A bowl of Indian sabudana khichdi with green chili and peanuts garnished on a wooden table.

Close-up of a slice of pizza with cheese, green peppers, tomatoes, onions, and herbs, held by a person's hand.

A traditional Indian thali with rice, vegetable curry, spiced roasted vegetables, a chickpea and spinach dish, and sev, on a silver plate with a blue placemat, placed on a wooden table with yellow flowers and spice boxes in the background.

Plate of Indian vegetarian meal with rice, vegetable curry, potato sabzi, yogurt, fried strips, and mixed vegetable salad, served on a black plate with yellow flowers in the background.

A bowl of hot, thick black bean soup with tomatoes and a spoon.

A black plate with various Indian dishes, including dal, spinach, curd, and chapati, on a light blue wooden surface.

A black plate of Indian food with rice, curry, and two small bowls of vegetables and curry, held in a person's hand with a kitchen background.

A black plate with Indian food: white rice with yellow curry, chapati, lentil soup, vegetable curry, and a small cup of yogurt, on a light wooden table with potted plants and flowers in the background.

A plate of Indian food with rice, vegetable curry, fried chicken, and a side of vegetables.

An Indian meal served on a black plate with rice, yellow lentil curry, sautéed vegetables, chapati bread, three small bowls of yogurt, soup, and vegetable side dish.

Beetroot Rice or Beetroot Pulao is a colorful, one-pot South Indian dish made with rice, beetroot, and mild spices. Quick to make, healthy, and perfect for lunchboxes or weekday meals.

brinjal gothsu , a spicy tangy side dish

A collage of images showing Varutharacha Kozhambu, a South Indian curry dish served with rice and side dishes. The images include a bowl of orange-colored curry garnished with leaves, a serving of rice, and various accompaniments on traditional plate

Indian thali with white rice, vegetable curry, fried plantains, and fried snack items on a stainless steel plate.

A bowl of yellow-orange spicy sauce with dried red chili and herbs on top.

A bowl of yellow curry with green herbs, red chili peppers, and other vegetables, garnished with green leaves, placed on a light blue wooden table, with teapots and cups in the background.

Top image shows a plate of rice served with poricha kuzambhu, a yellow curry with vegetables, and a papadum on the side. Bottom image shows a container of red spice powder with a spoon, surrounded by dried red chilies and green curry leaves.

A plate of white rice topped with yellow curry containing green vegetables and black mustard seeds, with a bowl of vegetable soup in the background.

Traditional Indian meal served on a green banana leaf, including rice, chapati, various vegetable and lentil curries, pickles, fried snacks, and desserts, with flower decorations.

Chocolate chip cinnamon swirl bread sliced on a wooden tray with potted plants in the background.

Slices of cranberry bread with visible cranberries on a wooden surface.

Chocolate chip loaf bread partially sliced, on a wooden serving board.

Traditional South Indian meal featuring a bowl of Karuvepilai Thogayal, a spicy coriander and mint chutney, served with a mound of lemon rice garnished with curry leaves and peanuts, on a banana leaf and ceramic plates.

Small white bowl filled with green paste, surrounded by red dried chili peppers on a white cloth.

Fried bread served with a chickpea curry garnished with green chili peppers and sliced onions, on a black plate on a light-colored table.

A traditional South Indian meal with a large crispy dosa on a banana leaf, served on a stainless steel tray with three compartments containing chutneys and sambar.

A hand holding a stainless steel tray with Indian food, including a large crispy papadum, two types of curry, and various side dishes, with colorful bowls and cups stacked in the background.

A metal bowl containing yellow lentil-based Indian dish with vegetables, served with two pieces of white puffed rice rice crackers, on a light blue table with a yellow flower and other items in the background.

A plate of Indian curry with two portions of white bread, a yellow flower, and a blue wooden table with bowls and decorative items in the background.

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Diwali snacks /savories with links

Get ready to celebrate Diwali with a tempting collection of traditional Indian snacks and savouries! From crispy murukku, crunchy thattai, and flavorful mixture to festive sweets and bites, this gallery makes it easy to find your favorites. Each image below links directly to a detailed recipe so you can plan your Diwali snack platter with ease. Perfect for gifting, sharing, or enjoying at home with family.

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Thenkuzhal

Crispy and light, Thenkuzhal Murukku is a classic South Indian Diwali snack made with rice flour and urad dal flour. This traditional recipe delivers that perfect golden crunch and melt-in-the-mouth texture that makes every festive celebration special

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Seepu Seedai

Delicious Chettinad special snacks called seepu seedai .Seepu Seedai or Surulu Murukku is a delightful specialty from Chettinad. Traditionally, it involves a distinct wooden flat board with etched horizontal lines, resembling a comb, on which the dough is flattened and curled to achieve its unique shape. The term "Seepu" translates to a comb in Tamil.

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Diwali snacks

Easy quick Diwali snacks

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Butter Murukku

Butter Murukku, as the name implies, is a delectable snack rich in buttery goodness, commonly made during festivals like Janmashtami and Diwali. It adds yet another crunchy delight to your snack collection. It's quite remarkable that such treats can be whipped up in under 30 minutes when you have the essential flours at hand—rice flour, besan (chickpea flour), and fried gram flour (pottukadalai flour).

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Ribbon Pakkoda

Ribbon Pakoda, also known as Nada Pakoda, is a quick and easy snack perfect for evening tea ☕️, easily prepared by anyone.These delicious snacks are not only ideal for regular tea time but are also a popular choice during festivals like Krishna Jayanthi and Diwali. In our household, making ribbon pakoda is a common practice, frequently prepared in small quantities for evening tea. There's nothing quite like the delightful combination of spicy ribbon pakoda with a steaming cup of hot tea or coffee.