Here is an option 4 for Diwali menu. Most of the recipes are linked below, and couple of things you can simply find on my Instagram @myvegetarianroots. And them being Lachcha Onions as well as Crunchy Veggie Raita!
Appetizers
Healthy version of classic Dahi balla, Steamed lentil balls aka bhalla drenched into creamy greek yogurt sauce, topped with sweet and spicy chutney and crunchy goodies like sev, boondi & pomegranate.
Crispy baby smashed potatoes topped with dry chana masala, minty spicy green chutney, sweet tangy tamarind chutney and fresh crunchy toppings.
Give a whole new delicious life to store-bought dry kachori by adding fun toppings, sweet chutney, spicy chutneys. Masala Kachori makes a perfect tea time chaat option with least amount of efforts!
Main Course
A classic North Indian curry made with spongy soft paneer, red onion and green peppers marinated with best spice mix and cooked with spicy tangy onion tomato onion based gravy.
Red kidney beans cooked in onions & tomatoes based gravy along with fresh spices, whole & ground dry spices is one of the most comforting Indian dish!
Eggplants palita stuffed with potatoes, cilantro, bunch of spices and shallow fried to make the best and unique plant based baingan dish!
Super simple spiced up peas and paneer (Indian style cottage cheese) rice dish made with super simple ingredients in an Instant Pot.
Dessert
Creamiest eggless no bake Mango Mousse Cake with super rich flavors like mango, saffron, cardamom, pistachio!
Rich creamy tapioca pearl pudding made with homemade evaporated milk infused with saffron and cardamom, loaded with nuts to add just a right amount of crunch to the creaminess!
I also like to serve some munchies for fun. Mainly dry Indian snacks you find at Indian grocery stores. Mahiya, chorafali, chakri, papdi gathiya, kaju katli, peda, spicy nuts all are some good options. For condiments I love serving sweet, spicy, galicky chutneys as well as Indian style Pickled jalapeños.
I hope you find this Diwali menu helpful. If you end up making any of these recipes, leave me a comment blow or tab me on Instagram @myvegetarianroots. I would love to get feedback from you!
Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali!
