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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!

Bread SnackBread Snack

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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Farali Pahadi Tikka, Upvas Paneer Tikka
Recipe# 32550
02 Apr 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
farali pahadi tikka recipe | paneer, sweet potato, potatoes fasting tikka | ekadashi vrat upvas tikka | vrat, upwas or fasts | with 20 amazing images. farali pahadi tikk ....
Kapi Cho Potatoes
Recipe# 4130
23 Aug 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Kapi cho potatoes are a yummy treat for potato lovers. A recipe of Indo-Chinese origin, this sweet-sour dish can be passed around as finger food, or served as a main dish while dinner. It is easy to make, and probably can be described as french fries tossed in Chines ....
Whole Wheat Vegetable Tartlets
Recipe# 808
19 Sep 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
savoury whole wheat tart recipe | Indian style vegetable bread tart | savoury whole wheat tart | with 30 amazing images. These Indian style vegetable bread tarts make for a perfect appetize ....
Corn and Dill Canapés
Recipe# 515
14 Sep 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Pleasantly-flavoured sweet corn and peppy dill are a match made in heaven! Held together by a luscious sauce of milk and plain flour, you get a succulent filling for dainty canapés. The Corn and Dill Canapé gets all the more exciting with a garnish of cheese and a topping of hot and sweet sauc ....
Paneer Peas Tikki
Recipe# 32947
11 Mar 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
This delectable paneer and peas combo is a great alternative to the typical aloo tikki! serve it with phudina chutney for an added flavourful touch. Make the paneer mixture fresh as keeping it for a long time before cooking will make it soggy.
Mushroom and Tomato Snack
Recipe# 1426
23 Nov 15

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Mushroom and Tomato Snack, a treat for all mushroom lovers! Slices of whole wheat bread topped with a succulent mushroom stir-fry with onions and tomatoes, and spiced up with red chilli flakes. . . What more can one ask for! Oregano imparts an Italian touch to this snack, which has been sautéed in a ....
Idli in Coconut Sauce, Spinach Idli in Coconut Curry
Recipe# 218
21 Jun 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
idlis in coconut sauce recipe | palak idlis in coconut curry | spinach idlis in coconut curry | with 43 amazing images. idlis in coconut sauce recipe | palak idlis in co ....
Potato Rosti
Recipe# 686
14 Sep 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
An international bestseller, the Potato Rosti is a pleasantly-flavoured, almost soothing dish of potatoes cooked in butter with onions, green chillies and cheese. The specialty of the rosti lies in the way it is cooked – as a whole layer, somewhat like a pancake. This gives the Potato Rosti a un ....
Poha and Sprouted Vatana Samosa
Recipe# 31055
01 Jan 1900

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Everybody loves samose, but the moment somebody hears the word, it is potatoes that come to mind. Surprise your family and friends with this off-beat samosa, made with a stuffing of beaten rice and sprouted green peas, flavoured perkily with green chillies, coriander and other ingredients. A squ ....
Rosti Pizza, Potato Rosti Pizza
Recipe# 7574
21 Sep 23

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by Tarla Dalal
rosti pizza recipe | Indian style potato rosti pizza | crispy potato pizza | with 29 amazing images. Rosti pizza is a delightful fusion recipe, offering a crispy and satisfying potato base ....
Crispy Palak Bhajiya
Recipe# 2822
09 Nov 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
crispy palak bhajiya recipe | palak pakode | spinach fritters | with 17 amazing images. palak ke pakode is also known as crunchy palak or kurk ....
Fried Vegetable Balls, Starter
Recipe# 2539
06 Aug 21

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by Tarla Dalal
fried vegetable balls recipe | crunchy veggie balls | fried mixed veg balls | Indian starter | with 28 amazing images. fried vegetable balls recipe |
Kand Na Dabada ( Gujarati Recipe)
Recipe# 561
23 Nov 14

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
This bite-sized savoury snack is a perfect sunday evening treat when kand is in season. It is sure to earn you everybody’s praise and love! what else can you expect out of a mildly-spiced mixture of coriander, chana dal and coconut, sandwiched between slices of steamed purple yam, and baked to perfe ....
Street Style Toasted Samosa Sandwich
Recipe# 33422
06 Apr 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
toasted samosa sandwich recipe | samosa sandwich | street style toasted samosa sandwich | with 32 amazing images. toasted samosa sandwich recipe | samosa sandwich ....
Bajra Nimki, Bajra Whole Wheat Flour Nimki
Recipe# 40786
28 Jun 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
bajra nimki recipe | Bengali bajra whole wheat flour nimki | non fried healthy nimki | with 27 amazing images. bajra nimki recipe | Bengali bajra whole wheat flour nimki ....
Bread Bhajiya, Instant Bread Bhajia
Recipe# 2102
15 Jul 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
bread bhajiya recipe | crispy Indian bread bhajiya | instant bread bhajia | leftover bread recipe | with 17 amazing images. bread bhajiya recipe |
Mushroom and Tri Capsicum Pizza ( Healthy Diabetic Recipe )
Recipe# 33658
20 Aug 08

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Replete with the three hues of capsicum, this pizza is as much a visual treat as it is a culinary one! Readymade pizza bases are made using refined flour (maida), which is very unhealthy, but here is a delectable, healthy option made with wholemeal pizza bases, that not even the diet-conscious can d ....
Tilwale Aloo ka Tikka  (  Kebabs and Tikkis)
Recipe# 32749
16 May 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Here’s a smashing combination of baby potatoes and sesame seeds that is jazzed up with a combination of indian spices.
Bharwan Paneer Chilli Pakoda ( Paneer Snacks )
Recipe# 32945
11 Jan 09

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Easily mistaken for a deformed capsicum, the bhavnagri chilli is usually stuffed with paneer, cheese, potato or even mixed vegetables and then deep-fried. Start off your meal with this crunchy starter.
Achaari Paneer Tikka
Recipe# 32939
12 Feb 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Indian achari paneer tikka recipe | Punjabi style achari paneer tikka | paneer tikka snack | healthy achari tikka | with 23 amazing images. Indian achari paneer tikka
Bhadang, Spicy Puffed Rice Chivda
Recipe# 40641
14 Oct 21

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by Tarla Dalal
bhadang recipe | spicy puffed rice chivda | Indian bhadang | with 23 amazing images. bhadang recipe | spicy puffed rice chivda | Indian bhadan ....
Crispy Fried Cauliflower
Recipe# 1246
18 Feb 21

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by Tarla Dalal
crispy fried cauliflower recipe | crispy fried gobi | Indian style fried cauliflower | gobi fry – starter recipe | with 21 amazing images. crispy fried cauliflower recip ....
Corn Rolls, Veg Corn Rolls
Recipe# 306
09 Jan 24

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
These scrumptious Corn Rolls stand apart from other run-of-the-mill Starters / Snacks due to the tongue-tickling Oriental-style filling of corn, onions and green chillies perked up with soy sauce. Bread acts as the holder for this mixture, while pl ....
Farmaishi Suran ( Kebabs and Tikkis)
Recipe# 32757
16 May 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Yam manifests as a scrumptious and tangy kebab that competes healthily with the other interesting kebabs on this extremely interesting platter!
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