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50+ Diwali Recipes–Sweets, Savories, Appetizers, Mains and Desserts

Published: Oct 28, 2016 · Modified: Sep 23, 2020 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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An exhaustive collection of 50+ Diwali recipes from sweets to savories to appetizers to mains to desserts and beverages. Everything you need and more to fill your bellies and others’ for this festive season!

A Collection of 50  Diwali Recipes - Sweets, Savories, Appetizers, Mains and Dessert

I cherish and celebrate all festivals. The memories these have built for me in my lifetime so far, surpasses anything else that makes me so happy. I have always loved all festivals and holidays and have only been adding more to the list as the years of my life in this country has increased.

Here is a pretty exhaustive collection of all possible recipes you will need to make you mithais / sweets for Diwali or to have a fabulous Diwali dinner party! I hope you enjoy making and relishing these as much as I enjoyed putting it together for you.

Happy Diwali!!

Mithais / Sweets

Aval Laddoo / Poha Laddoo with Coconut ~ Beaten Rice and Coconut Balls
Coconut Khoya Laddoo
Maaladdu / Maladu / Pottukadalai Ladoo ~ Roasted Gram Dal Balls
Besan laddoo with Pumpkin Spice - Diwali Recipe
Besan Laddoo with Pumpkin Spice
okkarai
Okkarai ~ Roasted Chana Dal with Jaggery and Coconut
Sweet Payar Sundal for Navarathri - Green Moong Dal with Jaggery, Cardamom and Coconut
Sweet Payar Sundal ~ Green Mung with Jaggery, Cardamom and Coconut
Sooji Halwa - Sweet Semolina Pudding - Diwali Sweets
Sooji Halwa–Sweet Semolina Pudding
Pressure-Cooker-Carrot-Halwa-Indian-Festival-Recipes-Diwali-Recipes-Indian-Sweets-Dessert
Pressure Cooker Carrot Halwa with Condensed Milk ~ Indian Style Carrot and Condensed Milk Pudding
Pineapple Halwa
Easy 20 minute Unniappam ~ Deep Fried Rice Flour Pancakes Sweetened with Jaggery
Polenta Kesari ~ Indian Style Polenta Sweet Pudding | Gluten Free

Savories

Spicy mixture ~ South Indian Trail mix
Chivda-Chiwda-Savory-Beaten-Rice-Flakes-with-Peanuts-Indian-Festival-Recipes-Diwali-Recipe
Chivda–Savory Beaten Rice Flakes with Peanuts
Kara Sev – Fried Spiced Chickpea Flour Sticks

Beverages

Cardamom Rose Milk
https://www.cookingcurries.com/minty-peach-lassi/
Minty Peach Lassi
Watermelon Ginger Masala Lime Soda
Watermelon Ginger Masala Lime Soda
Sambharam – Spiced Buttermilk

Appetizers

Paneer Tikkis with Butternut Squash
Paneer Butternut Squash Tikkis
Garam Masala Butternut Squash Crostini with Cilantro Sage Chutney
Pinto Beans Sundal - Navarathri / Navratri
Pinto Beans Sundal
Tomato-Basil-Cannellini-Bruschetta-The-Tuscan-Way
Toamto basil Cannellini Bruschetta
Scallion Cilantro Hushpuppies
Scallion Cilantro Hushpuppies
Smashed Chickpeas, Feta, Lemon Triscuits
Truffle Polenta Crostini
Vazhakka Bajji – Raw Banana Fritters

Mains : Curries / Rice Dishes (bread recipes for Naan / parathas, will be up soon. Apologies for that!)

Paneer Methi Pulao - Vegetarian Indian Gluten Free Recipe
Paneer Methi Pulao
Tawa Pulao - Basmati Rice with Vegetables and Spices - Vegan, Gluten Free, Indian Food - www.cookingcurries.com
Tawa Pulao
Paneer Jalfrezi – Paneer Stir Fried with Vegetables
Matar Paneer – Paneer and Green Peas in a Spiced Tomato Sauce
Paneer Tikka Masala - Grilled Marinated Paneer in a Creamy Tomato Sauce - Gluten Free Vegetarian - www.cookingcurries.com
Paneer Tikka Masala – Marinated Grilled Paneer in a Creamy Tomato Sauce
Palak Paneer – paneer in a mildly spiced Spinach Sauce
Dal Fry
Zucchini Koottu – Zucchini with Moong Dal and Coconut
Lauki Chana Dal
Lauki Chana Dal
Dal Palak - Spinach with Moong Dal- Vegan | Gluten Free
Dal Palak – Spinach with Moong Dal
Rajma Masala
Potato curry with Coconut Milk
Indian Style Mashed Potatoes with Curry Leaves and Coconut Oil - Vegan | Gluten Free - www.cookingcurries.com
Indian Style Mashed Potatoes with Curry Leaves and Coconut Oil
Potato Onion Tomato Curry
Achari Aloo Chole
Aloo Gobhi Capsicum

Desserts

Carrot Vermicelli Pudding
Aval payasam
Aval Payasam | Rice Flakes Pudding with Coconut Milk and Jaggery
Paal Payasam
Pal Payasam – Rice and Milk Pudding
Gothambu Payasam
Gothambu Payasam | Broken Wheat Coconut Milk Pudding with Jaggery
Slow COoker Pal Ada Pradhaman - Rice Pasta and Milk Pudding
Slow Cooker Pal Ada Pradhaman – Rice Pasta and Milk Pudding
Ada Pradhaman | Rice Pasta Pudding with Jaggery and Coconut Milk

A little something different – Indian flavor fusion

Chai Masala Spiced White Chocolate Cremem Brulee
Chai Masala Spiced White Chocolate Creme Brulee
Chai Masala Spice and Cashew Nuts Shortbread Cookies
Eggless Honey Cardamoma Cookies
Eggless Honey Cardamom Cookies
Ginger Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Vegan Mango Ice Cream
Vegan Mango Ice Cream – Only 3 Ingredients
Mango Fool / Mango Parfait with Cardamom Scented Whipped Cream and Saffron
Mango Fool – Mango parfait with Cardamom Whipped Cream
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