12 classic Indian vegetarian Diwali party snacks that are a must try

The party season has begun, and the festivity is in the air. The glittery Diwali party nights are incomplete without a hint of nostalgia. While continental dishes are taking the center stage at parties, the magic of classic Indian snacks is unparalleled. From the crunch of papdi chaat to the spiciness of masala nuts, the gossip evenings with loved ones turn even more flavorful with these treats. Take a look at these twelve classic Indian vegetarian Diwali party snacks that are a must-try this season too.

These are thin, crispy fried gram flour noodles that can be eaten plain or used as a topping for chaat. One can also make namkeen mix by adding namak pare, peanuts, and corn flakes along with, salt, chilli powder, and coriander powder.

Also known as Murukku, these are crispy spiral-shaped snacks made with rice flour, gram flour, spices, and sesame seeds, deep-fried until golden and crunchy.

It is a flaky and crispy Rajasthani snack made from wheat flour, semolina, and spices, perfect for munching. It is best served with ajwain and heeng ka mixed achar.

This refers to deep-fried stuffed pastries made with maida and is usually filled with spiced moong dal or urad dal mixture, great as a savory snack. It goes welll with chai too.

This is traditional Indian brittle made with peanuts and jaggery, offering a sweet and nutty flavor. One can add other nuts and some seeds to it as well.

These are thin ribbon-like crispy snacks made from a combination of moong dal flour and rice flour and are best served with green chutney.

It's a snack loved by every age group and consists of crisp papdis topped with potatoes, chutneys, sev, and yogurt, combining sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors.

This is also for chaat lovers, where mini samosas are crushed and topped with chutneys, yogurt, onions, and sev and make for an indulgent snack dish that one can enjoy with drinks.

These are roasted nuts such as cashews and almonds spiced with chaat masala and chili for a crunchy, flavorful bite that goes well with cocktails and mocktails.

If you are into innovative snacks, then try this combo where mini puris filled with potatoes, yogurt, chutneys, and boondi are served in shot glasses for fun presentation.

This is loved by paneer lovers, where cubed paneer pieces are marinated in spices and grilled or shallow-fried and are served with mint chutney.

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