20 Mouth-Watering Recipes Perfect For Your Deepavali Celebrations
If you're having guests over this Deepavali or are visiting some friends, be sure to make and take along one of these dishes for everyone to enjoy!
Indian cuisine is hearty, aromatic, rich and full of flavour. From an array of piquant curries to fresh-out-of-the-oven naans and chapatis, the best way to savour Indian cuisine is to dive right in. So if you're having guests over this Deepavali or are visiting some friends, be sure to make and take along one of these delicious dishes for everyone to enjoy!
Butter chicken has always been a favourite among many, but it isn't usually a go-to food when taking health into consideration. Former Song of India chef Manjunath Mural, however, tweaked the recipe so you can have it without so much guilt — all while retaining its taste, if not added with more! Here, he takes us through his succulent recipe for juicy marinated morsels of chicken smothered with a creamy, spicy and flavourful gravy. Perfect with rice for your Deepavali festivities or a memorable family dinner.
Chef Manjunath Mural shares his recipe for a crispy, scrumptious snack that all are sure to enjoy during Deepavali.
This spiced-up vegetable and cheese stir-fry is surprisingly easy to whip up and will make a great addition to any dinner table with its vibrant colours.
Comprising chunks of roast chicken in a spiced and curry sauce, this creamy concoction is a must-have for your festive gatherings or family dinners.
Got leftover potatoes in the fridge? Turn them into these delicious and crispy aloo tikka patties! The popular street snack can be eaten as is, or given a fun twist and used as a burger patty.
Fry up these gorgeous and super easy vegetable bhajia with your preferred combination of vegetables.
This tasty dish is easy to make and is so heartwarming too!
If you want a less spicy version, remove the seeds from the green chillies to keep the heat down. Great for kids who can’t take spicy foods.
Literally ready in minutes, whip up this rich and flavourful chickpea and vegetable curry when you have a fridge full of fresh vegetables.
When you’re craving a hearty homemade Indian dish, cook up this easy but gorgeous chickpea and mince curry.
Fluffy rice, lamb, and a heady mix of spices come together for an aromatic and delicious one-pot meal.
Elevate normal store-bought roti flatbreads into stuffed potato and onion chapatti with this super easy recipe.
Savour this tasty dry curry with some chapatti or rice. So good for the family!
Mouth-watering kebab-inspired salmon skewers infused with tandoori, curry and other spices — this is sure to be the star of the dining table!
Soak bamboo skewers in warm water for 20 mins to help prevent scorching, or use metal skewers.
Making this easy succulent butter chicken recipe in a creamy, mildly sweet spicy sauce is no problem at all.
A great party munch that is super easy to prepare and serve. It takes your average cauliflower to a whole new deep-fried, spiced realm!
To help make the batter stick, dust cauliflower with a little plain flour, shaking off the excess before dipping.
A mouthwatering combination of intense spices in a creamy and spicy tomato-based curry sauce, try your hand at this piquant plate of lamb rogan josh with cumin rice for a hearty, aromatic meal.
Make this unbelievable vegetarian pilaf-style coconut cauliflower without using any rice at all!
This Spiced Lamb Cottage Pie is food for the soul. Delve into the sweet potato topping and you'll be greeted by a fragrant mixture of lamb mince and lentils.
For a fun, casual twist to your Deepavali meal, try this hearty Indian lamb and paneer pizza that's packed full of protein and really delicious.
If you want a quick and healthy meal, there’s not much that can compete with a salmon salad. This delicious recipe by Norwegian chef and restaurateur Chef Geir Skeie combines tandoori masala, yoghurt and mint to make a tasty Indian salad.