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Last Updated : Apr 10,2024



मनोरंजन के लिए नाश्ते | मनोरंजन के लिए भारतीय स्नैक्स | - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Indian Snacks for Entertaining recipes in Hindi)
મનોરંજન માટેના નાસ્તા - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Indian Snacks for Entertaining recipes in Gujarati)

Indian snacks for entertaining | veg starters for entertaining |

Indian snacks for entertaining | veg starters for entertaining | Snacks and starters served at dinner, tea or cocktail parties have to be a bit more special than what you might have on a normal day. They don’t necessarily have to be difficult or time-consuming but they must be attractive, and served in a way that makes people want to immediately try one!

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Not only that, they must also be sized handily and served with the right accompaniments. In this section, you will find interesting snacks like Baked Vada Pav , Onion Rings and Corn Cheese Balls which are perfect for entertaining.

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Indian Snacks for evening tea

Cabbage Pakoda Here is an irresistibly crunchy and excitingly flavoured pakoda made with cabbage. Amiri Khaman is nothing but a spicy tea-time snack made of crumbled khaman dhoklas tempered with garlic and mixed with pomegranate seeds and coconut. Masala Vadas the appetizing aroma of Masala Vadas being fried at tea stalls in almost every street corner! 

Amiri Khaman
Amiri Khaman

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Corn Kachori this amazing variant is made with a filling of crushed sweet corn kernels and sliced onions perked up with tasty spice powders. Methi Pakoda  its mildly bitter taste and irresistible aroma unfailingly delight the palate, whether it is added to a subzi, roti , pulao or pakoda. Cabbage Ghughras a traditional gujarati tea time snack gets a savoury twist with this unique filling. 

 Corn Kachori
 Corn Kachori

Indian Snacks for family get together 

Cheese Corn Balls makes a super starter or snack and it just melts down in the mouth.

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Eye appealing, perfect sized Indian style corn balls perfect for a party starter tastes good with tomato ketchup.

 Corn Cheese Balls ( Starter ) Corn Cheese Balls ( Starter )

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Matar ki Kachori you would never have, really, tasted a kachori with such a flavourful filling. Rava Dhokla cooked is the master stroke, as in the case of any dhokla recipe. It gives the semolina dhokla a fabulous aroma and special flavour. 

Rava Dhokla, Semolina Dhokla, Suji Dhokla Rava Dhokla, Semolina Dhokla, Suji Dhokla

Doodhi Muthia much-loved by the Gujaratis. Doodhi and onions when combined with an apt combination of semolina and flours like whole wheat flour and besan yield delicious muthia. 

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Vegetable Kebab appetising, cocktail-sized snack made from bottle gourd, potatoes and onions, with a generous sprinkling of piquant onion masala mixture.

 Vegetable Kebab
 Vegetable Kebab

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Starters for small home parties or occasion.

Snacks for ladies kitty party

Hummus the famous traditional Lebanese spread, has a creamy chickpea texture. It tastes fantastic when served as apart of a mezze platter with Pita Bread or vegetables.

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Galouti Kebab on Crispy Naan an appetizer with such an attractive appearance and awesome flavour that it will capture everybody’s attention. Paneer Pita Pockets unique for a party starter or a high tea party? Paneer pocket is an ideal catch! sure your guests would love it too. 

Makai Galouti KebabMakai Galouti Kebab

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Dhokla Sushi with Bell Peppers exotic flavour of Sushi but don’t have the time to prepare it, or don’t have access to the ingredients? Not to worry. We have brought together Indian and Japanese styles to create a dhokla-based sushi. 

 Dhokla Sushi with CarrotsDhokla Sushi with Carrots

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Pav Bhaji Fondue friends and family coming over and want to serve them something that would tantalize their taste buds? It is really quick and easy to make. Paneer Tikka a punjabi delicacy is one of the most popular starters in Indian restaurants.  

Pav Bhaji FonduePav Bhaji Fondue

Starters and snacks for Indian festivals

Rose Cookies traditional snack is believed to be of Anglo-Indian origin, and is made commonly during Christmas time.

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Medu Vada crispy, tasty and protein-rich urad dal vada to the platter. Kesar Pista Biscuits a real delicacy with rich spicy notes. Assorted nuts give these biscuits a delectable crunch, while an array of spice powders give it a tantalising aroma. 

 Medu Vada, South Indian Snack Medu Vada, South Indian Snack

Kanji Vada a marwari delicacy of moong dal vadas immersed in tangy mustard flavoured liquid.

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The 'kanji' or 'rai ka pani' as it is known needs to be prepared a day in advance so that all the flavours mellow down.     

