Lifestyle Desk: The festival of Diwali is incomplete without lights, happiness and delicious dishes. Amidst home decoration and puja preparations, the question of what to prepare to welcome guests also often bothers us. Instead of bringing snacks and sweets from the market every time, you can prepare some tasty and spicy veg starters at home. These 5 easy recipes will make your Diwali party special.
Paneer Tikka
Paneer Tikka is a starter which is loved by everyone, whether children or adults.
Material
200 grams paneer 1 cup curd
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste Red chilli, turmeric and garam masala Capsicum and onion Salt and lemon juice Method of preparation – Prepare the paste by mixing all the spices in curd. Add cheese, onion and capsicum to it and marinate for 20 minutes. Now put them on skewers and bake them in a pan or oven until they turn golden. Serve hot with green chutney.
Veg Spring Roll
If you want to make something crispy and spicy, then veg spring rolls are a great option.
Material
Spring Roll Sheet Finely chopped cabbage Carrot and capsicum Soy sauce Black pepper and salt Method of making the batter of flour and water – First of all, lightly fry the vegetables in a pan. Add soy sauce, salt and black pepper to it. Now fill this mixture in a springroll sheet and seal the edges with flour mixture. Fry in hot oil until golden and crisp.
Aloo Cheese Balls
Everyone from children to adults will like the taste of Aloo Cheese Balls. Making these is also quite easy.
Material
3 boiled potatoes Half cup grated cheese Bread crumbs Green chillies and coriander Chilli flakes and salt Method of making cornflour – Mash the boiled potatoes and add cheese, green chillies, coriander and spices to it. Make small balls and coat with cornflour and breadcrumbs. Now fry them in hot oil until they turn golden. Serve with tomato sauce.
Dahi Ke Kebabs
If you want to serve something different and taste like a restaurant in the Diwali party, then definitely make Dahi Ke Kebabs.
Material
1 cup thick hung curd 2 spoons gram flour Finely chopped onion Green chillies and coriander Salt and black pepper A little bread crumbs Method of making – Mix gram flour, onion, green chillies and spices in the hung curd. Add bread crumbs to make the mixture a little hard. Now make small kebabs and fry in light oil till they turn golden from both the sides.
Crispy Corn Chaat
If you want to make something delicious in less time, then Crispy Corn Chaat is a good option. Guests will like its sweet, sour and spicy taste.
Material
1 cup sweet corn 2 spoons cornflour Finely chopped onion and tomato Green coriander Chaat masala and red chilli Lemon juice Method of preparation: Boil the corn and drain the water thoroughly. Add cornflour to it and fry till it becomes slightly crisp. Now add onion, tomato, chaat masala, red chilli and lemon juice. Sprinkle green coriander on top and serve immediately.
Some special tips for Diwali party
1- Prepare the starter in advance, so that there is not much rush when the guests arrive. 2-The stuffing of Paneer Tikka and Spring Roll can be prepared in advance. 3. Keep green chutney, tamarind chutney and tomato sauce with the starter. 4- To make the food attractive, use colorful plates and small serving bowls. So this Diwali, instead of relying on market snacks, make this delicious veg starter at home and welcome your guests. The taste of these dishes along with the festive cheer will make your party even more memorable.