Dussehra has arrived! After nine days of huge Navratri festival, we conclude the festival by celebrating Dussehra on the tenth day. Also known as Vijay Dashami, this day is celebrated to honor the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. People come together to celebrate this festival by burning the effigy of Ravana. Like most Indian festivals, food is a big part of Dussehra celebrations. If you are wondering what kind of snacks would suit this auspicious occasion, we have got you covered! We have shortlisted some popular snacks that you can prepare for this Dussehra.
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Here are 5 snacks you can enjoy for Dussehra:
1. Chikki – Our Recommendation
Chikki is a classic Dussehra snack, often enjoyed around a bonfire! The most popular chikki is peanut chikki and it is very easy to make. All you need is peanuts, jaggery and ghee and you can enjoy homemade chikkis!
Click here for the full recipe for Chikkis.
2. Popcorn
Another popular Dussehra snack is popcorn! Freshly roasted corn kernels are eaten as breakfast during Ravana’s combustion. Making popcorn at home is very easy and easy to understand. You can also enjoy a variety of flavored popcorns for the occasion.
Click here for the full recipe for popcorn.
3. Pakoras
Who doesn’t like dumplings! Be it a cold winter or a rainy day, we always enjoy snacking on a plate full of hot and crunchy pakodas. Plus, paneer, cabbage, onions, and much more – all these vegetables can be turned into delicious pakoras
Click here for the full recipe for pakoras.
4. Samosa
Samosa, synonymous with tea, is one such Indian snack that is loved by people of all ages. Crispy on the outside and spicy on the inside, samosa is indeed a delicacy! You can eat samosas with mint chutney, ketchup or tamarind chutney.
Click here for the complete recipe for samosas.
5. Aloo Tikki
Aloo Tikki is a very popular street snack in Delhi. Boiled potatoes are mashed with garam masala and shaped into tikkis which are fried to a crisp. You can enjoy the tikki as it is, or make a chaat served with curd and chutney.
Click here for the complete Aloo Tikki recipe.
Try these snacks for Dussehra and let us know which one is your favorite in the comment section below.