Kanji-VadasKanji Vadas

Snacks to entertain kids

Cheesy Maggi Rolls a cheesy mixture of cooked Maggi, cheese slice and crunchy veggies is packed inside readily available samosa patties and deep-fried till perfectly golden in colour. 

 Cheesy Maggi Bread Rolls Cheesy Maggi Bread Rolls

Tacos a rustic experience, which warms the heart and fills the tummy with its sensual flavours and mealy textures.   Schezwan Noodle Frankie is one street food is diversly famous and has too many variations to it. Frankie is a wrap containing filling in an enfolded roti. Kids and students would definitely love this variation to frankie. 

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Crispy Potato Snack a flavour-packed snack with an unmistakable Oriental touch. Carrot Pinwheel Sandwiches a delightful sweet and spicy snack with a tantalizing flavour and attractive appearance, which makes it ideal to serve at small parties.

Carrot Pinwheels ( Finger Foods For Kids )Carrot Pinwheels ( Finger Foods For Kids )

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Fried Mozzarella Sticks  a simple flavouring of oregano and chilli-flakes ensures that the overall effect of Indian style cheese sticks is very pleasing.

Fried Mozzarella SticksFried Mozzarella Sticks

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Enjoy our Indian snacks for entertaining | veg starters for entertaining | and other starter snack recipe articles given below.

School time Indian snack recipes

Indian snacks for entertaining


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Avocado and Cherry Tomato Crostini
Recipe# 41517
03 Mar 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
avocado and cherry tomato crostini recipe | tomato crostini with avocado | avocado tomato bruschetta | easy avocado bruschetta | with 42 amazing images. avocado and cher ....
Cheesy Bellpepper and Jalapeno Canape
Recipe# 41453
02 Feb 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Canapés are amongst the best choices you can make, to serve as starters at parties, because the dainty roundels are handy to serve and look so appetizing that nobody can refuse one! In this mouth-watering version, the canapés are topped with colourful bell peppers, crunchy onions, juicy sweet co ....
Kand Puri, Savoury Kand Puri
Recipe# 41457
03 Feb 17

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Crisp yet soft, savoury to the core, the Kand Puri is a mouth-watering way to satiate your hunger on fasting days. It is a quick and easy recipe, which you must try in the winter season when this root vegetable is available in plenty. You just need to make a dough of boiled and mashed purple yam ....
Palak Chola Dal Dhokla, Chola Methi na Dhokla
Recipe# 32599
27 Mar 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
chola dal dhokla recipe | Indian palak chola dal dhokla | healthy chola methi na dhokla | split cow pea dhokla | with 24 amazing images. chola dal dhokla recipe | ....
Falafel in Whole Wheat Pita Pockets, Diabetic Friendly
Recipe# 3471
20 Aug 11

 
 by Tarla Dalal
We now bring you a famous Mediterranean dish in a diabetic-friendly form! Falafel is usually made of kabuli chana and deep-fried, but here we have made it with moong dal and cooked it in an appe mould to avoid deep-frying. You also get a good dose o ....
Cheesy Corn and Onion Toast
Recipe# 1711
01 Aug 22

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
cheesy corn and onion toast recipe | veg cheese corn toast | Indian cheese corn masala toast | with 26 amazing images. cheesy corn and onion toast recipe | veg cheese co ....
Buckwheat Pancakes, Kuttu Pancake Diabetic Snacks
Recipe# 22269
01 Dec 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
buckwheat pancakes recipe | gluten free buckwheat pancake | kuttu pancake - diabetic snack | with 28 amazing images. tasty healthy Indian buckwheat pancakes is an Indian ....
Pizza with Mushrooms, Garlic and Walnuts
Recipe# 3286
18 Aug 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
pizza with mushrooms garlic and walnuts recipe | mushroom garlic and basil pizza | garlic mushroom walnut pizza | veg mushroom pizza | with 21 amazing images. pizza with ....
Schezuan Fries Hot Dog Sandwich
Recipe# 41376
11 Jan 11

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by Tarla Dalal
Deep-fried potato fingers, sautéed with crunchy veggies and tangy sauces makes a yummy filling for hot dog rolls. A dash of mayonnaise adds to the zesty flavour of the filling and makes the sandwich a bit creamy too, balancing the texture very well. Loaded with potatoes and veggies, this mul ....
Junglee Cheese Grilled Sandwich
Recipe# 41339
11 Jan 11

