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स्टार्टस् रेसिपी, नाश्ते रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Starters / Snacks recipes in Hindi)
સ્ટાર્ટસ્ રેસિપિ, નાસ્તા રેસિપિ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Starters / Snacks recipes in Gujarati)

Indian Starter Recipes, Indian Snacks, Veg snacks

Indian starter recipes, Indian snack recipes collection. Cutlet, Pakora, Vada, many types of kebabs and rolls are deep-fried to perfection and make for an irresistible snack. Deep-frying has been an indulgence that none can resist! Be it for evening snacks or starter for a three, five-course meal, these crunchy snacks are truly fantastic.

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Cutlets can be made using a wide range of vegetables, chopped, boiled and mixed with spices, bounded by cornflour, plain flour or bread slices, sometimes coated with breadcrumbs/semolina to give a crisp texture and finally relished with ketchup and chutney.

Makai Galouti KebabMakai Galouti Kebab

You can shape them round, cylindrical or heart-shaped. In other places, it is known as Veg Patty and is used to make burgers and other snacks. From crunchy Bread Cutlets or mouth-watering, multi-textured Corn Cheese Balls, Papad Potato Roll to authentic Indian starters like Hara Bhara Koftas, Makai Galouti Kebab, Fried Vegetable Balls to fusion, innovative starters like Biryani Aranchini Balls, Veg Samosa Pinwheels, Crispy Cones Stuffed with Potatoes makes an exciting addition to your starters platter during special occasions and parties.

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Veg Indian Snacks Recipes

Chaats are delightful savory snacks made by combining a wide range of ingredients like chopped vegetables, chutneys, papdis, sev, tikkis and can be limited only by your imagination. If you have all the things ready, then Indian chaat recipes like bhelpuri, sev puri, pani puri take hardly any time to assemble & serve.

Bhel Puri
Bhel Puri

Healthy Mini Beetroot Tikki made with a blend of common spices and everyday ingredients emerge into an irresistible snack. Also, this Hariyali Soya Puris made with the goodness of methi leaves and soya flour are full of nutrients and offer an energy boost just when you need it.

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Bread Snacks, Indian starters using bread

Baked Bhakarwadi, Healthy Jar SnackBaked Bhakarwadi, Healthy Jar Snack

The best part about most open toasts is the melted gooey cheese. This simple Cheese Garlic Bread and Cheesy Onion and Chilli Toast made using a handful of ingredients are amazing snacking options. The combination of molten cheese, spiky spices and rich butter with crisp bread slices is indeed a magical experience for the taste buds. 

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Rolls as Starters,Indian Rolls as Snacks

Potato and Corn RollsPotato and Corn Rolls

Rolls are perfect on-the-go meals. Just stuff a chapatti/tortilla with a stuffing of your choice, perk up with spreads and sauces, grate some cheese, sprinkle some spices and your tasty snack is ready! Glance through our section to find some of the world’s most exciting Rolls, ranging from the Chapati Rolls Stuffed with Spicy Potatoes and Paneer Tikka Kathi Roll to Rice Wrapper Vegetable Rolls with Sweet Sauce, Mexican Kebab Roll

Tandoori Barbeque Starters

Barbeque Sundays are not only a thing in western countries but barbequed appetizers are loved in India too. Tandoori paneer, vegetables skewered and marinated to make a wide range of Indian starters like Achaari Paneer Tikkas, Mexican Kebab, Paneer Tikka are famous in most restaurants. Seekh Kebab is another classic recipe that is traditionally made using minced meat. But, Veg Seekh kebab made with masoor dal and vegetables is another treat to the palate.

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Achaari Paneer TikkasAchaari Paneer Tikkas

Baked Indian Snacks

Baking is a healthy cooking method as compared to deep-frying. Make scrumptious snack like Baked Puri and then binge on your favorite chaats guilt-free. Also, these baked kale chips are not only crisp, but also, healthy and addictive. Simply tossed in olive oil and sea salt you can even enhance them by adding garlic powder, smoked paprika to make spiced kale chips.

