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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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Mint and Masoor Roll ( Wraps and Rolls)
Recipe# 32679
23 Dec 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Experience the true meaning of culinary bliss with these amazing wraps stuffed with mint and masoor stuffing and lined with delicious garlic tomato chutney. Who can guess it’s a low-cal creation! what’s more, it is loaded with the goodness of protein from masoor and paneer and fibre from mint, sprin ....
Masala Chana ( Mumbai Roadside Recipes )
Recipe# 33446
30 Nov 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
masala chana recipe | green chick peas chaat | hara chana chaat | high protein chaat | with 22 amazing images. This easy masala chana is a protein rich healthy sn ....
Paneer Toast, Paneer Veg Toast
Recipe# 1435
30 Mar 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
paneer toast | paneer vegetable toast | healthy paneer toast | cottage cheese Indian toast | with 19 amazing images. paneer toast, a zesty topping comprised of lo ....
Rocky Road Popcorn Balls
Recipe# 40980
27 Jun 16

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Rocky Road is an internally-acclaimed ice-cream flavour that traditionally comprises chocolate ice-cream, nuts and marshmallows. Inspired by this, we have created a delicious snack that kids will drool over and gobble up in seconds. Why, the Rocky Road Popcorn Balls will bring out the kid inside adu ....
Hariyali Soya Puris
Recipe# 39445
15 Jun 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
hariyali soya puris recipe | soya puris with fenugreek leaves and coriander | methi dhania crispy puris | with 25 amazing images. hariyali soya puris is an Indian jar snack recipe. Learn h ....
Oats and Poha Chivda
Recipe# 22296
01 May 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
healthy oats chivda recipe | oats and poha chivda | how to make healthy oats poha chivda | with 18 amazing images. Oats and Poha Chivda is made from dry roasting oats and poha. Then a tempe ....
Mutter Aur Phudine ki Tikki ( Kebabs and Tikkis Recipes)
Recipe# 32725
16 May 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Green peas make great tikkis when combined with potatoes and a handful of mint leaves.
Herbed Pizza Strips, Indian Style Herbed Pizza Sticks
Recipe# 3259
16 Dec 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
herbed pizza strips recipe | Indian style herbed pizza sticks | homemade garlic and herb breadsticks | Indian starter for kids birthday party | with 18 amazing images. h ....
Savoury Baskets, Aloo and Green Peas Stuffed Tarts
Recipe# 525
29 Jun 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
This fabulous starter will earn you endless accolades at the next party you host. It has a charming appearance, which will tempt every one to pick a piece, while its incomparable flavour will exceed all ....
Open Vegetable and Corn Burger
Recipe# 1872
16 Mar 23

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by Tarla Dalal
open vegetable and corn burger recipe | open burger veggie toast | with 23 amazing images. open burger veggie toast has the perfectly balanced textures and exciting flavours which all the age groups will love. Learn ....
Melba Toast with Creamy Cheese Dip ( Tiffin Treats)
Recipe# 40349
02 Oct 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Melba toast is a preparation of daintily cut bread slices, buttered and crisped to perfection. This crispy snack can be prepared a day in advance and stored in an air-tight container to save time in the morning. The suggested dip, made of cheese spread and curds, is not only tasty but also very easy ....
Pyajo, Chana Dal Vada Topped with Coconut Curry
Recipe# 2434
30 Sep 18

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Pyajo is a delicious snack, with a wonderful blend of flavours and textures. Crispy chana dal vadas are topped with a mildly-flavoured coconut curry and peppy chutneys, and finally garnished in an innovative way with crushed potato wafers and coriander. The coconut milk is thickened with besan ....
Vada Pav, Mumbai Street Food
Recipe# 4101
06 Apr 19

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by Tarla Dalal
This indigenous burger-like snack is the quickest and tastiest meal you can have in Mumbai – any time you are hungry, even in the middle of the night! Succulent and spicy potato vadas are sandwiched between fresh pav bread along with dry garlic chutney, to make a delicious snack that tickles the ....
Celery Garlic Toast ( Delicious Diabetes Recipe)
Recipe# 3524
11 Sep 19

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 by Tarla Dalal
A delicious starter made with low-fat butter, celery and garlic ground together to make an aromatic spread. Both celery and garlic are beneficial for diabetics. I have chosen celery for this recipe as it is very low in carbohydrates and is a storehouse of vitamin A, vitamin C and iron (which is requ ....
Potato Cakes Topped with Beans and Tomato Gravy
Recipe# 810
24 Jun 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
In this yummy recipe, succulent and semi-spicy potato cakes, cooked crisp in a tava, are topped with a tangy and sumptuous gravy, which features mixed beans in a tomato base. The gravy is quite simple and easy to prepare – boiled beans cooked quickly with just tomatoes, onions and minimal spices. ....
Hare Chane Ke Kebab ( Kebabs and Tikkis Recipes)
Recipe# 32748
16 May 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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Hara chana when combined with paneer and flavoured with garam masala makes a delicious kebab that everyone is sure to love!
Paneer and Pesto Mini Pizza
Recipe# 39904
11 Sep 19

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Soft, crumbly paneer and crisp capsicum are perfectly complementary in texture, colour and flavour. Understandably, they are the ideal combination to top this whole wheat pizza! Pesto sauce, made using walnuts, enhances this duo further, also pooling in abundant omega-3 fatty acids. All said, the b ....
Tangy Rajma Sev Puri
Recipe# 40939
14 Jun 16

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 by Tarla Dalal
A totally off-beat chaat item that you will fall in love with! Here, crisp papdis are topped with a chatpata rajma mixture and tangy tomato chutney. A garnish of chopped onions and sev completes the effect, making the Tangy Rajma Sev ....
Lebanese Roll ( Wraps and Rolls)
Recipe# 32671
23 Dec 13

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Feel the soul of lebanon with this scrumptious wrap prepared with chickpea based hummus, parsley hinted falafel and sesame seeds based tahini. Adding jalapeno peppers and chilli flakes, makes this wrap really spicy too!
Sprouts and Corn Chatpata Chaat
Recipe# 1865
20 Jan 20

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by Tarla Dalal
mixed sprouts corn chaat recipe | sprouts and corn chatpata chaat | sprouts and corn bhel | sprouts and corn chaat | with amazing 14 images. mixed sprouts corn chaat re ....
Biscuity, Nutty and Chocolaty Balls
Recipe# 39460
12 Aug 14

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 by Tarla Dalal
Crushed dark chocolate biscuits and Marie biscuits bound together with Nutella and pepped up with chopped mixed nuts, these Biscuity, Nutty and Chocolaty Balls make a sweet treat that your kids will enjoy to the core. Make sure you refrigerate it for a reasonable time before serving so it will remai ....
Paneer Samosa, Paneer Veg Samosa Snack Recipe
Recipe# 32949
11 Jan 09

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Samosa, the most famous street snack, gets a make over! we have used paneer and capsicum instead of the usual potato mixture. Health buffs, go for low-fat paneer and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 to 20 minutes, or till done. If you are one who loves samosa then you must also t ....
Cucumber Snack
Recipe# 1430
27 Nov 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Cucumber snack, a scrumptious, hassle-free, no-cooking snack, which can be whipped up any time of the day. I have used low-fat paneer and curds to reduce the calories without compromising the taste. Adding dill leaves and green chilli paste perks up the flavour while cucumber makes it rich in fibre ....
Chat- Pata Pav
Recipe# 1980
06 Jan 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Chat-Pata Pav recipe | Chatpata masala pav | Indian spicy street food bread | with 20 amazing images. Chat-Pata Pav is a Mumbai street food ....
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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