Children's Day is on a weekday this year and that means parents will have practically zero time to prep for a post-school, post-work bash for their kids. So how do you pull off a fun party platter, fast?

Working and non-working parents you need something that consider:

• You have far less time to prep than you'd like.
• You need a wide variety of options to please a dozen tiny critics.
• You have to consider the dietary restrictions (the "I'm veg" vs. "I only eat chicken" vs. ‘Potatoes are my only jam' crowd).
• You need a good, wholesome alternative to ordering oily, unpredictable food from outside.
• You need something that can be popped in the air fryer, use little oil and be ready, hot and crispy in under 15 minutes.

This is where our ultimate Yummiez platter comes in, it's a step-up from "nuggets with dip," you're curating a fun platter with a vast range of the Godrej Yummiez products to choose from, veg, non-veg, sausage, kebabs, potato and veggie-filled bites – you have it all!

Consider also that you're making a spread that caters to a wider age group, because you know that the idea is to get the accompanying adults just as excited.
So, here's how you go about it.

The 15-minute Yummiez spread game plan

While your air fryer or oven  heats up, get your board, bowls and fresh ingredients ready. Cook your Godrej Yummiez products according to the package instructions (most take just 8-12 minutes). Here are some inventive platter hacks.

Nugget Parm bites

Turn classic nuggets into mini-Italian-inspired treats.

In the last two minutes of cooking (in the oven or air fryer), top each Godrej Yummiez Chicken Nugget with a tiny dab of marinara or pizza sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Let it melt and you have a perfect, poppable "Chicken Parm."

Mini Corn Nugget 'chaat'

A fuss-free, non-soggy take on a kid-friendly chaat.

Arrange the hot Godrej Yummiez Cheese Corn Nuggets on the platter. Drizzle lightly with a "trio" of dips: a little mint-yoghurt, a dot of tamarind chutney and a sprinkle of fine sev and pomegranate seeds. It's crunchy, creamy and tangy.

Magic Masala Popcorn cones

The simple popcorn cone gets a zesty, familiar tang.

As soon as the Godrej Yummiez Chicken Popcorn is hot and crispy, toss it in a bowl with a generous pinch of chaat masala or a "magic-style" seasoning mix. The heat will help the seasoning stick. Serve in the colourful paper cones as planned.

Mini Paneer Kathi Roll-Ups

Create a "kathi roll" in a single bite.

Take a soft tortilla or a small roti and cut it into strips (or small circles with a cookie cutter). Spread a thin layer of mint chutney, add a hot Godrej Yummiez Paneer Pop, and roll it up. Secure with a toothpick for a perfect, easy-to-grab roll.

Tandoori-style momo skewers

Give steamed momos a quick, skewer-y makeover.

After steaming the Godrej Yummiez Chicken Momos, make a quick "tandoori" paste by mixing a spoonful of thick yoghurt, a pinch of tandoori masala and a drop of oil. Brush this onto the momos and air-fry or pan-sear them for just 2-3 minutes until they get a slight char. Skewer them for a dramatic look.

Hot honey drizzled bites

Cook the Godrej Yummiez Hot & Crispy Chicken Bites until golden. In a small bowl, mix a tablespoon of honey with a tiny pinch of chilli flakes (or a dot of hot sauce, optional). Warm it for 10 seconds in the microwave and drizzle it over the hot chicken bites right before serving.

Building your own board

Add the fresh stuff: This is key. Fill the gaps with bright, healthy crunch. Portions of fresh-cut carrots, cucumber sticks, cherry tomatoes and bell pepper strips.

Add small bunches of grapes, a bowl of pomegranate seeds, slices of apple or colourful orange segments.

Anchor the board with small bowls of ketchup, the yoghurt-mint dip, marinara sauce and momo chutney.

That's it. In less than 15 minutes, you have a balanced platter that kids (and adults!) will love which leaves you free to actually enjoy the party.

So go ahead, unleash your inner snack artist with Godrej Yummiez! How are you cooking up a Yummiez feast this Children's Day?