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9 Quick Recipes For Your Last-Minute Parties

All you need is this list, and then you can call yourself the gathering connoisseur.

| Sakshi Haria
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As much as I love hosting parties and calling people over for every other occasion, like my cat’s 2nd birthday, I equally detest the idea of being supremely glued to the kitchen. At times, I can’t even spend time with the guests. 

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Hence, after hours of doomscrolling on Instagram, I present you my holy list of quick recipes for every kind of guest, even the uninvited last-minute ones. A brisk scan of this list, and you can channel your inner Monica Geller in no time. 

Fafda Salad recipe

As a Gujju, I try so hard not to fall in love with every other Gujarati dish that exists, all in the name of exploring other cuisines. But I can’t help it. And nor should you. Suitable for all ages, its combination of sweet and sour ingredients is exactly what’ll make your party a hit.

Veggie Dahi Sandwich

Nothing beats the comforts of a perfectly layered sandwich. So, I’ve got you one more sandwich to add to this list. A hung curd filling with an Indian tadka is what sets it apart. For such a trending recipe, it becomes mandatory to try it once.

Corn Bhajiya Toastie 

Imagine opening your fridge and the doorbell rings. Boom, six people walk in. Panic? Maybe. Tears? Held back. But all you’ve got in the fridge is frozen corn and a lonely loaf of sourdough. Turns out, that’s all you need. Because what’s about to happen is nothing short of a golden corn miracle.

Mala Cream Dumplings 

Give your spring roll sheets a better job to do. They are capable of doing so much more. This recipe proves it so well. Crunchy, tangy, creamy. It’s an all-in-one package. 

Thecha Aloo 

Keeping the spirits of trends alive, thecha is such a banger. And the fact that it’s so flexible. From paneer to sandwiches to thalipeeths to aloo, it pairs with everything. Raising the level for your taste buds, this dish can be quickly made for your party plans.

Reminder: To make a lot of these, because it’s addictive.

Creamcheese Cranberry Vol-Au-Vent

If ‘no efforts’ were a dish, it’d be this. It can take a child to prepare this recipe. Just buy some pastry canapes, make the filling, and you’re done. And don’t get me started about the uniqueness of the ingredients. It’ll only be fair for you to try it. 

Sweet Potato Dip

If you have had enough of creamy and curd dips for your parties and need a novelty? This dip is such a fresh take on the idea of dips. Making it even healthier for kids and the elderly, this sweet potato dip is here to steal the show.

Stuffed Mushroom Buns

Skipping mushrooms in starters is a crime. Here’s your chance not to commit it. From elevating the use of burger buns to delivering a delicacy for all the cheese lovers, it’s a hit! 

Chips Chaat 

I know the amount of carbs in this recipe is going to freak you out. But hear me out, it’s a party. And what’s a party if not breaking some rules? One bite in, and you’ll realise it’s less ‘carbs’ and more pure joy, utterly crispy joy.

I always knew that I was a great party host. I mean, I am basically the Kris Jenner of hosting parties. All I needed was this list. And so do you. 

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