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Last Updated : Nov 26,2024



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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Masala Dosa ( Mumbai Roadside Recipe)
Recipe# 33390
09 Jul 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
masala dosa recipe | Mumbai roadside masala dosa | restaurant style aloo masala dosa | with 24 amazing images. masala dosa is a popular Sout ....
Schezwan Cheese Dosa
Recipe# 40856
01 Jul 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
An all-time favourite South Indian dish is touched by a bit of Oriental magic, to get an enchanting snack! Buttery, golden dosas are laced with Schezwan sauce and topped with cheese to get a crispy treat with a gooey, tongue-tickling filling. Ensure th ....
Chana Dal Bhajiya, Pakora
Recipe# 42450
03 Aug 21

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by Tarla Dalal
chana dal bhajiya recipe | Indian chana dal pakora | lentil fritters | crunchy chana dal pakoda | with 27 amazing images. chana dal bhajiya recipe |
Cheesy Rice Stick
Recipe# 40861
17 Jun 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
The Cheesy Rice Stick is a snazzy starter made with a dough of rice and potatoes perked up with appropriate herbs and spices. Portions of the dough are stuffed with a piece of cheese before being deep-fried to a perfect golden brown. The cheese melts in the heat and coats the inside of the ric ....
Khapoli Vada Pav
Recipe# 31021
20 Jul 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Khapoli is undoubtedly the destination for vada pav! Here is the original recipe straight from the famous Khapoli batata vada experts.
Adai Recipe, Adai Dosa, Breakfast
Recipe# 534
18 Apr 22

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by Tarla Dalal
adai recipe | adai dosa | quick South-Indian style adai dosa | Chettinad kara adai | with amazing 29 images. adai is a crisp, golden dosa made using a batter of ....
Kanchipuram Idli, Kancheepuram Idli, Kovil Idli
Recipe# 1702
26 May 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
kanchipuram idli recipe | kancheepuram idli | Tamil Kovil idli | easy South Indian breakfast | with 52 amazing images. kanchipuram idli recipe |
Puttu, Kerala Homemade Rice Puttu for Breakfast
Recipe# 41331
18 Apr 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A timeless culinary treasure from the kitchens of Kerala, Puttu is one of the healthiest breakfasts you can think of! Made of steamed rice flour and grated coconut, Puttu has a unique taste and texture, which comes from the special container that it is steamed in. Traditionally, Puttu was steame ....
Khamiri Green Peas Puris
Recipe# 1474
30 May 20

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Khamiri green peas puri is a Rajasthani snack and a rather rich choice for that, since these puris have a scrumptious, semi-spicy green peas stuffing and are deep-fried in ghee.
Paneer Pita Pockets
Recipe# 32962
13 Sep 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
paneer pita pocket recipe | paneer in whole wheat pita pocket | cottage cheese pita pockets | with 38 amazing pictures Looking for something different and unique for a party s ....
Bread Dosa, Instant Bread Dosa Recipe
Recipe# 41953
07 Feb 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
bread dosa recipe | instant bread dosa | no fermentation bread dosa | how to make Indian bread dosa | with 15 amazing images. To make bread dosa, combine the brea ....
Crispy Fried Vegetables with Burnt Garlic
Recipe# 4121
10 Sep 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
crispy fried vegetables in burnt garlic sauce recipe | veg crispy in butter garlic sauce | Indo Chinese crispy veggies in butter garlic sauce | with 28 amazing images. crispy fried vegetables in ....
Bread Cutlets, Veg Shallow Fried Cutlets
Recipe# 42041
12 Jan 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
bread cutlets | bread cutlets with mixed vegetables | crunchy tava veg cutlets | shallow fry Indian veg cutlets | with 16 amazing images. Bread Cutlets are scrump ....
Mango and Burrata Cheese Crostini
Recipe# 41609
20 May 20

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
If you want to start a party on the perfect note, start with crostinis. Dainty crisped pieces of bread with delectable toppings, crostinis are amongst the world’s most favourite starters . This one, ....
Crunchy Bread Cutlet, Indian Style Vegetable and Bread Cutlet
Recipe# 2887
07 Dec 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
crunchy bread cutlet recipe | crispy bread cutlet with mix veggies | Indian style vegetable and bread cutlet | with 27 amazing images. crunchy bread cutlet recipe | cris ....
Uttapam Pizza
Recipe# 22654
16 Jun 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
uttapam pizza recipe | tava uttapam pizza recipe | uttapam pizza with dosa batter | vegetable uttapam pizza recipe | with 11 amazing images. Our easy uttapam pizza recip ....
Palak Pakoda Chaat, Palak Chaat
Recipe# 36934
27 May 21

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by Tarla Dalal
palak pakoda chaat recipe | palak pakora chaat | Indian palak patta chaat | spinach pakora chaat | with 20 amazing images. palak pakoda chaat recipe |
Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach
Recipe# 5670
06 May 20

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
You love spinach. You love mushroom. Now we bring them together to give you a specially planned nutri-bite!
Mango Sev Puri
Recipe# 41024
05 May 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
Here is a snazzy variant of the ever-popular Sev Puri , where the papdis are topped with a delightful mixture of mangoes, capsicum and tomatoes, not to forget chaat masala and a couple of other spice powders. Garnish the Mango Sev Puri with loads o ....
Oats and Moong Dal Dahi Vada
Recipe# 39719
13 Feb 24

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by Tarla Dalal
oats and moong dal dahi vada recipe | non fried oats moong dal dahi vada | healthy oats dahi vada | with 39 amazing images. Learn how to make oats and moong dal dahi vada recipe |
Khatta Dhokla, Gujarati Farsan
Recipe# 2413
25 Feb 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
khatta dhokla recipe | white dhokla | Gujarati khatta dhokla | traditional khatta dhokla farsan | with 25 amazing images. khatta dhokla is a popular Gujarati snac ....
Crispy Cones Stuffed with Potatoes
Recipe# 2318
28 Apr 20

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Somehow, cone-shaped snacks catch everybody’s fancy. It is probably because the cones give you a sneak-peek into what is inside, while snugly holding on to the contents! These Crispy Cones Stuffed with Potatoes are so enticing to behold, and so appetising with the aroma of cumin and nigella se ....
Paneer Dosa, Paneer Chilli Dosa, Mumbai Street Food
Recipe# 33398
10 Aug 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
paneer dosa | paneer chilli dosa | Indian breakfast paneer dosa | Mumbai street food | with 28 amazing images. paneer dosa is a popular Indi ....
Corn Fritters, Veg Crispy Corn Cutlet
Recipe# 41360
06 Dec 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
corn fritters recipe | veg crispy corn cutlet | easy Indian fried corn fritters | corn recipe | with 30 amazing images. corn fritters recipe |
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