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Often when we are at work, we crave for munchies in the evening and eat whatever we find, many of us have also given upon this simple pleasure of having dry snacks due to health concerns. Try Baked Methi Mathri, Baked Bhakarwadi, Multi Flour Chakli which is healthy and equally tasty. Bake them in bulk and store it in an airtight jar and enjoy it whenever you wish.

Baked Kale Chips
Baked Kale Chips

Apart from the mainstream loaves of bread, biscuits and cakes, try your hands on these innovative baked delights like Mini Pizza Cups. Who doesn’t love pizza? This mini pizza made in muffin moulds is nothing but pizza cups made by lining with pizza dough and baked with a topping of creamy white sauce based veggie-packed mixture, pizza sauce, seasonings and of course, cheese.

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You can make Veg Stuffed Cheesy Pizza Balls that greets you with an appetizing cheesy outer surface, which gradually gives way to succulent buns, with umpteen delightful ingredients at its core. Every time I visit a cake shop , I make sure my shopping bag is filled with enough puffs and pastries, the classic veg puff is indeed one of my favorite.

International Snacks from around the world

From simple French fry to complex fried delights such as Risotto Balls, Mozzarella sticks crispy treats span an array of ingredients and coatings. Some coatings are thick like a batter, while others are light and extra crispy. So, whatever crunch level you’re looking for, here are some great deep-fried snacks to try at home. Go to your subziwala and ask for Talegaon potatoes (for people residing in Maharashtra) or potatoes with a higher starch content popularly known as french fries potatoes, chip potatoes and make everyone’s favorite French Fries.

Cheesy Baked Zucchini FriesCheesy Baked Zucchini Fries

Use various ingredients from your pantry to create innovative French Fries Topped with Pizza Sauce, Mexican French Fries, French Fries in Barbeque Sauce or Masala French Fries. Serve them immediately on preparation while the Fries are still crisp. These fries taste lovely as they are and also make an exciting accompaniment to Burgers. The best alternatives to french fries are these Cheesy Baked Zucchini FriesOven Baked Pumpkin Fries or Baked Sweet Potato Fries that are crisp on the outside, soft inside, and nicely flavoured. What more can you ask for?! 

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Croquette is extremely appetizing small, breadcrumbs coated, deep- fried roll containing the main ingredient, mashed potatoes or ground meat. You can make different varieties like Corn Croquettes, Aloo Cheese Croquettes, Paneer and Corn Croquettes and even transform them into sumptuous Paneer Aloo Croquette Salad Wrap.

If your family loves the middle-eastern cuisine, then try this authentic Lebanese Falafel Stuffed in Pita Bread, scrumptious deep-fried kabuli chana batter ‘bullets’ stuffed in a pita pocket with dressing and vegetables tastes exotic as well as tastes exotic as well as makes for a perfect party starter.

Spring Rolls, Chinese Veg Spring Roll RecipeSpring Rolls, Chinese Veg Spring Roll Recipe

Chinese starters, with their crisp textures, fiery flavours and tempting aromas, are best suited to start a meal on a high note! Authentic Spring rolls with saucy vegetables taste best with schezwan sauce. Also, this unique, innovative Chinese Pakoras made with a mixture of vegetables and flours enhanced with green chillies, ginger and garlic in appropriate forms, makes a mouth-wateringly spicy snack. Also, Guacamole Onion Rings, Crispy Lotus Stem Honey Chilli, Risotto Balls with Pizza Sauce are some other delectable international snacks.

Enjoy our starter recipes, snack recipes collection and other starter snack recipes below. 

Baked Snacks Recipes
Barbeque Recipes
Biscuit Recipes
Bread Snack Recipes
Chaat Recipes
Cheese Recipes
Cutlets Recipes
Deep-fried Starters Recipes
Evening Tea Snacks Recipes
Jain Snacks Recipes


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Mixed Vegetable Frankie, Low Salt Recipe
Recipe# 42019
18 Apr 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Frankie is an all-time favourite street food of Mumbai, and is much-loved by Indians across the world. Now, it is common to see Frankie counters on the streets of other Indian cities and towns too! Stuffed with a chatpata mix of veggies and spices, the Frankie not only pleases the palate but is ....
Methi Palak Chawli Dhokla
Recipe# 5628
09 Apr 19

