A collection of fun, festive, and flavorful Indian New Year's Eve Food Ideas. These recipes are simple to make and easy to serve, and most importantly, they can be made ahead so you can enjoy the evening with your family and friends.
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From flavor-packed appetizers, like paneer tikka and chaat cups, to India's most popular street-food wraps, these recipes are perfect for ringing in the new year!
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Appetizers
Here, you'll find a mix of traditional finger food and some popular fusion recipes. These flavorful dishes are easy to pass around and can be served with a cocktail pick or napkin. No utensils needed!
Enjoy these appetizers with your favorite Indian chutney. The following chutneys can be made 2 to 3 days before the party: Tamarind Chutney, Mint Chutney, and Cilantro Chutney.
Pinwheel Samosa
This Samosa Pinwheels recipe is a crispy take on the popular Indian chaat that's wrapped in puff pastry and baked in the Oven or AirFryer.
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Samosa Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
These Samosa Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers are an Indian inspired take on the popular American appetizer that gets baked in the AirFryer, Crisplid or Oven.
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Matar Kachori Puff Pastry Pinwheels
These crispy, flaky Matar Kachori Pinwheels are a 30-minute Indian-fusion appetizer or snack with spiced peas rolled in buttery puff pastry. Just roll, slice, and bake!
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Samosa Chaat Phyllo Cups
These Mini Samosa Chaat Cups are the perfect party bites! Flaky phyllo cups filled with spiced potatoes & peas, baked crisp, then topped with chutneys.
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Tandoori Chicken Wings
These tandoori chicken wings are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and flavored with Indian spices. Made easily in the oven or air fryer.
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Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Easy recipe for Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms. These crisp mushroom caps filled with veggies, herbs, and cheese are ready in 30 minutes.
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Paneer Tikka Recipe
This authentic Paneer Tikka recipe features tandoori-spiced crisp paneer and crunchy veggies prepared easily in the Air Fryer, Oven, or Grill.
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Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Tandoori Chicken Tikka kebab is a flavor-packed Indian appetizer in which marinated chicken chunks and vegetables are threaded onto skewers and grilled until crisp and slightly charred.
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Tandoori Fish Tikka - Airfryer/ Oven/Crisplid
Say hello to your new favorite appetizer, Tandoori Fish Tikka! Tender fish marinated in a classic Indian tandoori masala and crisped to perfection in an Airfyer, Crisplid or oven. Enjoy this low-carb dish with a side of cilantro chutney!
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Air Fryer Chickpeas (& Oven-Roasted)
Air Fryer Chickpeas are crispy, crunchy flavor bites that make a great snack and salad topper. Crisp them in the air fryer in a little over 15 minutes, with the option to roast them in the oven too.
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Chicken Seekh Kebab (Kabab)
Chicken Seekh Kebab, or kabab, are flavorful ground meat croquettes, seasoned with warm Indian spices, then grilled in an air fryer or oven.
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Tandoori Chicken (Restaurant-Style)
An easy tandoori chicken recipe featuring succulent chicken legs marinated in an authentic spiced yogurt blend, then baked or grilled to juicy, smoky perfection.
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Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken
Crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor, this Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken is a quick and easy twist on an Indian classic.
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Aloo Samosa Recipe (Fried)
Sharing my best tips for aloo samosa recipe (traditional fried samosa) with step-by-step instructions for the perfect dough, filling, and folding technique.
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Main Course- Vegetarian Recipes
We're moving away from the traditional flare and keeping the food street-food-style. These dishes make for a great entree by themselves, or in combination with others.
I prepare them ahead of time and reheat them in the oven before serving.
Paneer Kathi Roll (Paneer Frankie)
This Paneer Kathi Roll, or Paneer Frankie, is flavorful, aromatic, & totally delicious. Made with marinated paneer (cheese) & veggies wrapped in a crisp paratha in 30 minutes.
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Paneer Pizza - Naan Pizza (Air Fryer | Oven)
This 30-minute Paneer Pizza is a tasty Indian fusion pizza with a naan base and paneer tikka topping, made easily in the air fryer or oven.
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Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Biryani Recipe
An easy Instant Pot recipe for Vegetable Biryani, a classic Indian dish made with assorted vegetables & basmati rice, flavored with herbs, spices & saffron.
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Achari Paneer Biryani - Instant Pot
This Achari Paneer Biryani features nutty basmati rice cooked with paneer and seasoned with tangy Indian pickling spices ready in 30 minutes in the Instant Pot.
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Instant Pot Egg Biryani
Easy one-pot Egg Biryani recipe featuring boiled eggs and basmati rice flavored with a unique blend of warm spices, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, and saffron.
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Main Course- Non-Vegetarian Recipes
Easy Tandoori Chicken Sliders (with Hawaiian rolls)
Juicy pull-apart Tandoori chicken sliders with melty cheese and chutney mayo on Hawaiian rolls! It's the ultimate 30-minute party food or weeknight meal!
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Chicken Kathi Roll
These chicken kathi rolls are made with chicken marinated in creamy yogurt and spices, then rolled up in a crispy paratha with peppers, onions, and green chutney.
