These vegetarian Diwali recipes are quick and easy, and will make the festive season even more fun! A collection of appetizers, mains and desserts for you to choose from.
Diwali is one of my favorite times of the year — the lights, the laughter, and of course, the food! If you’re looking for Diwali recipes that are equal parts easy, flavorful, and totally festive, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve rounded up some of my go-to Indian recipes that always shine on the party table — think crispy paneer tikka, fusion pani puri , rich and creamy dal makhani, or decadent jalebis, kheer, and loads of Indian mithai. These are the kind of dishes that look impressive, taste amazing, and don’t keep you chained to the kitchen.
The best part? So many of these recipes can be cooked or prepped ahead of time, which means less stress for you and more time to actually enjoy the celebrations. From crowd-pleasing snacks and hearty curries to festive sweets, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here to put together a spread that’s delicious and manageable. So light up those diyas, gather your loved ones, and let’s make this Diwali all about good food, good vibes, and stress-free hosting! ✨
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Appetizers and Snacks for Diwali
Air Fryer Paneer Popcorn
Crispy on the outside, soft and juicy on the inside, this air fryer paneer popcorn recipe makes for on delicious and healthy appetizer or a fun drinking snack!
Papad Bowl (Katori) Chaat
Edible papad bowls (katori) filled with peanut chaat – this one’s crunchy, tangy, and zesty – and an absolute delight!
Anar Pani Puri
A sweet, tangy, spicy, and insanely delicious concoction, this anar pani puri water takes your favorite chaat a notch higher!
Guava Pani Puri
Tangy, spicy, sour, this guava pani puri has the most delicious fruity kick and is perfect for the festive season. Takes your regular pani puri several notches higher
Moong Sprouts Apple Salad
Crunchy, zesty, tangy, this moong sprouts and apple salad makes for a healthy Diwali starter or snack. Served in 3 different ways for a fun twist each time!
Beetroot Tikki | Beetroot Cutlet
Healthy, easy to make, and incredibly delicious, these vibrant beetroot tikkis are crispy on the outside, soft inside, and full of flavour in every bite!
Cucumber Sushi
A crunchy and refreshing vegetarian appetizer, this cucumber sushi has got everything – crunch, umami, and texture. Plus, it’s really healthy and look good too!
Cucumber rolls
Crunchy, refreshing, creamy, and insanely delicious, these cucumber rolls are unlike anything you’ve ever had before. Makes for a gorgeous Diwali appetizer ✨
Air Fryer Bang Bang Cauliflower
One bite in and you’ll wonder how cauliflower got this fun; crunchy, saucy, and full of flavour, Bang Bang Cauliflower is the ultimate snack upgrade.
Sprouts Dhokla
Quick and easy, yet insanely healthy and delicious, this moong sprouts dhokla makes for the perfect party appetiser or 5 pm snack!
Paneer Beetroot Toast
Tangy, herby, and incredibly vibrant, this paneer beetrooat toast is the easiest NYE appetizer or game night snack!
Asian Cucumber Salad with Tofu
Creamy, spicy, herby, refreshing, and crunchy is the best way to describe this Asian cucumber salad with tofu that’s cooling and sooo perfect for the summer!
Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor—these Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect bite-sized appetizer!
Hara Bhara Kebabs
These Hara Bhara Kebabs made with greens and potatoes are the OG 90s snack best served with green chutnye or ketchup!
Air Fryer Aloo Samosa
Just as flaky and crisp as the real deal – without all the excess oil – these air fryer aloo samosas is here to become your newest favorite, guilt-free tea time snack!
Nepali Mushroom Salad | Mushroom Sadheko
Bold, fiery, and addictive, this Nepali Mushroom Salad or Sadeko is easy and comes together with simple ingredients. But don’t be fooled, because one bite, and I promise you won’t be able to stop!
Air Fryer Potato Chips
These air fryer potato chips as crispy, light, and crunchy as it’s packaged counterparts, but this one’s made from scratch in the air fryer which makes it a whole lot cleaner and healthier ❤️
Sooji Fries
Another recipe on my tiffin-series, these sooji fries are a healthier, more wholesome replacement to regular French fries. The kids love these too!
Achaari Paneer Naan Bombs
Gooey, cheesy achaari paneer-filled naan bombs are a true flavour bomb. I make this in my pizza oven for that perfect bake!
