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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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Walnut Vegetable Paté
Recipe# 22720
04 Feb 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
The walnut vegetable pate serves as an interesting appetizer. Subtle flavour of garlic mingled with walnuts and vegetables to make a delectable pâté.
Chunky Asparagus Delight
Recipe# 22725
01 Feb 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Whirled to a delicate smoothness and lightness, this mixture is heartily loaded with asparagus and an interesting flavoring of agar agar, sour cream and Tabasco sauce.
Paneer Amritsari
Recipe# 30875
06 Jun 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Amritsari paneer fry recipe | Amritsari paneer pakoda | paneer amritsari | Amritsar is a wonderful place. It's well known for the Golden Temple, but mostly for the famous Amritsari Khana. The most popular dish from A ....
Hara Tava Burger ( Burgers and Smoothies Recipe)
Recipe# 36327
27 Feb 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
There are many exciting aspects to the hara tava burger! most notably, there is the unique cutlet made up of green chana and spinach, which explains the name of this burger! then, there is a zesty side that adults will love, all thanks to the spicy mayonnaise and the cheesy, herby potato wedges. I w ....
Crispy Vegetable Tempura
Recipe# 36290
01 Feb 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
A japanese version of pakodas! this is the authentic version of the tempura. Mixed sliced vegetables coated in tempura batter and deep fried. Serve this hot tempura with tempura sauce consisting of vegetable stock, soya sauce, sweet wine, ginger, radish and salt.
Assorted Uttapa Platter
Recipe# 40223
30 Sep 18

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by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
The Assorted Uttapa Platter is so tasty and colourful to look at, the very sight of it makes you drool! Dainty uttapas made with readymade dosa batter are topped with appetising mixtures of veggies, sprouts, cheese and spice powders. Most of the toppings are very easy to make – just involving the ch ....
Zucchini Fritters with Spicy Mayo Dip
Recipe# 39304
15 Jun 14

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 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Zucchini features as an interesting finger food here, after being coated with a spicy batter and deep-fried to perfection. A spicy mayo dip made of mayonnaise and Schezuan sauce multiples the appeal of the Zucchini Fritters so much that it will test to will power to stop feasting on this snack! ....
Thai Pani Puri, Mixed Vegetables in Coconut Sauce Served with Puris
Recipe# 40895
21 Nov 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Thai pani puri recipe | Indo-Thai pani puri | mixed vegetables in coconut sauce served with puris | with 17 amazing images. So, here is an innovative Thai Pani Puri, where the traditional ....
Pesto Dhokla, Basil and Walnut Rava Dhokla
Recipe# 40931
24 Sep 18

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Dhokla, the ever-popular Gujarati snack, gets an Italian makeover in this recipe. A quick-fix dhokla batter made with semolina, is perked up traditional Italian pesto paste, which is a blend of basil, walnuts and garlic perk ....
Paneer and Bean Sprouts Sandwich, Indian Bean Sprouts Toast
Recipe# 1433
08 Oct 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
paneer and bean sprouts sandwich recipe | paneer and bean sprouts toast | Indian bean sprouts sandwich | with 23 amazing images. paneer and bean sprouts sandwich recipe |
Smoked Cottage Cheese Patties with Curry Sauce
Recipe# 1766
01 Jan 01

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Smoked cottage cheese patties topped with a fiery red curry sauce.
Paneer Balls with Barbeque Sauce
Recipe# 2357
23 May 18

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
A barbeque is a perfect occasion to let your hair down and mingle with guests in the comfortable and natural ambience of a garden or outdoor picnic spot. With a little bit of cr ....
Mushroom Calzone
Recipe# 804
31 Jan 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
A calzone is a traditional Italian oven-baked snack, which is often described as a folded pizza. Basically, a plain flour dough pocket holds delicious toppings, in some way comparable to our desi favourite, the samosa! In this yummy and satiating calzone, ....
Green Pea Bhel
Recipe# 719
30 May 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
green pea bhel recipe | green peas and vegetable chaat | healthy green pea bhel | with 20 amazing images. green peas bhel is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic Indian street ....
Stuffed Mushrooms ( Microwave Recipe )
Recipe# 682
20 Aug 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
I remember a time when we had to go long distances to lay our hands on mushrooms! but, nowadays they are available quite commonly, even at the local stores. The quality of mushrooms is quite essential to ay recipe using it. Making this starter using the microwave highlights the best characteristics ....
Corn and Rice Croquettes
Recipe# 862
27 Oct 15

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Croquettes made of corn are quite common. However, you would have noticed that most of these are made of cheese, which makes them a bit tricky to make and also makes it imperative to consume them immediately lest the cheese gets chewy. In this unique recipe, cooked rice is combined with white ....
Paneer Balls in Dill Sauce
Recipe# 979
15 Jun 14

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
The luscious taste of Paneer Balls in Dill Sauce lives up to the expectations that its enticing appearance creates. A pleasant green sauce of dill leaves pepped up with onions and chillies, and loaded with milk, butter and cheese for a rich and creamy mouth-feel, dresses up scrumptious deep-fried pa ....
Stuffed Mushroom Buns, Baked Chinese Mushroom Buns
Recipe# 309
07 Apr 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
What a scrumptious treat to serve with tea or soup! Stuffed Mushroom Buns is a Chinese favourite that involves baking regular bun dough stuffed with a tangy and spicy mixture of mushrooms, onions, green chillies, tomato ketchup and other ingredients. The outcome is a wonderfully soft bun with ....
Spinach and Cottage Cheese Dumplings in Tomato Sauce
Recipe# 75
26 Apr 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Healthful spinach bound in soft cottage cheese flavoured with a novel combination of green chillies and nutmeg powder, is shaped into balls and steamed to make fluffy dumplings. Served with a topping of freshly made herbed tomato sauce, this sumptuous Oriental treat will make a great starter for you ....
Recipe# 22580
21 Jan 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Labneh is a tangy dip which is usually served as is with pita bread for breakfast or snacks. In the given recipe, it is stuffed in olives to create a quick and lovely looking mezze dish. Labneh can be spiced with baharat powder to make the dish a bit spicy. If you are not too diet conscious add a b ....
Peas and Mushroom on Cream Crackers
Recipe# 7590
11 Sep 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Makes a great after school snack with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.
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