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Diwali Snack Platter: Mix, Match, and Buy Smart
A composition guide for mithai-adjacent hosting — what's worth making, what's worth buying.
- diwali
- snacks
- hosting
- Prep
- Varies
- Serves
- 8–12 guests
Ingredients
- store or homemadeshankarpali or namak pare
- 2 cupschivda or mixture
- 1 cupwhole nuts — roasted, salted lightly
- assortedstore mithai selection — 2–3 varieties
- pomegranate, grapesfresh fruit — for balance
Method
- Balance fried, sweet, and fresh elements on one tiered platter.
- Refill savory items; mithai can sit covered separately.
- Offer small plates — chaat-style grazing, not full slices.