Chinese Bhel
Saucy, crispy, spicy, tangy… Chinese Bhel is a flavor and texture bomb. It’s the easiest thing to whip up both for random chat cravings and unexpected guests.
Air Fryer Roasted Makhana and Nuts
Makhana is the new healthy snack! It’s wonderfully crispy, irresistibly crunchy, and oh-so-delicious, plus, they’re a breeze to whip up. With the air fryer at work, there’s no need for excess oil, and in just 20 minutes, you’ve got a wholesome snack ready to enjoy!
Broccoli Tikki | Broccoli Cutlet
Loaded with veggies, paneer, and cheese, this broccoli tikki makes for a quick, wholesome, and filling snack for kids and adults alike!
JOWAR DHOKLA / SORGHUM DHOKLA
Try this recipe to make soft & healthy jowar dhokla at home. Dhoklas are a savoury and mildly sweet sponge-like snack which is steamed and incredibly healthy. Serve it with a coconut chutney for a delicious breakfast or snack.
Cornflakes Chivda | Trail Mix
Crispy textures and savory flavors come together to make this Cornflakes Chivda, which is the perfect snack for tea-time or in between meals!
Namak Para
Namak Para is a popular Indian snack that’s usually made during festivals like holi and diwali for an easy, satisfying snack. Generally made with all maida (all purpose flour), I actually prefer this version where all purpose flour and whole wheat flour are used in equal quantities.
Easy Aloo Chaat – Delhi Style
This addictive Indian street food snack is a must make because the flavors of aloo chaat are unbeatable!
Jalapeno Three Cheese Samosa
Super cheese jalapeno three cheese samosas are sure to become a favourite because who can resist gooey stringy cheese stuffed in crispy samosa wrappers! These vegetarian samosas have a filling of mozzarella, cream cheese, smoked cheddar and jalapenos and folding them is really easy too.
Watermelon Pizza
Quick and easy, this watermelon pizza is the perfect summer staple! Made with juicy watermelon slices and topped with creamy cheese sauce and some fresh fruits, this dish is the perfect 5 pm snack or party appetiser!
Healthy Aloo Paneer Tikki
Healthy north indian style aloo paneer tikkis are the perfect and easy appetizer for chilly evenings or when you have guests over!
Vegetable Pakoras
Watch recipe video above. It is the season for vegetable pakoras, spicy green chutney and masala chai. And I’m bringing you a recipe that has been tailored specifically for maximum crunch factor. These have a secret ingredient that makes every bite super crunchy and extra crispy.
The Best Indian Punjabi Samosa
This is definitely the best Indian punjabi samosa you’ll every make at home! I’m arming you with step by step directions and a recipe video for you to follow. So you can learn how to make the samosa dough, the aloo stuffing and how to easily wrap them.
Crispy Honey Chilli Potatoes
Watch Recipe Video Above. Crispy Honey Chilli Potatoes are a super addictive snack – fried potato fingers are tossed in a sesame honey chilli sauce that’s sweet and spicy and will give you sticky fingers that you’ll be licking to get every last bit of sauce!
Paneer Pakora Recipe 2 Ways
Here’s a recipe for super crispy paneer pakoras, done two ways. These pakoras have soft paneer on the inside and a really crispy batter outside!
Green Coriander Chutney
This green coriander chutney recipe is the best chutney you will ever try! Its fresh, tart, sweet and spicy and goes so well with pakoras, kebabs, samosas, cutlets, fritters or even as a spread on sandwiches. This is a recipe that’s pretty different from most other recipes out there, and you’ll believe me when you taste it!
Crackling Spinach
Crispy Fried Spinach is basically deep fried spinach tossed with ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, salt, sugar and chilli flakes. It’s like a party in your mouth!
Crispy Thread Paneer
Super crunchy appetizer with marinated pieces of paneer wrapped in cooked noodles and deep fried. Nobody can resist these!
Gobi Manchurian
Easy Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo Chinese recipe where super crispy cauliflower florets are tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce in a way that they remain crispy till the end!
Railway Style Veg Cutlets
Veg Cutlets or Veg croquettes are a crispy tea time snack that everyone will love. Made with a potato beetroot filling and a vermicelli coating, these are crispy outside and really flavourful inside.
