Diwali is incomplete without dips and here are 16 simple dip recipes that will add so much colour and deliciousness to your Diwali celebrations
Diwali is the season for lights, laughter, and of course, endless snacking! Between the sweets, chaats, and appetizers, there’s always room for something fun and flavorful — and that’s where these dip recipes come in. A good dip has the power to transform even the simplest snack into something party-worthy. Whether you’re serving tikkas, kebabs, chips, or samosas, a creamy, tangy, or spicy dip can take things from tasty to totally addictive in minutes.
This collection of party dip recipes is designed to make your festive hosting easy and stress-free. You’ll find everything from classic Indian chutneys to global-inspired favorites like hummus, and herbed yogurt blends. The focus here is on bold flavors, quick prep, and versatility — because during Diwali, no one wants to be stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is having fun!
The best part is that most of these dips recipes easy can be made ahead of time, stored in the fridge, and served straight from the bowl. That means less last-minute chaos and more time to actually enjoy your get-together. Plus, dips are endlessly customizable — adjust the spice, swap ingredients, or pair them with whatever snacks you’re planning to serve.
So whether you’re hosting a big Diwali dinner or a casual game night with friends, these dips will fit right in. They’re colorful, crowd-pleasing, and guaranteed to disappear faster than you can say “pass the chips!” Ready to elevate your festive snacking game? Grab your mixing bowls and get dipping — these easy, delicious recipes will add a whole new layer of flavor to your celebrations! ✨
Egyptian Beetroot Dip
This quick and easy Egyptian beetroot dip is healthy and looks beautiful on the table, which makes it perfect to serve at holidays, parties and family get togethers. Nobody will be able to resist that vibrant color. Serve it with crackers for a crunchy, creamy combination.
Lebanese Pecan Red Pepper Dip | Muhammara
A Middle Eastern red pepper dip – Muhammara is made vegan and gluten free with pecans. This delicious sweet spicy dip is a great party appetizer.
Garlicky Yogurt Party Dip
A light, refreshing and super addictive garlicky yogurt party dip to go with chips, wings, cutlets, fries and other finger food. Low calorie and healthy too.
Coconut Chutney
This Coconut chutney recipe is quick, fresh, and the easiest way to turn a regular breakfast into something worth slowing down for.
Tamarind Chutney
Tamarind Chutney is an Indian condiment or sauce that’s sweet, sour, spicy and savoury. Its generally used as an accompaniment to various Indian chaats but also works really well as a dipping sauce or a marinade. A jar will last you over a year in the fridge!
Green Coriander Chutney
This green coriander chutney recipe is the best chutney you will ever try! Its fresh, tart, sweet and spicy and goes so well with pakoras, kebabs, samosas, cutlets, fritters or even as a spread on sandwiches. This is a recipe that’s pretty different from most other recipes out there, and you’ll believe me when you taste it!
Basil Walnut Pesto (Super Easy, Vegan, Made in an Immersion Blender)
Basil Walnut Pesto is a super easy, homemade vegan pesto recipe that is perfect with pasta dishes, salads, on chicken and salmon as a sauce or even as a dip! The walnuts give it a creamy base which helps avoid the parmesan altogether, and are a great substitute to pine nuts.
How to make Hummus at home
Learn how to make smooth, creamy hummus easily at home in a blender. This lebanese and middle eastern dip is healthy and is perfect with pita, in a wrap or as part of a mezze platter.
Spicy Nacho Cheese Sauce in just 5 Minutes!
Spicy Nacho Cheese Sauce is really easy to make at home. It just needs seven ingredients and ten minutes and in the end you’ll have a silky, smooth, cheesy sauce that you can jar and store for a couple of days or eat immediately.
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
Make Thai sweet chili sauce at home easily with this recipe. Just 9 ingredients and 20 minutes. Stores well for up to a month. Called nam chim kai, use this dipping sauce for appetizers, snacks, finger food or stir fries and barbecues.
Homemade Tomato Ketchup
This easy homemade tomato ketchup recipe has 7 real ingredients, isn’t sugar-heavy and very kid friendly. As compared to store-bought ketchup which has a lot of sugar, stabilizers and preservatives, this recipe is healthy.
How To Make Schezwan Sauce (Step by Step Video)
Learn how to make this simple indo-chinese schezwan sauce/condiment which goes really well with chicken lollipops, schezwan rice, noodles and manchurian. Makes 1.5 cups. Each serving size is estimated at 1 tbsp.
Caramel Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Dip
This Caramel Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Dip is a breeze to make and the perfect fall holiday appetizer or dessert. We use whipped cream instead of Cool Whip for more volume and flavor.
Blender Mango Mustard Dipping Sauce
This easy tropical mango mustard dipping sauce is ready in 5 minutes and gets made in the blender. Goes really well with chicken tenders, wings, crackers, fries and chips!
Mango Bell Pepper Rice Paper Rolls + Mango Cilantro Dipping Sauce
These mango bell pepper rice paper rolls are the perfect summer food – stuffed with lots of fresh veggies and served with an insanely delicious mango cilantro dipping sauce! Naturally gluten free, vegan and low carb!
Peanut Sauce Salad Dressing
Thai style Peanut Sauce Salad Dressing is creamy with a ton of umami. This doubles up as a dip and you’ll want to use it on everything!
Homemade Nutella
Rich, creamy, delicious and absolutely chocolate-y, this homemade nutella can give the store-bought one a run for it’s money. Made with just a handful of ingredients and really east to put together, you really need to try this one.
Dips are the secret to effortless entertaining, and these dip recipes prove just how easy and versatile they can be. Whether you prefer something spicy, tangy, or creamy, these party dip recipes are guaranteed to wow your guests and make snacking even more fun. So the next time you plan your festive spread, try one (or a few!) of these dips recipes easy — they’re the perfect way to add flavor, color, and a little extra celebration to your Diwali table. ✨
