Ten Game Day Ideas with a Masala Twist

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January 30, 2015

If you are all dug up now and are planning something for your super-bowl menu, I have a round-up for you that might add some spark and spice to your table. After all, game day food does not always have to be greasy and processed to taste good. There is of course, my pinterest board on Indian Inspired Parties, that have quite a collection of favorites, but here is are ten handpicked recipes just for easy reference.

This collection will certainly also take care of all the assorted tastes on your table. After all it is quite like that if your table is anything like mine. You will have diners with all varieties of preference.

So to start out, there is always some Guacamole. Here is some with toasted cumin for crunch.

There is of course always a possibility that you like your guacamole chunky like the little young lady in our house, so for her and other who like it chunky there is Deepta’s Deconstructed Guacamole.

If you are a legume lover like me, you have to have your hummus, and here is a roasted red pepper variety that is colorful and flavorful all at once. My kids of course love the cilantro variation which also is just as good. One more in the the dip universe, is my slow cooker white bean dip, this one with some good crusty bread is almost a meal in itself.

There are plenty of munchies, fritters galore, to start with we can have the Dal Vada. Which will keep you happy no matter what team wins, and then there are pakoras, here and there.

Pakoras done right, can also make a touchdown. There is always the pretty and colorful Scallion and Radish Pakoras. One of my favorites from the Spices and Seasons cookbook.

If you must have your wings, fret not, I have you covered. Here are a few possibilities. If you like them spicy and sweet here are my Hoisin Wings. Then there is the Lime and Poblano Wings

If kebabs are more your style, there is always a good classic chicken tikka. Find one that is colorful, spiced and full of soul.

There is always that moment, when you want a good comforting bowl of something, for that there is my slow cooker channa masala chili, this one can cook over night and all it needs is the fixings.