Onion Pakora
With my easy dry batter trick, you’ll always have crispest onion pakodas. These make for a fantastic evening or pre-dinner snack and work really with my coriander chutney or just plain ketchup!
South Indian Mushroom Pepper Fry
Simple, easy south Indian mushroom pepper fry is a great way to use mushrooms in sabji. Spicy, peppery, this is best served with malabar parottas and rice
Chinese Style Paneer Kathi Roll
Delicious street style Indian snack – these Kathi rolls are filled with a chilli paneer filling stuffed in a flaky, crispy paratha
Easy Tandoori Whole Baked Cauliflower
Easy tandoori whole baked cauliflower recipe which makes a stunning, healthy vegetarian main course!
Sabudana Vada Bombs stuffed with Paneer
Taking Sabudana Vadas to the next level with these amazing Sabudana Bombs that have a delicious, creamy paneer filling inside. These are hearty, filling cutlets that are perfect for breakfast or as a snack, and can be made for Navratri as a fasting dish.
Street Style Chilli Paneer
Make street style chilli paneer easily with this recipe! Sweet, spicy, tangy with soft cubes of crispy paneer – this recipe is irresistable!
Hariyali Paneer Tikka
This Hariyali Paneer Tikka brings a refreshing twist to your typical paneer dishes. It’s made with straightforward ingredients but delivers bold flavours that’ll surprise you!
Dahi Vada
If you’re looking for a delicious snack to try, consider making Dahi Vada or Dahi Bhalla! This North Indian chaat has a versatile taste and texture thanks to the different ingredients involved. It has all the sweet, sour, salty and spicy elements of a chaat, making it an ideal evening snack!
Air Fryer Kurkuri Bhindi
This air fryer kurkuri bhindi is perfect for easy cooking and even easier eating! It’s a game changer, made with pantry staples and hardly any oil. And it tastes even better than when you deep fry it in oil. Serve it as an appetiser, snack or even for lunch along with some dal and roti.
Tamarind Chutney
Tamarind Chutney is an Indian condiment or sauce that’s sweet, sour, spicy and savoury. Its generally used as an accompaniment to various Indian chaats but also works really well as a dipping sauce or a marinade. A jar will last you over a year in the fridge!
Bread Chaat
A super creative way to make chaat by using bread as base and topping it with all the chaat essentials – boiled potatoes, onions, coriander chutney, imli chutney and sev. This is like a cross between sev puri and dahi vada and its so so good.
Corn Bhel
Chinese style Corn Bhel is a sweet, spicy, crunchy recipe which really celebrates corn. Takes only 10 minutes to put together and makes the best 5PM snack on a rainy day.
Veg Spring Roll
Veg Spring Roll is an addictive Chinese appetizer that’s made with a noodle filling encased in a wheat-based pastry wrapper. Wrapped like mini burritos and deep-fried till crisp, these are the first things to go at a party. I recently discovered that these get just as crispy in the air fryer so I’ve added instructions below for air fryer spring rolls as well.
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Diwali Mains
Paneer Do Pyaza
Rich, spicy, tangy, and loaded with texture, this paneer do pyaza is a classic restaurant style dish that tastes incredible with some naan!
Jackfruit Biryani | Kathal Biryani
This jackfruit biryani packs a punch with juicy jackfruit and big, comforting flavors – mimicking the texture and flavors of meat, but in a 100% vegetarian biryani.
Veg Kadai | Veg Kadhai
This Veg Kadai is a celebration of Indian cooking. It’s got veggies, masalas, and a creamy red gravy that tastes delicious scooped with some naan or roti ❤️
Dhaba Style Paneer Masala
A spicy, flavorful paneer curry with the same rustic flavors from a highway-side dhaba. Serve it with rice, naan, or roti for a delicious meal!
Paneer Ghee Roast
Ghee roast is traditionally made with Chicken or even seafood but here’s a vegetarian version which is just as good. Dry roasted spices are ground to a smooth paste and as the name suggests, cooked in a lot of ghee. This ghee roast masala coats the paneer cubes and gives it an irresistible flavour and aroma. You can whiff it from a mile away!
Mushroom Ghee Roast Tacos
Rich, refreshing, and wholesome is the best way to describe these Mushroom Ghee Roast Tacos. You’ve never had anything like this before!
Dhaba Style Aloo Palak
Rustic and smokey flavors come together to make this dhaba style aloo palak. It’s a quick and easy dry sabzi that tastes best with roti or naan.
