5 Quick & Easy Diwali Savouries That Do Not Need You To Be A Master Chef

When we speak of festive food, it is mostly about sweets. But what about other festive foods – like these Diwali savouries? Here are a few quick & easy ones.

When I think of Diwali , I see it as a vibrant, colorful festival of lights. It is one of the most important Indian festivals. Diwali literally means “rows of lights” and its origin can be traced back in history as an important harvest festival.

As with most Indian festivals, the celebration of the “Festival of Lights” is prepared  through the medium of food, and comes in a variety of flavours and textures.

Here are a few of my favourite Diwali savouries, which are easy to prepare, simple  and delicious, which have a longish shelf life – so that you can have them handy when guests arrive, and which is not very time consuming to prepare. Anyone with a very basic knowledge of cooking can prepare these Diwali savouries.

And the best part of preparing these Diwali savouries? The ease of preparation means that your kids can join you in it, and it is a great way to bond with your little ones during this festive season.

Masala Murmura

Masala Murmura is an Indian snack, spicy and slightly tangy in flavour. This  can be prepared under 15 minutes and is more popular in South India. This is a great option for the health conscious ones, as well.

See the recipe here.

Khatta Meetha Indori Poha

As the name suggests, this is slightly spicy with a tinge of sweetness packed into it, as well

See the recipe here.

Baked Chivda

This one is a popular Diwali savoury. It is delicious and is a popular option  in North India. Serve it as an snack accompanied by garam chai in the evenings.

See the recipe here.

Omapodi Diwali Mixture Recipe

This mixture is absolutely mouth watering and can be served in the evenings. It is slightly spicy in taste.

See the recipe here.

Cornflakes Mixture (Low Fat Diwali Snack)

This is a great option for those who like me, are worried about the extra calories this festive season. It is a simple and tasty option. The best part is you can store it in an airtight container which can be served when guests drop by as well.

See the recipe here.

Do let me know in your comments below, if you enjoyed preparing these… Happy Diwali!

Image source: Chivda By Kajori.p (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons, and lamps By Ramesh NG [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons, for representational purposes only.

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