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
A totally off-beat combination of ingredients is used to make this dhokla but it turns out to be absolutely awesome! Not just tasty, the Methi Palak Chawli Dhokla is also super healthy. The protein from chawli and the antioxidant vitamins A and C from the greens come together to keep you hale an ....
Eggless Condensed Milk Cookies
Recipe# 1950
24 Aug 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
eggless condensed milk cookies recipe | Indian style condensed milk cookies | milkmaid butter cookies | with 22 amazing images. eggless condensed milk cookies recipe is a simple and quick c ....
Moong Dal Khakhra, Papdi, Healthy
Recipe# 41997
04 Sep 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
moong dal khakhra recipe | moong dal papdi | healthy non-fried moong dal crispy jar snacks | with 35 amazing images. moong dal khakhra is a healthy Indian jar sna ....
Thattai Recipe, Baked Thattai, Jar Snack
Recipe# 41996
04 Feb 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
baked thattai recipe | crispy thattai | healthy non fried thattai for weight loss | South Indian snack | with 24 amazing images. baked thattai recipe |
Matarsutir Kochuri, Healthy Bengali Snack
Recipe# 42003
14 Dec 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A delicacy from the kitchens of Bengal, this kochuri is made using a dough of two flours with a green peas filling. The flavours of aniseeds, kalonji and pepper mingle together in the stuffing to create a truly zesty bite! This is a filling snack, with the goodness of whole wheat and jowar flour ....
Spinach and Cheese Sambousek, Lebanese Spinach and Cheese Ghughras
Recipe# 22583
01 Dec 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Shaped and prepared like ghughras, the Spinach and Cheese Sambousek is a famous Lebanese dish that features a plain flour shell containing a succulent spinach and cheese mixture. We have used crumbled feta cheese as it gives the most authentic flavour and texture to this dish. The spinach and ....
Jowar Apple Sheera, Healthy Indian Sweet
Recipe# 41967
06 Mar 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
jowar apple sheera | no sugar gluten free apple sheera | healthy Indian sweet | with 18 images. jowar apple sheera is a healthy sheera made from jowar flour and apples. Learn to make
Moong Dal Nimki, Bengali Healthy Jar Snack
Recipe# 41968
12 May 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
moong dal nimki recipe | baked moong dal nimki | healthy Bengali jar snacks | with 29 amazing images. Nimki is an inimitable Bengali snack, which never fails to make tea-time a lively affai ....
Healthy Chana Dal Ragi Peda
Recipe# 41972
12 Dec 20

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
A peda without dairy products might sound strange, and that it’s made of powdered daria and ragi flour might seem even stranger; but try this once and you will not repent having walked the healthy path! This Healthy Chana Dal Ragi Peda is made sans dairy products like milk or mava but has a very ....
Mangalore Banana Puri, Mangalore Buns, Kele ki Puri
Recipe# 41990
19 Apr 18

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A traditional tea-time treat from Mangalore, the Banana Puri is a delightful dish that you must try at least once. The mild fruity sweetness of the Mangalore Banana Puri is just awesome and tastes great with a cup of piping hot tea ....
Potato Handvo ( Non- Fried Snacks )
Recipe# 33310
07 Nov 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
potato handvo recipe | bateta no handva | instant potato handvo | with 32 amazing images. batata handvo is a unique handva recipe made ....
Hearty Cutlets ( Finger Foods for Kids )
Recipe# 33624
26 Apr 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
The beetroot gives this heart-shaped cutlet a nice pink colour making it very attractive to the eye. Filled with an assortment of vegetables, these cutlets are a tasty, nutritious snack. They make an ideal snack-box item too.
Bikaneri Bhujia ( Know Your Flours )
Recipe# 33166
16 May 08