Orange Rasam
Spicy, tangy, zesty, yet incredibly refreshing, this Orange Rasam will be your new favorite way of making this traditional South Indian staple dish.
Dahi Tadka | Chukauni
Dahi Tadka or Chukauni is a simple recipe takes plain dahi (curd) and levels it up with a spicy, aromatic tempering of spices and oil. A total summer staple!
Punjabi Kadhi Pakoda
Punjabi Kadhi Pakoda is punchy, sour and spicy. It’s different from other versions of kadhi pakodi because of its use of spices, onions, garlic and tomatoes. Pair it with steamed rice for the ultimate comfort food!
Vrat Wale Aloo (No onion, no garlic) | Dahi Wale Aloo
When you want something quick, filling, and vrat-friendly, nothing beats a bowl of dahi wale aloo. Simple spices, creamy yogurt, and soft potatoes come together in a dish you’ll make on repeat.
Paneer Kali Mirch
Simple yet stunning, this mild black pepper-based paneer gravy is creamy and luscious. It’s a hit with both adults and children!
Dal Makhani – The Ultimate Recipe! for Stovetop, Pressure Cooker and Instant Pot
This is the ultimate recipe for dal makhani – a buttery, luscious lentil curry. The lentils are cooked in an onion, tomato mixture and finished with a lot of cream. This recipe is a weekend project, but it’ll make you enough that leftovers will last you a few days.
Kerala Veg Stew
This Kerala Veg Stew is comfort in a bowl. It’s a super simple yet delicious recipe that’s mildly spiced and the perfect vehicle to dip dosas and appams in. It’s usually served as breakfast, but can be eaten for lunch as well as dinner.
Chana Aloo or Chhole Aloo Masala (Spicy Chickpeas and Potato Curry)
Chana aloo or chhole aloo is one of the most delicious Indian curries you’ll ever taste! Spicy, moderately hot and packed with flavor.
Restaurant Style Paneer Butter Masala
Here’s an easy recipe for the perfect restaurant style paneer butter masala. It’s a luscious onion tomato gravy with creaminess from cashews, khus khus (poppy seeds), butter and cream. Soft paneer simmered in this gravy is a big hit with everyone
Vegetable Korma Curry
This authentic vegetable korma curry has a creamy cashew sauce as a base and is loaded with wholesome vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower florets, peas, french beans and even carrot – it packs in the perfect medley of crunch and vegetable goodness in every spoon. Perfect comfort food which can be served as a soup, or with a side of rice and naan bread.
Authentic Saag Paneer
You are going to love this healthy saag paneer which is an easy, Indian recipe thats full of flavor and uses a combination of mustard greens or arugula and spinach. It’s gluten free, ready in 30 minutes and is perfect with naan or parathas.
Easy Palak Paneer Recipe
This is the easiest recipe you’ll find for Palak Paneer. No blanching spinach, no heavy spices and the result is a luxurious, creamy restaurant style dish that takes only 30 minutes to make.
Dhaba Style Dal Fry
Spicy, smokey and really authentic Indian punjabi Dhaba Style Dal Fry (lentil curry soup). A quick 30 minute recipe which is wholesome and healthy. This recipe has been re-tested and updated.
Vegetable Jalfrezi
This restaurant style vegetable jalfrezi may have a long list of ingredients but if you prep ahead, you’ll be surprised at how fast it comes together. It’s mildly spiced, and packs in a lot of veggies! Just use what you have at hand.
Creamy Matar Paneer Curry
Easy to follow recipe for creamy matar paneer curry which is ready in under 30 minutes. Comforting and home style, this ghar ka khana recipe is a winner!
Healthy Palak Paneer Kofta Curry
Simple recipe for healthy paneer koftas simmered in a palak or spinach curry plus a tip to get restaurant style green colour without food colouring.
Spicy Achari Paneer
An authentic recipe for spicy achari paneer or cottage cheese in pickling spices to surprise your family!
Pav Bhaji – Mumbai Style
A really unique take on mashed vegetables, Pav Bhaji is a popular street food where cooked vegetables are tempered with spices and butter and mashed till creamy and buttery
Lasooni Corn Palak | Makai Palak
A lush green spinach based gravy thats mildly spiced and extra garlicky with sweet corn in it. This restaurant style Indian curry is creamy, flavourful and has a beautiful texture.
