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Indian Snacks for Entertaining recipes


Last Updated : Nov 29,2024



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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Pearly Corn
Recipe# 31011
27 Jul 08

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Although this yummy starter involves a bit of effort, you will love the unique outcome! The crisp texture and pearly appearance of the deep-fried corn, perked up with snazzy ingredients like ginger, garlic, spring onions and Schezuan sauce, give it an Oriental touch that you are sure to relish thoro ....
Nachos with Cheese Sauce
Recipe# 1241
04 Jan 24

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by Tarla Dalal
nachos recipe | Mexican nachos | nachos using maize flour | with 31 amazing images. Cheese is melted over the corn chips and heated quickly in the oven to make Mexican nachos. Learn how to ....
Tomato and Basil Bruschetta Indian Style
Recipe# 3256
07 Dec 24

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 by Tarla Dalal
tomato basil bruschetta recipe | Indian style tomato basil bruschetta | bruschetta with tomato and basil | with step by step photos. Italian bruschetta is a classic starter enjoyed by many. ....
Crispy Okra, Bhindi Fry Recipe
Recipe# 4129
10 Dec 15

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
You will love this dish irrespective of whether you usually like bhindi or not. Slit okra is coated with cornflour and deep-fried to an excitingly crisp texture, before being tossed with lip-smacking ingredients like spring onions, ginger, garlic and soya sauce that simply make you drool with ....
Baked Corn Open Toast
Recipe# 5266
14 Sep 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
baked corn open toast recipe | Indian cheese corn toast | sweet corn toast | kids party snack | with 20 amazing images. baked corn open toast recipe is a scrumpti ....
Baked Corn Open Toast (  Corn)
Recipe# 30999
27 Jul 08

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Pepper-tinged white sauce with sautéed onions and sweet corn is a wonderful topping for bread slices, as it provides a perfect mix of flavour, textures and gooeyness that always complements toast beautifully. Semi-toast the bread slices, apply the topping and then bake them again till the cheese ....
Paneer and Capsicum Discs
Recipe# 5265
11 Jan 11

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Paneer and Capsicum Discs look so tempting, no one can refuse. Round-shaped bread pieces are crisped to perfection and arranged together with a filling of sautéed veggies such that the filling shows up nicely through holes in the bread. Indeed, this is
Paneer, Baby Corn and Capsicum Satay Sticks
Recipe# 31009
27 Jul 08

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Cottage cheese, capsicum and baby corn are coated with a spicy marinade, strung into toothpicks and sautéed till brown and aromatic. And, the perfect combination for this tasty satay team is peanut sauce, which can either be coated on the paneer, capsicum and baby corn satay sticks, or served ....
Cheese Carrot and Beetroot Rolls
Recipe# 37778
08 Dec 16

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
A colourful and creamy delight, which will soon become everybody’s favourite! The Cheese, Carrot and Beetroot Roll is a dainty snack made by rolling a creamy and cheesy mixture of grated veggies in bread, and baking it till it gets a fabulous texture, which is mildly crisp outside and succulent ....
Idli Curry
Recipe# 1673
01 Aug 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
idli curry recipe | leftover idli recipe | South Indian idli curry breakfast recipe | idli sabzi | with 20 amazing images. idli curry recipe |
Veg Stufffed Idlis
Recipe# 3541
16 May 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
veg stuffed idli recipe | soft stuffed idli | South Indian stuffed idli | how to make masala stuffed idli | with 28 amazing images. veg stuffed idli recipe |
Indian Pakodi Chaat with Coconut Kadhi
Recipe# 2835
03 Nov 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
pakodi chaat with coconut kadhi recipe | sweet and spicy pakodi chaat | Indian kadhi pakodi chaat | with 63 amazing images. pakodi chaat with coconut kadhi recipe | swee ....
Spinach Tahini Wrap ( Wraps and Rolls)
Recipe# 32691
20 Sep 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
spinach tahini wrap recipe | Middle Eastern spinach tahini vegetable wrap | Indian style healthy spinach tahini vegetarian wrap | with 30 amazing images. The spinach tahini vegetable wrap i ....
Aloo Ka Bomb
Recipe# 2839
22 Oct 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
aloo bomb chaat recipe | atom bomb chaat | potato bomb chaat | with 41 amazing images. Our very own version of the "Baked Stuffed Potato ", fondly name ....
Chilla Chaat
Recipe# 2831
22 Nov 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
chilla chaat recipe | besan cheela chaat | with 16 amazing images. Ever thought of preparing a chaat out of traditional chillas?See this innovative chilla ....
Chickpeas Patties with Jowar Pita Pockets
Recipe# 35083
16 Sep 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
chickpeas patties with jowar pita pockets | chickpeas pita pockets with yoghurt dressing | gluten free stuffed sorghum pita pockets | with 30 amazing images. Chickpeas patties, also known as falafel, are a delightfu ....
Pad Thai ( Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 33909
20 Aug 10

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by Tarla Dalal
Some recipes sound very hi-fi on menus, but after you make them once you make them at home you realize they can actually be made quite easily. . . Provided you understand the right way of doing it! You can, for example, use the Microwave to mak ....
Medu Vada, Mumbai Roadside Recipe
Recipe# 33417
16 May 22

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Mumbai roadside medu vada recipe | Step by Step medu vada recipe | South Indian medu vada breakfast | with 20 amazing images. Mumbai roadside medu vada is a highly popular street food and w ....
Corn Sev Puri
Recipe# 2838
24 Jul 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
corn sev puri recipe | sweet corn sev puri | Indian chaat recipe | with 36 amazing images. corn sev puri recipe | sweet corn sev puri | Indi ....
Paneer Tikka, How To Make Paneer Tikka Recipe
Recipe# 2908
11 Mar 19

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 by Tarla Dalal
Paneer Tikkas are cottage cheese and capsicum cubes marinated in tandoori spices. To get thick curds, hang the curds in a muslin cloth and drain out the liquid. This takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Approximately 1 cup of curds will give you ½ cup of thick curds.
Cheesy Broccoli Stuffed Mushrooms
Recipe# 4848
30 Mar 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
cheesy broccoli stuffed mushrooms recipe | broccoli cheese stuffed mushrooms | broccoli stuffed mushrooms | broccoli cheese stuffed mushroom caps | with 15 amazing images.
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