Diwali 2023: 7 Kid-Friendly Starters To Make For A Party

By Devi Poojari

November 2, 2023

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While children can be fussy eaters and hard to please most times, finding creative ways to sneak in seasonal vegetables and also make food taste great is a tricky territory to navigate. Here are some delicious innovative small plates for children to enjoy in your at-home Diwali parties. Tap to view.

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SWEET POTATO-PEAS TIKKIS

Mashing together boiled sweet potatoes and fresh green peas, before mixing it with sauteed onions and spices are a great way to incorporate winter vegetables into your Diwali menu.

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MULTIGRAIN COIN PIZZAS

Use a combination of colourful bell peppers, paneer or chicken and top up with cheese for a snack that appeals to children in more ways than one.

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KUTTU FLOUR PANCAKE BITES

Hosting children that suffer from a gluten-allergy? Make these bite-sized pancakes using a batter made with buckwheat flour.

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SABUDANA POTATO WAFFLES

Mash together cooked sabudana, potatoes, peanuts, green chillies and cumin and stick into a waffle maker for chewy and crunchy waffles that can be served with a dollop of chutney or ketchup.

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SOYA CHAAP ROLL

Marinate the soya chaap in a preferred homemade masala of your choice and grill in a pan or in an oven, before you blanket it with a freshly made roti or store-bought wraps.

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PINK (BEETROOT) YOGHURT DIP

This visually-appealing dip also doubles up as a recipe for adults who are looking for a healthy snacking option -  taking care of both age groups seamlessly.

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AIR-FRIED SHALGAM CHIPS

Make the most of root vegetable season in India by air-frying paper-thin slices of turnip in batches to make crispy chips that are a much healthier choice than potato chips.

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