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Bikaner is known for its savoury snacks. Here is an authentic black pepper flavoured bikaneri farsaan that can be stored for several days in airtight containers. While this is normally made from gram flour, you can also adapt it to use a variety of flours like moong, moath and even mashed potatoes.
Bikaneri Bhujia
Recipe# 3860
23 Feb 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Bikaner is known for this savoury snack. Deep-fried bhujia is usually made of gram flour but a variety of flours like moong, moath and even mashed potatoes are used to make different kinds of bhujia. A large number of shops all over the country sell Bikaneri bhujia which are as famous as the Rasgul ....
Bhel Puri,  Bhel Puri Chaat Recipe
Recipe# 4093
23 Mar 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
bhel puri recipe | bhel puri chaat | homemade bhel puri | enjoy with amazing 18 pictures. An awesomely crunchy and spicy snack, the bhel puri features puffed rice which is mixed with chutn ....
Cottage Cheese, Tomato and Chutney Sandwich
Recipe# 786
08 Mar 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
cottage cheese and tomato sandwich recipe | healthy tomato and paneer chutney sandwich | with amazing 15 images. Looking for a perfect and easy finger food? Which can be made in a jiffy? Cottage cheese and tomato sandwich< ....
Mexican Veg Toast
Recipe# 36846
23 Oct 18

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A crispy toast with crunchy veggies, the Mexican Veg Toast will be loved by all! It is wonderful for kids parties and get-togethers because it is an open toast and the very sight of the crisp bread topped with gooey cheese and colourful veggies like onions, tomatoes, capsicum and sweet corn, is ....
Matar Chaat, Healthy Green Peas Snack
Recipe# 32476
15 Dec 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
matar chaat recipe | healthy green peas chaat | quick matar chaat | chaat for weight loss | with 20 amazing images. matar chaat recipe | heal ....
Carrot, Green Peas Creamy Sandwich, Creamy Toast Sandwich
Recipe# 5232
26 Oct 18

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 by Tarla Dalal
A gooey spread of mixed veggies and cheese adds charm to crisp toasted bread. The contrast between the texture of the bread and the spread is very appealing, and so is the exciting flavour contributed by ginger and green chillies. Mashed green peas give a nutty taste and vibrant colour to the sp ....
Sprouted Matki Uttapam
Recipe# 40706
03 Oct 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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sprouted matki uttapam recipe | sprouted matki vegetable pancake | healthy matki vegetable chilla | with 25 amazing images. sprouted matki uttapam is a nutritious and flavorful
Kand and Potato Rosti, Purple Yam and Potato Rosti
Recipe# 1785
28 Feb 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Rosti, a popular Swiss dish made with grated potatoes, is innovatively made with a combination of purple yam and potato. Not only that the recipe is further tweaked to give it a desi touch by flavouring it with green chillies, lemon juice and crushed peanuts. With a bit of tang and lots of cru ....
Baked Nachni Chivda
Recipe# 40714
14 Feb 11

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Who doesn’t like chivda! It does comes as a shock to diabetics that they can’t have deep-fried, oily chivda, but this recipe is sure to put the smile back on your faces. Here, we first make baked nachni sev and temper it to make tasty Baked Nachni Chivda. The use of lemon juice, garlic paste a ....
Pudina Khakhra, Healthy Weight Loss Khakhra
Recipe# 22300
13 Dec 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
pudina khakhra recipe | healthy pudina whole wheat flour khahkra | weight loss khakhra | with 40 amazing images. pudina khakhra recipe | healthy pudina whole wheat flour ....
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 on 05 Mar 21 05:34 PM


i tried tandoori barbeque starter and finally got the output . in this article provide valuable content for more information on vegetarian indian starters.
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Tarla Dalal    Thank you for your kind words. Please keep trying more recipes and sharing your comments with us.
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05 Mar 21 09:03 PM
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 on 21 Jan 19 08:14 PM


Thank you. This article is mind-blowing. I really enjoyed it.
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Prashant, Thank you so much for your kind words. Do try the recipes from our website and share with us your thoughts about the same. Happy Cooking!
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22 Jan 19 09:19 AM
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 on 04 Jan 18 11:36 PM


Nice mujhe tandoor ki aur new stater ke bare me bataiye
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Harpal, Here are all tandoor recipes for you.. https://www.tarladalal.com/RecipeSearch.aspx?rec=1&term=tandoor
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05 Jan 18 09:27 AM
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 on 04 Jan 18 11:32 PM