Diwali
Indian Dinner Party Menu Ideas Vegan Dairyfree
Treat your friends and family to an unforgettable Indian dining experience with this collection of Indian Dinner Party Menu Ideas.…
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Are you planning an Indian dinner party and wondering what to serve? I got you covered with this extensive collection of Indian Dinner Party Menu ideas.
I am all for less stress entertaining and this collection has everything from quick and easy crowd-pleasing recipes to classic restaurant-style dishes. They are all easy and they are tried and tested over and over again! Whether you are planning an intimate get-together / dinner date or a big family reunion or celebration, or a Diwali feast, these Indian dinner menu ideas will surely please your friends and family.
When picking the dishes, make sure to not pick too many but not too few. Work ahead of time – many curries can be and should be made one day before you serve them.
Go for dishes that are different in taste and texture. So if you serve a spicy curry, pair it with some mild and refreshing sides or a cooling lassi on the side. Start with a few make ahead appetizers. Choose 2 or more main dishes, 2-3 side dishes plus legumes/dals, and 1 rice dish and some flatbread or Naan. Make the baked veggies or baked tofu ahead. Make the sauces ahead. Reheat with the sauces and serve. Add papadums or a chutney or a Raita (with non dairy yogurt). Most of these can be made ahead! Rice is best made fresh.
Happy Diwali! May there be peace, compassion and happiness in the world.
Drinks
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Vegan Mango Lassi
Baklava Pistachio Lassi
Shikanji Nimbu Pani (Indian Lemonade)
Vegan Indian Chai Tea. Masala Chai. Gluten-free Recipe
Appetizers
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Vegan Samosa Pie
Kachori Pinwheels
Samosa Pinwheels
Bhel Recipe- Indian snack Salad with Puffed Rice, Sweet Potato and Tamarind Chutney
Chickpea flour Snack Cakes - Khaman Dhokla Recipe
Crispy Vegan Smashed Potatoes with Chimichurri
Spiced Tomato Soup
Accompaniments
Mint Chutney
Kachumber Salad - Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Recipe
Sides
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Masala Paratha Spiced Indian Flatbread yeastfree
Spinach Potato Stuffed Naan Bread
Vegan Gluten-free Naan Almond flour flatbread
Chana Pulao Casserole or Baked Spiced Chickpea Rice Casserole
Instant Pot Mushroom Biryani
Dals
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Vegan Masoor Dal Tadka Indian Split Red Lentil Dal
Vegan Dal Makhani - Black Gram and Kidney Beans in Creamy Buttery Gravy. Glutenfree Recipe
Spicy Urad Dal
Handi Lentils Creamy Indian Dal
Chana masala from my Instant pot cookbook
Mains
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Butter Tofu Paneer - Restaurant Style Tofu Butter Masala Recipe
Vegan Palak Tofu "Paneer" - Tofu in Spinach Sauce
Shahi Chicken Korma with Jackfruit
Khada Masala Murg Curry with Baked Tofu
Baked Navratan Korma Vegan
Tofu Tikka Masala (No Onion, No Garlic)
Vegan Tofu Rogan Josh (Tofu in spicy yogurt sauce)
Tofu Vindaloo
Vegan Paneer Lababdar (Tofu lababdar)
More Indian Mains here
Veggies
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Vegan Diwani Handi Vegetables
Cauliflower in Double Onion Sauce (Gobi Do Pyaza)
Vegetable Balti
Restaurant Style Aloo Gobi
Jeera aloo (cumin potatoes)
Desserts
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Vegan Rasmalai Tres Leches Cake
Layered Carrot Halwa Coconut Burfi Bars Vegan
Shahi Tukda (Crisp syrup soaked toasts with Rabri pudding)
Vegan Rabri - Indian Milk Pudding
Indian Vegan Gulab Jamun Donuts Dry Mix
Vegan Almond Halwa (Instant Pot Badam Halwa) Oil-free
Vegan Rasmalai Cake
Vegan Malai Burfi (Milk Cake)- Indian Fudge Bars
Vegan 7 Cup Burfi - Chickpea flour & Coconut Fudge Bars
Kheer from my Instant Pot Cookbook – this rich rice pudding is one of my favorites for the festive season
