Easy Starters for a Diwali House Party Menu

Paneer Tikka Skewers  

• Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 mins marination) 

• Cuisine: North Indian 

• Course: Starter / Snack 

• Serves: 4–6 

• 250g paneer (cubed) 

• 3 tbsp thick curd 

• 1 tsp red chilli powder 

• 1/2 tsp turmeric 

• 1 tsp garam masala 

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 

• Salt to taste 

• 1 tbsp lemon juice 

• Capsicum/onion pieces for skewers 

• Mix all ingredients (except paneer and veggies) into a marinade. 

• Add paneer and veggies, coat well, and marinate for 30 mins. 

• Grill on the Wipro Elato Sandwich Maker with plates open flat. The 180° open design lets you lay down the skewers easily for uniform grilling. 

Hara Bhara Kebabs 

• Prep Time: 15 minutes 

• Cuisine: Indian 

• Course: Appetizer / Snack 

• Serves: 4–6 

• 1 cup boiled spinach (blanched & squeezed dry) 

• 1/2 cup boiled green peas 

• 2 boiled potatoes 

• 1-2 green chillies 

• 1/2 tsp garam masala 

• 1/2 tsp amchur 

• Salt to taste 

• Oil for shallow frying 

• Blend peas, spinach, and chillies into a coarse paste. 

• Mash potatoes, mix all spices, and shape into tikkis. 

• Heat oil on the Wipro Induction Cooktop and shallow-fry kebabs on medium heat. 

• Flip evenly until golden brown on both sides and serve with mint chutney. 

Cheese Corn Balls

• Prep Time: 20–25 minutes 

• Cuisine: Indo-Fusion 

• Course: Snack / Starter 

• Serves: 4–6 

• 1 cup boiled sweet corn 

• 3/4 cup grated cheese (mozzarella or processed) 

• 1 boiled potato (mashed) 

• 1 tbsp cornflour 

• Salt & black pepper to taste 

• Bread crumbs (for coating) 

• Oil for frying 

• Mix corn, cheese, mashed potato, and cornflour into a dough. 

• Shape into small balls, coat in bread crumbs. 

• Deep-fry on the Wipro Induction Cooktop using its 2000W setting for quick, even frying. 

Vegetable Spring Rolls 

• Prep Time: 20 minutes 

• Cuisine: Indo-Chinese 

• Course: Appetizer / Starter 

• Serves: 4–6 

• 1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage 

• 1/2 cup grated carrot 

• 1/2 cup capsicum (thin strips) 

• 1 tsp soy sauce 

• 1 tsp vinegar 

• Salt & pepper to taste 

• Spring roll sheets 

• Flour slurry for sealing 

• Oil for frying 

• Sauté veggies on the Wipro Induction Cooktop, season with sauces. 

• Let filling cool, then roll into spring roll sheets and seal. 

• Shallow-fry until crisp and golden using the temperature-controlled induction setting. 

• Slice and serve with sweet chilli sauce. 

Mini Samosas 

• Prep Time: 25 minutes 

• Cuisine: Indian 

• Course: Snack / Starter 

• Serves: 4–6 

• 2 boiled potatoes 

• 1/2 cup boiled green peas 

• 1 tsp cumin 

• 1/2 tsp turmeric 

• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 

• Salt to taste 

• Samosa pastry sheets 

• Oil for frying 

• Prepare filling by sautéing cumin and spices with mashed potatoes and peas on the Induction Cooktop. 

• Fill small triangular samosa sheets and seal with water or flour paste. 

• Fry until golden using the cooktop’s precise heat setting. 

Masala Papad Shots 

• Prep Time: 10 minutes 

• Cuisine: Indian Street Food 

• Course: Snack / Appetiser 

• Serves: 6–8 

• 2-3 papads 

• 1 onion (finely chopped) 

• 1 tomato (finely chopped) 

• 1 green chilli 

• Chaat masala 

• Lemon juice 

• Coriander 

• Sev for garnish 

• Roast papads on the Induction Cooktop evenly. 

• Break into pieces and top with onion, tomato, chilli, lemon juice, and sev. 

• Serve in small shot glasses or tapas bowls. 

• Smart sensor touch controls make multitasking easy. 

• 2000W power means faster cooking, perfect for frying and sautéing. 

• Crystal glass plate for effortless cleanup and a modern look. 

• 7 Indian menu presets simplify traditional festive cooking. 

• Precision temperature control for perfect texture every time. 

• Multi-heating modes let you grill or reheat snacks easily. 

• 180° open grill makes it ideal for grilling skewers and patties. 

• Non-toxic ceramic plates ensure safe cooking for all ages. 

• Wide plate size allows for big batches in one go. 

• Extra 15° plate opening for convenience and cleaning ease.