Looking for a compliment-worthy, yet easy Indian Dinner Party Menu? Here are some crowd-pleasing recipes for appetizers, drinks, entrees, and desserts, including tried and tested sample menus. These recipes are easy to multiply, can be prepped ahead, and are perfect for Diwali parties, or any Indian-themed celebration.
Most of these dishes can be made in the Instant pot, oven, or air fryer using easy hands-off recipes, so you can divide your workload and enjoy your own party!
Planning for a party can be really stressful. A lot of people get overwhelmed by the decisions on what to cook, which dishes pair well, appetizers to serve, and what drinks to offer.
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A common question I get from readers on Instagram around the festive season is What is a typical Indian dinner?, and What do you serve at an Indian dinner party?
Whether you are planning a Diwali party or a get-together, the sample menus below will give you ideas on what are the main menu items you should have for a dinner party.
A bit of planning is key to having everything under control. Gather the following information from your guests 8-10 days before the party:
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Elaborate & filling appetizers are pretty common in Indian parties since dinner is often served later than usual. Here are some appetizers that are most enjoyed by my family and friends, and are a breeze to put together:
Typically, I serve at least one dal (lentil) dish, or one beans curry (chickpeas or kidney beans). Here are the recipes for Dals, Chana, and Rajma:
Unless a majority of guests in my party are vegetarian, I often include one of the following dishes in my menu. Here is a list of popular, restaurant-style entrees that I make in the Instant Pot.
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Rice pairs really well with most Indian dinner recipes. Instead of serving just plain basmati rice, I like to serve a slightly dressed-up dish like
, along with Indian flavored ice cream, like Paan, or Kesar Pista. If it's a Diwali or Holi party, you can also serve sweet meals like
My fondest memories of Diwali are about all the sweets we used to eat during the festival season. Over the years, I figured out shortcuts so that I could make these sweets easily at home. Here are some of our favorites that are on repeat for celebrations:
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. Yogurt adds a cooling contrast to the spicy curries. Here are some simple and easy recipes for popular sides and condiments:
Here are some tips and a rough timeline that work for me when hosting a Diwali party or any elaborate Indian dinner party. Using this plan and timeline, I am able to stay on top of things and enjoy the party without any stress.
', but, it is polite to take a little something... a little gesture! Here are some options that are safe to take to a Diwali Party:
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Here are some dishes that most people enjoy and are easy to carry to work. You don't necessarily have to cook them. Check with any Indian catering shop and you'll find plenty of choices:
I hope you find these tips and sample menus useful. I would love to hear your feedback or any tricks that work for you. Simply comment below and we can all share our secrets to hosting the BEST Indian Dinner Party. Cheers!
A foodie by birth and the mind, body and soul behind Spice Cravings where I share my family's favorite easy recipes! A recipe doesn't make it on the blog unless it gets a thumbs-up from my taster-in-chief and teen-chefs - my husband and twin girls!
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