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Instant Pot Chicken Biryani
This Instant Pot Chicken Biryani is a simplified, one-pot Indian meal, with tender chicken and fluffy basmati rice steam cooked with aromatic spices, caramelized onion and saffron.
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Lamb Biryani
Easy one-pot recipe for Lamb Biryani, an aromatic meat and rice dish from the Indian subcontinent, in which marinated lamb is cooked with basmati rice, fresh herbs & fried onions.
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You can enhance the taste of biryani by serving it with cool and crunchy raita (Indian yogurt dip)! Pick your favorite between these:
Dessert
We're continuing with the theme of easy, fun, and festive. Here is a wide selection including a fusion Cheesecake, quick Rasmalai, and a comforting Carrot halwa and Badam Halwa.
I've also included an incredibly easy-to-make Tiramisu without eggs and chocolate brownies.
Easy Rasmalai Tiramisu- Eggless Indian Fusion Dessert
This Rasmalai Tiramisu is an easy, 20-minute eggless Indian fusion dessert with layers of cardamom mascarpone cream, rosewater-soaked ladyfingers, and rasmalai.
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White Chocolate Bark with Indian Sweets
White Chocolate Bark with Indian Sweets is a fun, fusion dessert that combines creamy white chocolate with popular sweets like jalebi and ladoo.
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Rabdi Gulab Jamun Tiramisu
Rabdi Gulab Jamun Tiramisu is an indulgent make-ahead, no-bake Indian fusion dessert combining creamy rabdi, gulab jamuns, and ladyfinger layers for a festive showstopper!
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Easy Rasmalai Recipe (with Rasgulla)
Make authentic-tasting Rasmalai in 25 mins! This easy shortcut uses store-bought rasgulla and a foolproof creamy rabri. Perfect for last-minute entertaining!
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Rabdi Gulab Jamun
Easy recipe for Rabdi Gulab Jamun, a decadent Indian dessert in which sweet syrupy gulab jamun is served over luscious and creamy homemade rabdi.
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Mango Cheesecake Recipe
Easy instant pot recipe for mango cheesecake with sweet mangoes and cream cheese filling, poured on a gluten-free pistachio & cardamom crust.
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Mango Tiramisu
Light and creamy Mango Tiramisu combines delicately sweet ladyfingers with mango mascarpone cream and fresh mango for an easy, no-bake fusion dessert.
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Instant Pot Gajar Halwa | Carrot Halwa
Easy recipe for Instant Pot Gajar Halwa or Carrot Halwa, a traditional Indian dessert made with carrots, milk, sugar, nuts, and cardamom.
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Gajar Halwa (Carrot Halwa)
An authentic recipe for Gajar Halwa or Carrot Halwa, a popular Indian dessert made by cooking grated carrots with milk, ghee, sugar, and cardamom.
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Carrot Burfi - Gajar Burfi (Indian Carrot Fudge)
Easy Instant Pot recipe for Carrot Burfi, or Gajar ki Burfi, a fudge-like variation of the classic Indian dessert, Carrot Halwa.
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Badam Halwa with Almond Flour (Instant Pot)
Quick and easy recipe for Badam halwa, a rich and decadent Indian dessert made with ground almonds, sugar and ghee, delicately flavored with saffron and cardamom!Â
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Instant Pot Moong Dal Halwa (Indian Lentil Pudding)
Moong Dal Halwa is a rich and decadent Indian dessert made with split mung beans (moong dal), ghee, saffron, cardamom, and lots of love. Here is my easier take, a pressure cooker version of a cherished family recipe.
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Indian Spiced Cocktails
Aam Panna Margarita
5-minute recipe for Aam Panna Margarita, a sweet and spicy fusion cocktail made of tequila and traditional Indian raw mango nectar.
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Jal Jeera Mojito | Indian Spiced Mojito Cocktail
In this recipe, I pair the minty and spicy Indian beverage, Jal Jeera, with a classic mojito. There is nothing more refreshing than a Jal Jeera Mojito (Indian Spiced Mojito) on a hot summer day. Refreshing, chilled, minty and spicy! Yum!
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Indian Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Jaljeera - Cumin Spiced Indian Lemonade
Jaljeera is a refreshing Indian lemonade made with fresh coriander and mint, spiced with roasted cumin, chaat masala and dry mango powder.
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Masala Coke
Enjoy this 2-minute recipe for Masala Coke, a refreshing Indian summer drink made with Coca-Cola, black salt, chaat masala, and fresh lime.
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If you're looking for more cocktail recipes, check out these classic and popular cocktail recipes along with their low-carb variations.
I hope you enjoy these recipes and have a great time welcoming the new year. On behalf of the entire team at Spice Cravings, I wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
Sheela Jani says
Sorry my previous comment was with wrong email
Aneesha Gupta says
No problem! Thanks for taking the time to rate the recipes!
sheela jani says
Enjoy most of your recipes.
Tried Paneer Tikka and Chicken Tikka in air fryer , which really came out well
Thank you very much
Aneesha Gupta says
Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed these recipes. I hope you continue to try more!
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It was nice to go through your post. Thanks for sharing the recipe here. Keep up the good work.
Aneesha says
Thank you 🙂
Bani says
thank you for wonderful receipes
Aneesha Gupta says
You're most welcome! I'm glad you enjoy them!