Diwali Dry Snacks to Spice Up Your Festivities

If you wait for Diwali dry snacks every year because of how fantastic they turn out to be, you are looking at the right place. However, if you are arranging or heading to a potluck then soggy sweets can be a messy situation for you. The Diwali dry snacks on the other hand can come to your rescue.

So we have some fantastic dry snack ideas for you this festive season! Aren't you excited to check them out already? Well, we are equally enthusiastic to share the recipes with you. But we have to wait for a little while before we do so. Here are some tips and tricks to make Bhakarwadi, a famous Maharashtrian Diwali Dry Snacks.

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Don't tell us this is the first time you are hearing about Bhakarwadi? We can only imagine the amount of crunchy and blissful flavors that you have been missing out on so far.

These are quite popular snacks in Western India and if you are still on the verge of making them, this is a strong signal from the universe to indulge in them right away. These pinwheels or spiral snacks are easy to make and you don't even have to worry about the soggy mess. Pack them in hampers as gifts for holidays during Diwali and see how delighted your friends will be with this homemade treat.

Originating probably in Gujarat, the popularity of this scrumptious snack soon spread to other parts of the country as well. For example, the bhakarwadi is a very famous snack in Mumbai and is prepared on many occasions.

Here are many variations to the recipe

The fried pinwheels can be either sweet or spicy or salty, because honestly, there are so many variations to the recipe these days, you can come up with any flavor you want. In this article, we will stick to the classic one so it's easier for you to understand.

You need to prepare the batter with the aid of all-purpose flour and gram flour, each mixed in a certain fixed proportion.

The filling on the other hand is prepared with desiccated coconut, some sesame seeds, poppy seeds, spices, and so on. Stuffed with delectable filling, they are cut into rolls and then wound into spirals. The concept is pretty interesting, don't you think so too? Well, that is what we are about to learn in this article before we share the other Diwali dry snack ideas with you.

Here is an interesting story about Bhakarwadi that we would like to share with you. This recipe dates back to the 1960s when Gujarat and Mumbai were part of the same state. So this recipe has its origin embedded in both cultures. Isn't it simply fascinating to know?

But that's a lot about history, we do not have to dwell in the past for so long when something so delicious is waiting for us to get it prepared during the holidays.

Insights about Bhakarwadi- Classic Diwali dry snacks

A souring element like lemon juice is often used in the batter to give a zesty essence to the recipe. The Maharashtrian Version makes us use some gram flour and all-purpose flour for the outer layer and coconut filling with tempered spices in the center. Tamarind pulp and dry mango powder are also used in these recipes.

To adorn the dish you can also use some sev from the top. Those are innovative and creative additions that you can make on your own accord. And we have also tried to not make this recipe too spicy because kids in the house will also binge on this snack. For the color, however, we have used some Kashmiri chili powder.

Of course, there is no doubt about the fact that Bhakarwadi is an easy snack but it takes time and effort. Hence you need to be patient while making this recipe, there is no scope to hurry or rush through the process. But the best part about this snack is that it has an enormously long shelf life. So you can make a massive batch at a time and store it in the jars for the entire holiday season.

Basic steps to making Bhakarwadi at home

Well, so there are four major steps that one needs to follow as they make the Diwali dry snacks, Bhakarwadi at home.

In the first step, you need to make the dough with all-purpose and gram flour. And in the next step, you need to prepare the stuffing right. In the following step, you shall have to assemble the crust and the stuffing. Finally, fry the Bhakarwadi and you are done.

There are many more such wonderful Diwali Dry snacks that we have listed below exclusively for you. So quickly have a look!

Delicious and Easy Diwali Dry Snacks to Satisfy Your Cravings

1. Namak Pare ~ Nimki Recipe

2. Shankarpali | Shakarpara

3. Karanji Recipe

4. Poha Chivda

5. Poha chivda no deep fry recipe

6. Roasted Nuts Recipe - 4 Ways

7. Chekkalu

8. Achari Mathri

9. Easy Diwali Snacks Recipes

10. Verki Poori Recipe |Konkoni Phenori Recipe

11. Shortcut Kenya Chevdo Recipe

12. Spicy Diamond Cuts | Spicy Shankarpali Recipe

13. Seepu Seedai Recipe

14. Badam Puri

15. Chakli Recipe (Instant & Easy)

16. Roasted Makhana Chivda Recipe (Makhana Namkeen)

17. Sprouts Chaat

18. Cornflakes Chivda Recipe

19. Spicy Masala Kaju (Masala Cashew Nuts)

20. Tikha Gathiya