Diwali Snacks: Make these 10 quick snacks for a Diwali party, ready in minutes; guests will be asking for the recipe...

Are you planning to serve the same biscuits, namkeen, and canned sweets to your guests this Diwali? If so, this article is for you. If you want to be the perfect host but don't mind spending hours in the kitchen, try these 10 easy snacks.

Masala Cashews
This is the easiest and healthiest snack you can make in advance. Roast cashews in a little ghee or oil until lightly golden. Then, add chaat masala, black pepper powder, and salt, and serve hot. You can store them in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.

Paneer Tikka Sticks
This protein-rich snack is perfect for creating a party atmosphere. Marinate paneer pieces in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and tikka masala. Place them on skewers or toothpicks and lightly grill them in a pan. If you like, you can also add bell peppers and onion slices to the paneer.

Cheese Corn Balls
Crispy on the outside and filled with cheese on the inside, these balls are loved by everyone, from children to adults. Mix grated cheese, boiled potatoes, salt, and pepper with boiled corn kernels. Form into small balls, coat them in breadcrumbs, and fry until golden brown.

Instant Golgappa Chaat
Everyone's favorite chaat with a twist, with the spicy flavor of panipuri. Take store-bought golgappas, fill them with boiled chickpeas/potatoes, sweet chutney, green chutney, yogurt, and a little black salt/chaat masala, and serve. It's quick to make and goes down quickly at a party.

Rava/Semolina Toast
This crunchy and delicious snack is perfect for tea and a healthy option. Mix semolina with yogurt, finely chopped vegetables (onion, tomato, carrot), salt, and pepper to form a thick batter. Spread the batter on bread slices and fry in a pan with a little oil until golden brown.

Masala Peanuts
A great time-pass snack with less effort and more flavor. Add a little lemon juice, black salt, chaat masala, and finely chopped onion/tomato (if desired) to roasted peanuts and serve immediately. This snack is a favorite with drinks.

Mini Bread Pizza
The delight of a mini pizza, a star of any children's party. Spread pizza sauce on bread slices, top with chopped vegetables (onion, bell pepper) and plenty of cheese. Cover and bake in a pan or in the oven for 5 minutes, until the cheese melts.

Cursive Masala Papad
Cursive Masala Papad is another crunchy and tasty snack that's ready in minutes. Toast the papad first. Top with finely chopped onion, tomato, coriander, chaat masala, and lemon juice and serve immediately. Remember to prepare it just before serving so it stays crispy.

Moong Dal Pakodas
Who can resist eating hot pakodas during Diwali? Soak mung beans for 2 hours and grind them coarsely. Add green chilies, ginger, salt, and asafoetida, and fry immediately. You can prepare the dal batter in advance to reduce frying time.

Crispy Mathri
A traditional flavor that's always a hit and relieves a lot of stress. You can make these mathris several days in advance and store them in an airtight container. Simply serve them with hot tea or a savory chutney on Diwali.

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