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
This sandwich sure lives up to its wild name! With a large assortment of juicy and crunchy veggies, teamed up with sweet corn and paneer, this satiating sandwich also has a fabulous flavour thanks to mayonnaise, green chutney and sweet chilli sauce. Grated cheese adds to the excitement, making t ....
Tuppa Dosa, Soft Ghee Dosa
Recipe# 41384
19 Apr 18

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Tuppa in Kannada means ghee, and that makes the highlight of this recipe obvious! This dosa is a special one, which is often made when there are guests. You can actually smell the ghee from outside the house, and it will make you drool! Since the batter for this dosa uses more urad than usual do ....
Corn and Zucchini Savoury Tarts
Recipe# 2304
06 Aug 16

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Here, a superlatively tasty mix of sweet corn, zucchini and capsicum in white sauce adorns crispy savoury tarts. What makes the topping so amazing is the addition of herbs, seasonings and Schezwan sauce, which transform the mellow white sauce based mix into a tongue-tickling treat. An exquisit ....
Dahi Batata Puri, Mumbai Dahi Puri Chaat
Recipe# 33410
27 Jun 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
dahi batata puri recipe | Mumbai roadstyle dahi puri | dahi puri chaat | with amazing 10 images. dahi batata puri is a famous Mumbai roadstyle dahi batata puri a ....
Upma Dosa, South Indian Rava Upma Dosa
Recipe# 41357
18 Apr 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A sumptuous feast of upma-lined dosas, which is almost like having two dishes at one go! Ideal to have for breakfast, or as an evening supper, the Upma Dosa features golden-brown dosas stuffed with mouth-wateringly tasty rava upma. The upma has the exciting aroma of a traditional tempering and t ....
Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms ( Healthy Starter Recipe )
Recipe# 34733
11 Sep 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Yum, these Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms offer the most exciting start to a meal! The best part is that they set a healthy note too, since this innovative version is prepared without cheese. Here, fresh mushrooms, stuffed with a saucy spinach mixture, is cooked in a closed
Toasted Hummus Sandwich with Vegetables
Recipe# 41312
13 Jan 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
toasted hummus sandwich recipe | veg hummus sandwich Indian style | veggie and hummus sandwich | mediterranean hummus sandwich | with 20 amazing images. toasted hummus ....
Sweet Potato Tikkis with Tomato Raita
Recipe# 41319
02 Mar 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
sweet potato tikki with tomato raita | vegetable shakarkand cutlet | shakarkandi tikki with raita | with 28 amazing images. sweet potato tikki with tomato raita is a delicious and nutritiou ....
Sama Panki, Farali Sanwa Panki
Recipe# 32544
16 Mar 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
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sama panki recipe | farali sama panki | rajgira, arrowroot, sama panki with curds | with 30 images. sama panki is a popular snack made during fasting in India. Learn to make
Sweet Corn Balls ( Kebabs and Tikkis Recipes)
Recipe# 32738
16 May 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
This ever-popular chinese starter is perked up by the use of authentic red curry paste.
Palak Toast Topped with Pizza Sauce and Cheese
Recipe# 41313
25 May 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
In this totally unique snack, bread slices are layered with a luscious mixture of potatoes and spinach puree flavoured with ginger, garlic and green chillies, and deep-fried till crisp. This crunchy and super tasty toast is then served with a topping of cheese and pizza sauce. Every bite of the ....
Creamy Mixed Vegetable Toast Sandwich
Recipe# 41311
22 Aug 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
creamy vegetable toast sandwich | vegetable toast sandwich | Indian hung curd sandwich | mayonnaise sandwich recipe | with 28 amazing images. creamy vegetable toast san ....
Mini Beetroot Tikki
Recipe# 39300
09 Feb 19

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 by Tarla Dalal
Here is an another interesting way to make your family consume more of healthy beets. With a blend of common masalas and everyday ingredients, grated beetroot and carrot emerge into an irresistible snack. The bread slice helps to hold together the other ingredients, while imparting an exciting crunc ....
Cheese, Olive and Jalapeno Toast
Recipe# 41296
25 Feb 19

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by Tarla Dalal
Crisp, buttered toasts topped with an attractive combination of cheese, olives and jalapeno are sure to make you drool! The cheese melts upon baking, coating the other ingredients in a truly irresistible way. A dash of herbs adds to the appeal of the Cheese, Olive and Jalapeno Toast, by giving it ....
Aloo Paneer Matar Chaat
Recipe# 32936
01 May 21

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by Tarla Dalal
aloo paneer chaat matar recipe | chatpata aloo paneer chaat in 15 minutes | fried aloo paneer chaat | potato paneer chaat snack | 28 amazing images. aloo paneer chaat
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