Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali! As the festival of lights approaches, it’s time to fill our homes with joy, laughter, and of course, delicious food. Diwali is not just a celebration of good over evil, but also a celebration of togetherness, where families and friends gather to enjoy festive treats that make the occasion even more special. From the sparkle of diyas to the sweetness of traditional Diwali recipes, this festival is a beautiful blend of flavors and festivity.
As we gear up for the celebrations, I’m excited to share some of my favorite Diwali recipes with you. Whether it’s snacks, desserts, appetizers, or traditional Indian food, these recipes are perfect to make your festival vibrant. So, let’s bring the warmth of this festive season into the kitchen and create some unforgettable memories with these delightful Diwali treats!
I’ve gathered a wide variety of Diwali recipes for you right here in this post.
1. Diwali Recipes | Top 30 Diwali Special Recipes
Diwali Recipes | Top 30 Diwali Special Recipes
Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali! As the festival of lights approaches, it’s time to fill our homes with...
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2. Poha Chivda Namkeen Recipe | Chivda Recipe
Poha Chivda Namkeen Recipe | Chivda Recipe
Poha Chivda Namkeen is a simple namkeen recipe commonly eaten in many parts of India primarily north India. Chiwda Namkeen...
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3. Satvik Thali Recipe | Festive Thali
Satvik Thali Recipe | Festive Thali
Satvik Thali is the food of Gods. It is the food we cook to celebrate, we eat it to rejoice,...
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4. Kachori | Crispy Bedmi Puri Recipe | Bedmi Poori Recipe
Kachori | Crispy Bedmi Puri Recipe | Bedmi Poori Recipe
Kachori or Bedmi Puri is a delicious type of Indian bread that is commonly made in most parts of northern...
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5. Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabji Recipe (Indian Potato Curry)
Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabji Recipe (Indian Potato Curry)
Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabji is a staple in most Jain households. It is a simple and quick gravy recipe, perfect...
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6. Khatta Meetha Kaddu Recipe (Sweet and Sour Pumpkin)
Khatta Meetha Kaddu Recipe (Sweet and Sour Pumpkin)
A delicious side of khatta meetha kaddu which is a specialty of North Indian cuisine. It is usually served with...
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7. Amritsari Aloo Wadi Ki Subzi Recipe | Aloo Wadiyan Recipe
Amritsari Aloo Wadi Ki Subzi Recipe | Aloo Wadiyan Recipe
Aloo Wadi ki Subzi or Aloo Punjabi Wadi Subzi or Aloo Uradi is a traditional curry recipe from north India....
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8. Rice Kheer Recipe (Chawal ki Kheer)
Rice Kheer Recipe (Chawal ki Kheer)
Rice Kheer is a delicious dessert made on many festivals and occasions. It is made with slow cooking rice and...
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9. Aate ka Halwa (Kadha Prasad)
Aate ka Halwa (Kadha Prasad)
Aate ka Halwa (Kadha Prasad) is a traditional sweet prepared in many Punjabi or north Indian homes. Made with equal...
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10. Peanut Brittle Recipe | Peanut Chikki Recipe
Peanut Brittle Recipe | Peanut Chikki Recipe
Peanut Chikki | Peanut Brittle is a snack bar made with jaggery and groundnuts. This bar works as source of...
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11. Eggless Cashew Cake (Kaju Cake) Recipe
Eggless Cashew Cake (Kaju Cake) Recipe
Cashew Cake or Kaju cake is similar to Mawa cake but with curd as a base. It is rich and...
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12. Gur Ki Kheer Recipe | Jaggery Rice Pudding Recipe
Gur Ki Kheer Recipe | Jaggery Rice Pudding Recipe
Gur ki Kheer or Jaggery Pudding is a creamy rich Indian dessert, cooked with rice and involves the richness of...
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13. Homemade Dal Namkeen Recipe: Homemade Snacks Recipe
Homemade Dal Namkeen Recipe: Homemade Snacks Recipe
Homemade Dal Namkeen is a delicious multi-lentil namkeen or farsan made from scratch at home. It is truly simple and...
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14. Authentic Shahi Tukda Recipe | Shahi Tukra Recipe
Authentic Shahi Tukda Recipe | Shahi Tukra Recipe
Shahi Tukda is a dessert fit for maharajas - the shahi dessert. As the name suggests it is a rich...
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15. Malai Rabri Recipe | Lacchedar Khurchan wali Rabdi
Malai Rabri Recipe | Lacchedar Khurchan wali Rabdi
Rabri or Khurchan is a shahi dessert, cooked traditionally over slow flame. Full cream milk is allowed to thicken slowly...
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16. Strawberry Malai Kulfi Recipe | Strawberry Kulfi Recipe
Strawberry Malai Kulfi Recipe | Strawberry Kulfi Recipe
Strawberry Malai Kulfi or strawberry kulfi is a twist on classic malai kulfi. Made with condensed milk, reduced or evaporated...
