DIWALI SPECIAL
FESTIVE CULINARY CELEBRATION MENU
“Diwali”- one of my most awaited and loved festivals since childhood. The memories down the lane always leave me cherished with the sound of crackers, the aromas of the sweets and namkeen made in-house by the elders and not to forget the get-together, shopping, new clothes and more!
With time of course we have realized the importance of going green and not polluting the environment by opting for a noise-free and smoke-free Diwali, which is a great thing to do since it is a festival of lights, colours, and food to add the cherry on the cake!
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I often indulged myself in all kinds of Diwali pre-preparations at home and much before we would start with the planning and organizing of the menu, its raw material, the schedule for making them closer to the date, the teamwork which made it all possible so beautifully with harmony and love and then finally the packing and distributing them among loved ones, family and friends, it was all such a pleasure by its own.
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To me, the special menus appealed a lot and each year we would try something new as well be it a home kitchen or hotel kitchen, our guests too would love to relish the special concoctions we would plan and present in a very festive manner with the best of the quality and value for money! Here are some of my all-time favourite festive Diwali recipes from starters to desserts for our readers.
Recipe – 1] Chakri Ka Chakkar
A must-try veg delight with the goodness of spinach laced with tadke wala paneer -aloo tikiya and a filling of nutty cheese, served hot as a snack/starter.
Recipe – 2] Pataka ChaatT
The all-time favourite, chaat is a must to have during festivities! This one is with a fusion touch of elements to add in.
Recipe – 3] Subzi Bemisaal
With a rich gravy, colourful veggies, mild flavours and richness of cream and cashew, a perfect dish for a festive mood.
Recipe – 4] Khush Mijaaz Kofta Curry
A centre of attraction on any dinner table, mini veg koftas stuffed with a festive saffron mixture, steeped into a light and pungent gravy.
Recipe – 5] Nazakat Bhara Subz Pulao
Steamed basmati rice with the delicate flavour of kewra and a touch of nuts and fruits followed by dum, makes it all the more inviting.
Recipe – 6] Meethi Muskaan
Nothing is more enticing than this one when it comes to the concluding phase of a nice festive meal, add your touch of creativity to this all-time hit dessert.
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About the author
Dr. Kaviraj Khialani, celebrity master chef is a Mumbai based food and hospitality consultant. He is specialised in over 33 plus international cuisines & is a two times national award winner for his excellence in his field of expertise. Chef Kaviraj has worked with some of the reputed hotel chains & airline companies in India & Overseas. He is a renowned academician, food designer & author- writer on food and culinary features, besides having been featured on Colors Television & Star plus he loves trying global fusion cooking promoting Indian food on an international platter for the diaspora.
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