Rajma Recipe (Easy Rajma Masala)
Rajma Masala is comfort food at its best. Kidney beans or rajma is cooked and then simmered in a luscious onion tomato gravy till thick and tasty. Best served with steamed rice and ghee!
Dhaba Style Moong Dal
Make moong dal even more tasty with this Dhaba Style version which makes this dish spicy and smoky and absolutely perfect for a family lunch or dinner.
Restaurant Style Mushroom Masala
This mushroom masala is made restaurant style and has a spicy, tangy curry with matar to add more texture and freshness. Pair this with parathas or rice for a really satisfying lunch or dinner!
Amritsari Dal
Amritsari Dal is a thick, luxurious dal recipe that is tempered with spices and aromatics to create a dish that only needs some lachha paratha to mop it up.
Potato Curry (No Onion Garlic)
This is the simplest, easiest potato curry. It has no onion no garlic and uses just one spice. But don’t worry, the simplest flavours come together to make a really delicious curry!
Pindi Chole | No Onion Garlic Chana
Pindi Chole is a very flavourful chickpea curry recipe that has no onion, garlic or tomatoes. It has a typical dark colour that comes from cooking it slowly on a cast iron pan or kadhai. Serve with bhaturas, naan or kulchas, this can double up as breakfast, lunch or dinner!
No Onion Garlic Shaam Savera Kofta
Shaam Savera or Palak Paneer Kofta Curry is a delicious way to up your kofta game and put something on the table that really stands out. This is a no onion garlic recipe for those who follow the sattvic lifestyle or want something extra special for Navratri
Langar wali Dal
Langar wali Dal is the dal served at Gurdwaras across the world. It’s creamy, smokey and has a beautiful finish from the tempering. This dal has a special place because it’s prepared by volunteers.
Shahi Paneer
Velvety smooth gravy, soft cubes of paneer and a tonne of flavour makes this dish truly royal. This is a Punjabi version of Shahi Paneer which is why the gravy is orange-ish and not white.
Diwali Sides
Air Fryer Dinner Rolls
Pillow-y soft, buttery goodness: that’s how I’d describe these Air Fryer Dinner Rolls. Making them doesn’t get easier than this!
Instant No Yeast Naan in 30 minutes
Instant No Yeast Naan bread recipe which doesn’t require any yeast or eggs and takes only 30 minutes from start to finish and can be made on the gas stove in a skillet. No oven or tandoor.
Kabuli Chana Pulao
Kabuli Chana Pulao is a one pot recipe where spices, chickpeas and rice are cooked together till the rice is fluffy. It’s a delicious weeknight dinner that doesn’t take long to cook and tastes best when paired with raita.
Thecha Naan | Stuffed Chilli Cheese Naan
Cheesy garlicky and spicy, this Thecha Naan is made with a roasted garlic and chilli stuffing making it super delicious!
Perfect Jeera Rice (Indian Cumin Rice)
This recipe for jeera rice (Indian steamed cumin rice) will never fail you! You don’t need a rice cooker or fancy equipment to make this. Just a few ingredients and a pot and you’ll have fluffy, flavorful jeera rice ready in under 10 minutes.
Tender Coconut Appam | Palappam
Soft, fluffy and lacy is the best way to describe these Tender Coconut Appams. With a little prep and a handful of pantry staples, making appam at home is incredibly easy. Serve it with some Veg Stew for a comforting and wholesome meal!
Rice Idiyappam
Light, delicate, beautifully steamed and absolutely addictive, these rice idiyappams look complicated but are insanely easy to make!
Tahari
Tahari, a beloved rice dish in Uttar Pradesh, is a go-to for vegetarians. This one-pot wonder combines rice with winter veggies like potatoes, green peas, and cauliflower. It’s a delightful, comforting dish, ideal for those days when you crave something easy yet satisfying!
Three Bean Salad
This three bean salad makes for a super healthy and delicious meal. it’s crunchy and creamy with a refreshing salad dressing that takes the whole dish a notch a higher!
Pressure Cooker Veg Pulao (Rice Pilaf)
This pressure cooker veg pulao recipe is fragrant, fluffy and perfect every single time! Making this in an instant pot or any other pressure cooker ensures that everything cooks fast. Cooked with whole spices and lots of vegetables, this is the perfect side dish. Watch Video ABOVE.
