Not every dad knows his way around the kitchen, but we must agree that most of them love a good meal, especially if their kids make it! With Father’s Day around the corner, why not treat your father and fatherly figures with some delicious food? Don your aprons and polish those kitchen knives, things are about to get cooked! Here are Team unstumbled’s top 20 Father’s Day food ideas that will have your dad drooling!
Father’s Day Food Ideas: The Ultimate Top 20
Bite-Sized Sharings
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Aloo Chaat
What’s that one classic street food that exudes comfort in every bite? It HAS to be Aloo Chaat! This delightful street snack is made with boiled and spiced potatoes, onions, tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, fresh coriander, aloo bhujia, and that signature spicy and tangy chutney.
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Air-fried palak chips
While you serve your dad with delicious bites, why not make it healthier? Palak chips are great on their own, but you can make them even healthier by air-frying them. Simply season them with salt, pepper, and some spices, and you have a munchable snack ready within minutes!
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Aloo pakode
If there’s any snack that dads love, especially when it’s raining, it has to be aloo pakode! These potato fritters covered in gram flour batter are just the perfect snack to have at any time of the day. Also, you may fry onion and chilli pakodas using the same batter – the more variety, the better!
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Garlic Murukku
Murukku is a traditional South Indian snack that’s simply too irresistible to eat. And while there are many murukku variations, we recommend that you make garlic murukku at home for your dad this Father’s Day.
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Sev Puri
When you don’t know what food to make on Father’s Day, it’s always best to whip up a dish that requires zero cooking! One such dish is the beloved sev puri. All you need is boiled potatoes, chopped onions and tomatoes, tamarind chutney, mint-coriander chutney, and sev!
Starters/Main Course
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Pav Bhaji
Pav Bhaji is one of the best Father’s Day food dishes to make – it’s easy to make, super healthy (look at all those mashed veggies), and most importantly, too delicious! But if you and your dad don’t mind gaining some extra calories, add a generous dollop of butter to your bhaji! We’re already drooling!
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Keema Pav
Similar to pav bhaji, keema pav is a dish that doesn’t take much time to prepare and is super healthy. While it can be made using finely minced chicken, you can replace chicken with paneer or tofu if your dad prefers something vegetarian.
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Masala Omelette With Toast
If you’re treating your dad with a delicious breakfast on Father’s Day, nothing beats a classic masala omelette with toast! This comforting egg dish takes hardly a few minutes – plus, you can customize it with any stuffing of your choice like spinach, tomatoes, cheese, ham, onions, etc.
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Avocado Egg Toast
Dads are a lot like avocados – tough on the outside but soft, mellow, and full of wholesome goodness on the inside! So, why not make a classic avocado egg toast for your dad? With just chopped avocados and a sunny side up egg, this dish takes just a few minutes (to make AND eat).
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Aloo Tikki
Aloo tikki is a fulfilling starter that can satiate your taste buds in the classic desi way! The crispy, golden-brown fried potato fritters are best served with the classic combo of coriander and tamarind chutney!
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White Sauce/Red Sauce/Pink Sauce Pasta
Nothing is as comforting as a generous bowl of pasta – so why not make a delicious bowl of pasta from scratch? You can choose the pasta sauce base, spices, veggies, and toppings and make a decadent white/pink/red sauce pasta!
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Malai Kofta
Soft, juicy koftas soaked in a delicious, creamy gravy – malai koftas are truly underrated! This melt-in-your-mouth dish is made for dads who love to eat a royal, comforting meal.
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Paneer Butter Masala
Out of all the other Father’s Day food ideas, this one’s a certified crowd-pleaser. Soft, juicy paneer cubes soaked in a tangy tomato-based curry, this dish is like a party in the mouth!
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Baingan Bhaja
Loved across India, this Bengali dish consists of thinly sliced eggplant shallow shallow-fried to crispy golden perfection. Perfectly crispy, spicy, and best accompanied with soft, pillowy rice!
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Tawa Pulao
Tawa Pulao is a great one-pot dish that can be made both with freshly made as well as leftover rice! And with a delicious assortment of veggies and desi spices, this dish is one of the best Father’s Day meals for your entire family!
Desserts
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Mug Brownie
No baking tray and hardly any expertise in baking? Worry not, a mug brownie takes only a few ingredients and even fewer minutes to bake to decadent perfection. Simply stir some flour, eggs, cocoa powder, and baking powder, and you’re good to go!
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Gulab Jamun
If there’s one Indian dessert that is unanimously loved across the country, it has to be gulab jamun! Soft, spongy dough balls soaked in decadent sugar syrup, this dessert is perfect for dads who have a sweet tooth.
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Kheer
No Indian celebration is complete without a classic kheer – vermicelli/rice slow-cooked in a delicious mix of milk, nuts, and fragrant spices. Kheer is a traditional sweet dish that will easily elevate your Father’s Day celebration in an instant!
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Kalakand
Kalakand looks quite complicated, but believe it or not, it is quite easy to make! With a touch of tradition in every bite, this dessert dish marks the perfect end to your Father’s Day meals.
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Besan Laddoo
Besan laddoos are made with roasted gram flour, cardamom, and clarified butter and with just three simple ingredients, these are perfect even if you’re not a skilled hand at cooking! After all, besan laddoos are full of simplicity, comfort, and nostalgia
Summing Up
Here is a list of the top 20 best Father’s Day food ideas, and these include everything from quick bites and main courses to decadent desserts. So, this Father’s Day, it’s time to take over the kitchen and get cooking some delicious treats! “What food to make on Father’s Day?” is no more a woe – we’ve got you covered!
