras

Vegetable Pakoras are one of the popular Indian traditional dishes that take less time to get prepared. It is easy to prepare; make a gram flour batter and add spices. Now, wash the vegetables and cut them into pieces. Mix in the batter and deep fry in the oil. Serve it with green chutney and tea. Add rice flour and chop the vegetables finely to make your Pakora crispier. 

4. Thekua

Thekua is a popular sweet from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the popular Diwali snack recipes that can be prepared with fewer ingredients. It is crispy and sweet in taste, and you can eat it with a pickle. To prepare Thekua, take a bowl and add wheat or flour or sooji, sugar, and cardamom. Prepare a dough, give it a circular shape, and fry it in the oil. It is a special sweet on Chaath Puja. 

5. Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is among the popular Diwali desserts. It is easy to prepare and tastes flavoursome. Making Gulab Jamun is easy; you can make a dough by adding ghee, sugar, and flour. Make balls from the dough and add cardamom seeds to it. Heat ghee in a pan, add the balls to it, deep fry it, and make sugar syrup. After the balls cool down, put them in the sugar syrup, and the Gulab Jamun is ready. 

6. Moong Dal ka Halwa

Moong Dal ka Halwa is a sweet dish prepares on Diwali. It is a flavourful and healthy dessert. To prepare moong dal, soaked moong dal, milk, sugar, ghee, and dry fruits are requires. To enhance the taste of halwa, add cardamom powder. Moong Dal ka halwa contains many nutrients such as zinc, protein, and iron. 

7. Dhokla

Dhokla is a popular Gujarati dish. It is not a Diwali snack but can be eaten on occasion. It is easy to cook, protein-rich, and filled with carbohydrates and nutrients. Dhokla is also beneficial for digestion-related problems. If you are with your family this Diwali, try Dhokla, which tastes delicious. It is also a good option for people looking for weight-loss food

Last Line

Diwali is an occasion that feels different because of the lighting and snacks. It is also one of the important festivals for Indians. There are many Diwali snack recipes that you should try. Well, I am going to make my snacks. You can read and try making these snacks at home.

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