Halloween is not just about costumes and trick-or-treating—it’s also the perfect time to host a spooky and delicious dinner party! Whether planning an intimate gathering or a large Halloween bash, a themed menu filled with creepy appetizers, eerie main courses, and ghoulish desserts will make your party unforgettable.
At Maharaja Farmers Market, we’ve curated a hauntingly good menu for you, featuring dishes that are easy to make and packed with flavour, using ingredients from our store. Let’s dive into these spooktacular Halloween dinner ideas!
Spooky Appetizers
Witch’s Finger Pakoras
Start your dinner party with a batch of crispy and spooky Witch’s Finger Pakoras. Made with mashed potatoes, coriander, and green chillies, these pakoras are shaped like creepy witch fingers and fried until golden brown. Serve them with green chutney to add a tangy twist to this eerie appetizer.
- Ingredients: Besan (gram flour), green chillies, coriander, potatoes.
Deviled Spider Eggs
Deviled eggs are always a hit at parties, but for Halloween, give them a spooky makeover by creating olive “spiders” on top of each egg. Adding a dash of Indian spices like cumin and garam masala will make these Deviled Spider Eggs a flavorful and creepy appetizer that your guests won’t forget.
- Ingredients: Eggs, black olives, mustard, spices.
Bloody Tomato Soup
A warm and comforting Bloody Tomato Soup is a great way to set the tone for the rest of your spooky feast. This rich, red soup is made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and cumin and can be served in small cauldrons or black bowls for extra Halloween flair.
- Ingredients: Fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger, cumin, and spices.
Terrifying Main Courses
Mummy Wrapped Paneer
Mummy Wrapped Paneer is a fun and tasty option for the main course. Wrap spiced paneer cubes in strips of whole wheat dough to create a mummy effect, then bake until golden brown. Serve with spicy mint chutney or tamarind sauce for a visually creative and tasty dish.
- Ingredients: Paneer, whole wheat dough, Indian spices.
Ghoul’s Green Curry
For a ghostly green dish that’s as delicious as it is spooky, try a Ghoul’s Green Curry. This spinach-based curry can be made with protein, such as paneer or chicken, and is seasoned with cumin, coriander, and garam masala for an extra burst of flavour. Its vibrant green colour makes it a standout dish at any Halloween feast.
- Ingredients: Spinach, paneer or chicken, garlic, ginger, and spices.
Pumpkin Parantha
Add a seasonal twist to your Halloween menu with Pumpkin Parantha. These delicious flatbreads blend wheat flour with spiced pumpkin puree, creating a savoury bread perfect for fall. Pair with any curry or dip for a festive and satisfying main course.
- Ingredients: Wheat flour, pumpkin puree, Indian spices.
Delightfully Eerie Desserts
Graveyard Chocolate Halwa
Give your classic Indian halwa a spooky transformation by turning it into a Graveyard Chocolate Halwa. Made with semolina, ghee, and cocoa powder, this dessert can be topped with crumbled cookies to create the appearance of dirt and decorated with cookie “tombstones” to create a mini graveyard on your dessert table.
- Ingredients: Semolina, cocoa powder, ghee, sugar.
Eyeball Gulab Jamun
Your guests won’t be able to look away from these Eyeball Gulab Jamuns! These classic Indian sweets are transformed into spooky eyeballs using food colouring and creative decorations. Floating in sugary syrup, they’ll be both a trick and a treat for everyone at the table.
- Ingredients: Gulab jamun mix, sugar syrup, food colouring.
Pumpkin Kheer
No Halloween party is complete without something pumpkin-flavoured! Pumpkin Kheer combines the creamy texture of rice pudding with the seasonal taste of spiced pumpkin. Add cardamom and roasted nuts to make this dessert both festive and flavorful.
- Ingredients: Rice, milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, cardamom, nuts.
At Maharaja Farmers Market, we have all the ingredients you need to create these spooky and delicious dishes. From appetizers that will creep out your guests to hauntingly delicious desserts, these Halloween-inspired recipes will entertain your dinner party. Be sure to visit us for fresh ingredients and everything you need to bring your Halloween dinner ideas to life!