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Diwali food changes from home to home and state to state. In Tamil Nadu, the day starts with idli, kuzhambu, and a spoon of Diwali marundhu. A Punjabi table may start with stuffed parathas and lassi. Gujarati homes serve fafda and jalebi with tea, and Bengali families cook luchi with aloo dum. This post shares regional Diwali menu ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so you can plan each meal with confidence. Pick one dish from each course, prep the day before, and use a triply pressure cooker to cook dal, rice, and biryani in one batch. You spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests.







