Diwali 2024: Top 10 Crispy Snack Ideas to Prepare at Home

Diwali is celebrated on the occasion of good over evil. On this day Lord Krishna with his wife Satyabhama killed Narakasura. So, people celebrated this festival by lighting the Diya’s. This festival is not only celebrated in India but all over the world. During this festival families come together to celebrate by exchanging gifts, burning crackers and enjoying the super food.

For Diwali along with lights, food is also important the crispy and crunchy snacks are a must and have for this festival. In India, each region has a different variety that can be served to the guests for teatime or as starters. Here are some top 10 crispy snack ideas to prepare at home. 

Diwali 2024: Top 10 Crispy Snack Ideas to Prepare at Home

Aloo Bhujia

The crispy snack is made up of besan, potatoes and spices. They can be made in noodles, diamonds or any other shape. It is a famous snack in Rajasthan and popular across India which can served to guests.

Bhakarwadi

It is a crispy tea-time snack made with Maida flour and the essential spices it is shaped in a pinwheel or spiral and is deep-fried. This tangy and flake-layer snack is special in Diwali and is served to the guests.

Chakli

Chakli is a crispy and crunchy deep-fried snack item made of rice flour, urad dal and sesame seeds along with the required spices shaped in round or spiral shapes which is famous in Maharashtra during the festive season.

Mathri

This is again a tea-time snack made up of Maida flour, sooji and spices which is shaped like a round biscuit it is served in poojas, at marriages and also during the travelling time. For this Diwali, you can present this dish as a starter or a tea-time snack to the guests.

Pakoras

Pakoras is an all-time favorite snake for many people it can be made with onions, potatoes and any other vegetables also it is easy to make at home. The required items for the dish are gram flour, onions or potatoes and are deep-fried. It can also serve for the guests as a starter or a tea-time snack.

Murukku 

It is a crunchy snack made with rice flour and spices which are shaped in thin round or spiral and it is deep-fried it is served to guests as a teatime snack and a must-have snack for this Diwali.

Ghugni

It is a popular street food made with ingredients like yellow peas, garam masala and flavored spices topped with onions, sev and coriander. This Diwali it is also a good dish to serve to the guests. 

Khasta Kachori

Khasta Kachori is a crispy snack with a flaky texture stuffed with a spicy lentil filling and deep fried. It can be served with tamarind chutney or tomato sauce it is widely available in the streets, or you can also prepare it at home.

Unniyappam

It is a crispy sweet snack prepared with rice flour, banana and jaggery the batter is poured into a special pan called an appam maker and fried the outer layer will become crunchy. It can be a sweet crispy treat to the guests.

Singara

It is a similar dish to samosa with a unique flavor and made with wheat flour filled with potatoes and peas and deep fried. Singara is a must-have crunchy dish for festivals in the northern part of India.

Diwali is not only the festival of lights but also a treaty with the food to enjoy. All over India, it is celebrated with some or the other crispy and crunchy snacks. For this Diwali celebrate with these snack items by filling your guest’s stomach. Happy Diwali!  

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