Hosting a Diwali party? Browse through this vegetarian Diwali menu. Included are snacks and Diwali dinner menu ideas. You can find easy Diwali recipes and beautiful traditional recipes.

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Welcome to our Diwali Dinner Party, where we have curated a menu that reflects the rich and diverse culinary traditions of India. Each dish a delightful celebration of flavours and textures. Our menu has been thoughtfully crafted to offer a delectable journey from fragrant appetizers to sumptuous main courses and decadent desserts. Every dish on this menu is a testament to the joy and togetherness that Diwali brings. So, sit back, relax, and indulge in a feast that not only honours tradition but also embraces the spirit of this special occasion.
Certain Diwali food is unique to this time of the year so you will not find the usual daily curries here - this food menu is curated for a special festive meal. The festive season is all about indulgence and I love to showcase the best recipes during special occasions! Afterall, the Diwali celebration is the biggest Indian festival of the year!
To see my FULL list of 150+ recipes, browse this Diwali Sweets and Snacks - you will find Gujarati, Bengali, North Indian sweets including halwa, barfi and penda. There are also lots of different snacks.
For a Diwali Dinner Party, I would suggest picking one or two starters, one or two main courses, a rice dish, a bread and a dessert or two!
If you want to prepare Gujarati dinner go to my Gujarati thali list.
Diwali Snacks
Dry snacks such as chivda are a great appetizer!




Diwali Dinner Starters














Indian Street Food:
Serve this popular street food as an exciting appetizer!
If serving, try to keep a gap before serving out the mains - I find that the strong flavours of chaat can make the mains seem a bit dull.









See my full list of chaat and Indian street food recipes
Diwali Dinner Main course ideas
Serve these showstopping curries for Diwali that are full of rich buttery flavours.








It is a great alternative to Paneer Butter Masala.





See my full list of authentic Indian vegetarian curry recipes
Sides









Rice dishes


Jeera rice - this remains the perfect side dish for curries and dals. It is delicately perfumed with cumin yet doesn't overpower any other flavours.



See my full list of Indian rice dishes
Dips





Breads
Crispy puri is often served in Gujarati households during the festival of Diwali.
You could also go for Garlic and Coriander Butter Naan or Peshwari Naan which is stuffed with rich coconut and sultana
Rotlis (rotis) or Chapatis will pair well with pretty much any main course.





Diwali Sweets Menu
For a complete list of modern Indian sweets, visit this Indian Fusion Desserts selection.
These are the most popular Indian desserts during Diwali but you could also browse this list of Easy Indian sweets for dinner parties or Indian Milk Sweets.







The following sweets are all made with gram flour (chickpea flour) but the techniques and adjustments in ingredients give them all unique flavours and textures





This is a quick version of the traditional recipe as it is made with ready made kataifi pastry





Diwali Drinks Menu







Wishing you a very Happy Diwali!
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📖 Recipe

Diwali Menu (Indian Dinner Party Menu)
Equipment
- large pot
- Kadai
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 1 Mango Mocktail
- 1 Papdi Chaat
- 1 Cucumber Raita
- 1 Chana Masala
- 1 Shahi Paneer
- 1 Butter Naan
- 1 Jeera Rice
- 1 Gajar Ka Halwa
- 1 Gulab Jamun
- 1 Fresh Fruits
Instructions
- Choose a starter, main, side dish, dessert and drink recipe for your Diwali dinner party menu.
- Click on the given recipe link.
- Go through recipe and collect all the ingredients that are necessary for the dish.
- Prepare the recipe by following the method/instructions given in the recipe card, video or step by step images.
- Serve and enjoy delicious vegetarian recipes for Diwali with your friends, family and guests.
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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