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.
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 along with 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 ahead of the party: Tamarind Chutney, Mint Chutney, and Cilantro Chutney.
Pinwheel Samosa
Samosa Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Samosa Chaat Phyllo Cups
Tandoori Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Paneer Tikka- Air fryer| Oven| Grill
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Tandoori Fish Tikka - Airfryer/ Oven/Crisplid
Air Fryer Chickpeas (& Oven-Roasted)
Chicken Seekh Kebab (Kabab)
Matar Chaat (Pigeon Peas Dip)
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)
Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Biryani Recipe
Achari Paneer Biryani
Egg Biryani
Chana Masala Tacos with Cucumber Salsa
Main Course- Non-Vegetarian Recipes
Chicken Kathi Roll
Instant Pot Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
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.
Rasmalai Tiramisu
White Chocolate Bark with Indian Sweets
Easy Rasmalai Recipe
Mango Cheesecake Recipe
Carrot Halwa | Gajar Halwa
Badam Halwa in Instant Pot
Instant Pot Moong Dal Halwa (Indian Lentil Pudding)
Indian Spiced Cocktails
Aam Panna Margarita
Jal Jeera Mojito | Indian Spiced Mojito Cocktail
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. If you try these recipes, share an image on your favorite social media channel. Don't forget to tag #spicecravings.
With that, the entire team at Spice Cravings wishes you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
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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 🙂