With Diwali just around the corner, it is the right time to start looking at your options and shape your menu for the big day. Diwali is close to many people's hearts and everyone loves to celebrate this festival to the fullest. The bright diyas and lights to the luscious desserts make this festival a joyful ride. But there's another aspect to the Festival of Lights and it's the delicious Diwali dishes. It is important to have your dishes lined up for Diwali to cheer the festive mood while also keeping you satisfied and delighted.
In this article, we have collected seven amazing recipes that will keep your festive spirits high while you enjoy your Diwali.
Palak Paneer
This dish is the perfect combination of creamy spinach gravy and soft paneer cubes. This dish has a melt-in-mouth texture that you will love. It perfectly matches the festive vibe while being healthy and easy to make. Serve with naan, roti, paratha or even with jeera rice if you want. You cannot go wrong with palak paneer.
Dal Makhani
This popular North-Indian dish is perfect for Diwali. It is heavy, creamy and so addictive. Made from whole black lentils and rajma which are slow-cooked in a creamy gravy of butter, cream and spices. It requires common ingredients and is also hassle-free. Serve with rice, roti, naan or paratha for the best experience.
Chana Masala/ Chole
This authentic Indian curry is also a favourite street food with a large fan following. This filling dish is made with white chickpeas in a tomato-based gravy along with other common Indian spices. It is a lovely dish that will keep you cheerful throughout the festival. Enjoy chana masala with bhature, kulcha, paratha, roti or basmati rice, it tastes fantastic with all.
Mushroom Masala
Mushrooms aren't too behind either when it comes to dishes you can make for Diwali. This scrumptious dish is filled with the richness of mushrooms. Made with white button mushrooms in gravy, mushroom masala is a filling dish that you should definitely make to keep yourself full for hours. Eat this curry with bread, dinner rolls or paratha.
Dal Fry
Dal Fry is a popular Indian lentil dish cooked with tuvar dal (pigeon pea lentils), onions, tomatoes, and spices. Serve this tasty, mildly spicy, creamy lentil stew over roti, naan, or steaming rice of your choice. Your taste buds will thank you.
Pav Bhaji
This flavourful and wholesome dish is one of the best dishes you can prepare for Diwali. Made with many veggies such as cauliflower, bell peppers, beans, potatoes and more, pav bhaji is a satisfying dish which doesn't compromise on the flavour at all. You can prepare this dish for a delicious way to enjoy your Diwali. It is best enjoyed with pav as the name suggests.
Veg Korma
Korma refers to a delicious and aromatic gravy which is a speciality of Mughlai cuisine. Traditionally, this dish is made using meat but the South Indian version is made using yoghurt, tomatoes, spices, nuts, seeds, onions, veggies and meat. You can omit the meat during Diwali and simply make this flavourful dish that will have a mild sweetness of coconut.