Instant Ragi Dosa
Ragi dosa is an instant dosa recipe that’s also a great way to include millets in your diet. It doesn’t need any grinding or fermenting. Rich in iron and fibre, these dosas are healthy, hearty & nutritious. The trick is to make sure the batter is the consistency of milk.
Raw Mango Rice
Make the most of mango season with raw mango and turmeric rice. Use brown rice for a healthier alternative to Maavinakayi Chitranna/ Mangai sadham as it is locally called.
Ragi Idiyappam
Quick and easy, this ragi idiyappam is a healthy addition to your meal rotation. Tastes delicious with chutney as well as curry
Soft Rotis – How to make them at home
Making soft rotis at home only needs two ingredients – atta (wholemeal wheat flour) and water. From kneading the dough to rolling them out and cooking them, the entire process takes approx 10-15 minutes with some resting time in between. Once you master this skill, homemade bread is never far away!
Easy Lemon Rice (Yellow Rice)
A really simple lemon rice recipe – it’s flavored with lime juice and zest so that the rice really packs a punch and is full of flavor. Made all in one pot from start to finish, this yellow rice is easy to put together and is excellent with raita on the side.
Chutney Dal Paratha
The perfect way to turn leftover parathas into something yummy and nutritious, these chutney dal parathas make for the perfect breakfast for the whole family, kids included!
Kasuri Methi Parathas | Fenugreek Flatbread
Recipe for easy, flavorful kasuri methi parathas or fenugreek flatbread. No yeast or eggs required and they only take minutes!
How to make the Perfect Pooris
Ever wonder how restaurants get those picture-perfect puffed pooris every single time? The secret? A few tiny tricks you’ll wish you knew sooner.
How to make Ghee Rice
Ghee Rice is a simple recipe that takes less than twenty minutes to make. Its flavorful, aromatic and a great way to elevate steamed rice if you want something extra on the table!
Ladi Pav
Ladi Pav is a Mumbai style dinner roll thats really soft, buttery and has a beautiful crumb. Its served traditionally with pav bhaji, misal pav or for vada pav
Indian Raita – How to make it and its many variations!
Raita is a delicious Indian side that has a cooling effect. It’s made with whisked plain yogurt and is really versatile – so you can add your favorite mix ins to it. Its similar to tzatziki but not as thick and can be made sweet or savory.
Asian Slaw | Healthy Cabbage Salad
This Asian Slaw salad that’s made with crunchy veggies and a sweet and spicy sauce. It’s the perfect refreshing summer salad that’s filling yet super light on the stomach.
Bhatura
Bhaturas are deep-fried Indian flatbreads with a light and airy texture that makes them the perfect accompaniment to soak up any curry.
Lachha Paratha
Flaky, layered paratha that’s crispy through and through. It’s made with just four ingredients and looks gorgeous as you can see multiple layers in each paratha.
Onion Raita
Onion Raita or Pyaaz ka Raita is an easy vegetarian raita recipe where onions and mint are mixed with curd or yoghurt. Its cooling, refreshing and goes really well with biryanis, pulaos and spicy curries.
Drinks
Pudina Chaas or Mint Chaas
Super refreshing, this pudina chaas is extremely cooling in nature and has a herby, fresh flavour from mint. Takes minutes to put together and can be enjoyed every day in the summer
Beetroot Chaas
Flavoured with beetroot, this version of chaas or Indian buttermilk really packs a punch and looks beautiful because of its natural pink colour.
Masala Chaas (Indian Spiced Buttermilk)
Masala Chaas is lightly spiced with ginger, green chillies with a tempering on top. It’s also called majjige, and is a super refreshing summer drink made from yogurt.
Diwali Recipes for Desserts
Orange Makhana Pudding
Fresh and zesty meets the sweetness of milky pudding in this Orange Makhana Pudding. A super simple Diwali dessert that’s sweet, creamy and citrus-y and looks gorgeous on the table!