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17. Mathura ke Dubki Wale Aloo Recipe | Aloo Ki Subzi
Mathura ke Dubki Wale Aloo Recipe | Aloo Ki Subzi
Mathura ke Dubki Wale Aloo is a traditional curry recipe from north India. It is a spicy gravy enjoyed best...
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18. Paneer Spinach Kofta Curry
Paneer Spinach Kofta Curry
Paneer Spinach Kofta Curry or Palak Kofta Curry is a savory preparation which has spinach and cheese fried dumplings in...
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19. Gajar ka Halwa Recipe | Carrot Halwa Recipe
Gajar ka Halwa Recipe | Carrot Halwa Recipe
Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa) or Gajrela is a traditional Indian dessert made during winter months. Fresh carrots are grated...
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20. Masala Doodh (Masala Milk) | Kadha Doodh Recipe
Masala Doodh (Masala Milk) | Kadha Doodh Recipe
Masala Doodh or Kadha Doodh is evaporated milk prepared by reducing full cream milk over a slow flame till it...
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21. Vegetable Dum Biryani
Vegetable Dum Biryani
Vegetable Dum Biryani is a delicious and aromatic rice preparation made with choicest local vegetables stir fried and par boiled...
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22. Homemade Chivda Namkeen Recipe
Homemade Chivda Namkeen Recipe
Homemade Chivda Namkeen is a healthy snack for tea-time snacking or even to serve to guests during festivals. It is...
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23. Best Pineapple Pudding Recipe | Indian Style Pineapple Pudding
Best Pineapple Pudding Recipe | Indian Style Pineapple Pudding
Pineapple Pudding is a rich dessert made using a pineapple and a secret ingredient which is hard for you to...
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24. Mawa Cake
Mawa Cake
Mawa Cake is an Eggless cake Topped with Blanched Almonds. It is rich and delicious and appeal to older generation...
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25. Paneer Do Pyaza Recipe | Authentic Restaurant Style
Paneer Do Pyaza Recipe | Authentic Restaurant Style
Paneer Do Pyaaza is a savory mix of paneer, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, and spices. This is an all-season recipe...
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26. Dahi Bhalla
Dahi Bhalla
Dahi Bhalla is a tasty snack or a side served with full course meal. It is like a Lentil Dumplings...
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27. Moong Dal Chilla Recipe/ Moong Dal Cheela Recipe
Moong Dal Chilla Recipe/ Moong Dal Cheela Recipe
Moong Dal Cheela or moong dal chilla is a delicious snack made with Split Green Gram. It is a Savory...
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28. Eggless Mawa Cupcakes Recipe | Mawa Cake Recipe
Eggless Mawa Cupcakes Recipe | Mawa Cake Recipe
Mawa Cupcakes are delicious cupcakes made with rich mawa (dried milk fat) and then topped with Pistachios. They are similar...
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29. Kesar Shrikhand Recipe
Kesar Shrikhand Recipe
Kesar Shrikhand is a delicious Indian dessert, made using hung yogurt or Greek yogurt. It is mildly sweet and very...
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30. Basundi Recipe | Basundi Sweet Recipe
Basundi Recipe | Basundi Sweet Recipe
Basundi is a thick and rich Indian dessert made with Evaporated Milk & Dry-Fruits. It's a Pudding of reduced milk...
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31. Chickpea Masala | Chole Masala
Chickpea Masala | Chole Masala
Chole Masala, Punjabi Chole, Chickpea Masala is a delicious north Indian curry, made using boiled chickpeas or chole in a...
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32. Namakpaare
Namakpaare
Namakpaare is the most loved snack in India in my opinion! They are crispy, bite-sized, and extremely delicious. Namakpaares are...
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33. Panjiri Recipe
Panjiri Recipe
Panjiri/Desiccated Coconut Mini Cakes is sugar and coconut squares with dry fruits in it. These desiccated coconut energy bars are...
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34. Besan ke Ladoo
Besan ke Ladoo
Besan ke Ladoo is a dessert ball made with bengal gram flour, sugar, clarified butter and dry fruits roasted and...
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35. Gujiya/ Karanji
Gujiya/ Karanji
Gujiya or Karanji is a delicious sweet or snack made during the occasion of Holi, festival of colors. It is...
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36. Til Ke Ladoo
Til Ke Ladoo
Til Ke Ladoo is a sweet ball made by combining sesame seeds, sugar, and khoya. Festivities and desserts make for...
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37. Crispy Mathri Recipe | Mathiya | Mathari
Crispy Mathri Recipe | Mathiya | Mathari
Mathri, mathi, or shortcrust cookies is a must-make snack for the festive season in all households. Made with maida or...
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