Orange Kalakand
A creamy, zesty, and super moist version of the popular Bengali sweet, Orange Kalakand is the perfect for the festive season ✨
Rose Kacha Golla
This rose kacha golla is a super moist and delicious variant of the popular Bengali sweet, sandesh. It’s floral notes and melt-in-mouth texture will make this your favorite Diwali mithai ✨
Saffron Milk Pudding Bites
This Saffron Milk Pudding Bites has a fun creamy, jelly-like texture and a warm, cosy flavor. It’s an easy-peasy mithai that smells and tastes of Diwali 🪔
Rasmalai Sandwich
This Rasmalai Sandwich is the crunchy, crispy, and healthy version of the Bengali rasmalai. This is a really simple recipe that comes together with just pantry staples and tastes like a party in your mouth ✨
Coconut Pudding With Pineapple Jelly
Creamy, coconut-y, fresh, and loaded with texture, this coconut pudding with pineapple jelly is the kind of dessert that no one can eat just one!
Healthy Chocobar | Homemade Chocobar Ice Cream
A sweet treat that’s actually good for you – this healthy chocobar ice cream is creamy, nutty, chocolate-y, and made with the most clean, wholesome ingredients!
Homemade Jalebi – Thin and Crispy
Thin and crispy jalebis are everyone’s undoing. Make them at home now with easy step by step instructions that’ll give you the best homemade jalebis every single time. Perfect for festivals like Diwali and Holi when you want a feast that doesn’t take ages to make.
Orange Posset
Tangy, creamy, and decadent, this orange posset is one of the easiest and most delicious desserts you’ll ever make!
Eggless churros
These eggless churros are a total flavor and texture delight! Made from simple ingredients in under 30 minutes, this is a delicious and fun dessert you just need to try!
Sooji Halwa
This dessert made of semolina is my mum’s recipe which has a very caramel and nutty note that just makes it absolutely delectable.
Paneer Chocolate Pudding
A rich and creamy chocolate pudding that’s high in protein, easy to make, and sooo chocolate-y! Desserts really do not get better than this!
Rasmalai Cake
An Indian fusion dessert that combines the gooey textures of tres leches cake and our favorite Indian mithai rasmalai – this is a dessert you need to try at least once!
Malpua
Crispy malpuas in a sweet syrup is the ideal dessert for Holi! My recipe helps you make almost an instant version of this famous Indian sweet!
Ragi Chocolate Cake
This cake is made with 100% Ragi flour which also makes it gluten free. The result is a perfectly moist and fluffy cake with a solid chocolate-y-ness.
Rice Kheer
This easy rice kheer or chawal ki kheer is probably the most popular Indian dessert there is. Made with long grained basmati rice and sweetened with condensed milk, it’s simple enough that you can make it often, and elegant enough to serve to guests!
Lavender White Chocolate Truffles
Lavender white chocolate truffles are fragrant, creamy white chocolate bites that are perfect for the festive season and holidays! Use them to serve as mini desserts, or for gifting.
Garam Masala Eggless Apple Bundt Cake
Garam Masala Eggless Apple Bundt Cake – easy, moist, spiced cake made with fresh apples and glazed with a brown butter rum sauce.
Festive Chocolate Rice Kheer (Pudding)
Super easy recipe for a festive chocolate rice kheer pudding made without condensed milk but still really creamy. Perfect for your Diwali dessert table or any other Indian festival. Actually you won’t need a reason to make this one!
Healthy Quinoa Apple Kheer
Healthy quinoa apple kheer is a low calorie Indian festival dessert, full of fiber and nutrition and a perfect way to celebrate Diwali or Dussehra with your family!
Baileys Chocolate Ice Cream
Baileys Chocolate Ice Cream is an easy no churn recipe that only requires a blender. With an intense chocolate flavor and a nice hit from the Baileys, this ice cream will become a firm favorite when you want to cool off during hot summers. Top this with seal salt if you are feeling extra fancy! Takes exactly five minutes to make and then freeze.
Instant Rabdi
Here’s the short and sweet way to make delicious Instant Rabdi! I’m showing you how to cut the time to make rabri in half with some paneer and condensed milk.
Eggless Chocolate Pudding Cake
Self saucing eggless chocolate pudding cake has a crinkly top, a moist cakey texture and a pool of chocolate sauce. Made very quickly in the microwave, truly decadent, we love serving this with vanilla ice cream on top!
Eggless Lemon Cake
Tart and sweet, this eggless lemon cake is the perfect blend of both! Really soft and moist, this recipe is a keeper.
These Diwali recipes are sure to make this festive season even more special! Pick your favorites and build your own menu – something that’ll work for you. And have a happy and safe diwali!
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