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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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Italian Open Toast Sandwich
Recipe# 5239
06 Apr 22

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by Tarla Dalal
Italian open toast sandwich recipe | Indian veg open cheese sandwich | cheesy tomato and herb sandwich | veg cheese hot dog | with 23 amazing images. Italian open toast ....
Chick Pea and Soya Tikkis ( Recipe for Bright Vision)
Recipe# 5622
09 Jun 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
chick pea and soya tikkis recipe | kabuli chana soy cutlet | healthy protein rich chickpeas soya vegetable kebab | with 35 amazing images. chick pea and soya tikkis is a protein rich Indian ....
Herbed Pita Strips
Recipe# 22707
11 May 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A perfect finger food for parties, or just an evening spent over chips, dips and tea with friends. Herbed Pita Strips are crispy, buttery, spicy, herby and garlicky, all at one go, which makes them appealing to people with varied tastes. This makes it a great choice for parties. Serve with an assort ....
Cheesy Melba Toast
Recipe# 2107
01 Oct 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Melba Toast with a cheesy twist, which will make it even more enjoyable! Here, crispy thin, buttery bread slices are baked with a coating of cheese and a sprinkling of chilli powder. To get the Cheesy Melba Toast right at first try itself, remember two things. The edges of the toasted bread have to ....
Broccoli Crepes with Mexican Green Sauce
Recipe# 1263
16 May 11

 
 by Tarla Dalal
This recipe is an example of how native Mexican ingredients are adapted to French pancakes. Broccoli and Mexican green sauce make a very tasty combination.
Matar Ghugni ( Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 34562
22 Feb 13

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
This traditional evening snack from the lesser-known cuisine of eastern india also doubles up as a great breakfast option. Matar ghugni served with kurmura is crunchy and spicy enough to wake you up!
Til Gur ki Roti, Jaggery and Sesame Roti
Recipe# 5697
20 Aug 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
til gur ki roti recipe | jaggery and sesame roti | healthy gud ki roti | with 22 amazing images. til gur ki roti recipe | jaggery and sesame roti |
Palak Til Jowar Nimki, Non Fried Bengali Nimki
Recipe# 37779
29 Jun 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
palak til jowar nimki recipe | Indian non fried nimki | healthy Bengali nimki | healthy snack for weight loss | with 27 amazing images. palak til jowar nimki recipe
Nutritious Patties in Whole Wheat Pita Pockets
Recipe# 1861
11 Sep 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
nutritious patties in whole wheat pita pockets recipe | paneer and broken wheat patties in whole wheat pita pockets | healthy vegetable wrap | with 30 amazing images. Whole wheat pita pockets stuffed with innovative ....
Mini Nachni and Bajra Khakhra
Recipe# 5685
04 Nov 20

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
nachni bajra khakhra recipe | healthy ragi khakhra | masala nachni khakhra | healthy snack | nachni bajra khakhra is a jar snack which can be enjoyed by one and a ....
Creamy Alfalfa Sprouts and Apple On Toast
Recipe# 5530
04 Sep 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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Bread, as sandwich or toast, is a great breakfast option, not just because it can be prepared quickly and easily by anyone, but also because it provides a lot of room for creativity and customization. You can make your sandwic ....
Sprouted Moong Chaat
Recipe# 3553
25 Dec 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
sprouted moong chaat recipe | healthy sprouted moong chaat Indian | moong sprouts chaat with besan dumplings | sprouted moong chaat healthy snack is a protein rich snack which can also be ....
Mushroom Oregano Open Toast Sandwich
Recipe# 5236
29 Jul 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
What an experience! Mushrooms sautéed with onions, chillies and aromatic oregano are set atop buttered toast and garnished with tangy tomatoes and parsley, waiting to be bit into, waiting to brush your taste buds with a mélange of flavors, waiting to take you along on a memorable culinary experience ....
Cheese Khakhra
Recipe# 30844
18 Jan 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
cheese khakhra recipe | tiffin box khakhra | cheese bhakri khakhra | kids til cheese khakhra | with 29 amazing images. These fibre rich mini cheese bhakri khakhra ....
Pineapple, Celery and Cottage Cheese Sandwich
Recipe# 5229
11 Jan 11

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Be it on a pizza or on a sandwich, pineapple and cottage cheese always make a great combination. This is because the succulent and mellow flavour of cottage cheese contrasts starkly with the crispness and tang of pineapples! Here, we have made a delicious cold sandwich using this evergreen duo, ....
Macaroni Cheese ( Microwave Recipes)
Recipe# 4903
20 Aug 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Macaroni, an elbow shaped pasta, has always been a favourite with kids. Macaroni mixed with vegetables and cheese and cooked with white sauce and herbs makes a tasty and wholesome meal that the kids are sure to love.
Apple and Cheese Toasts
Recipe# 30845
16 May 12

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
These toasts are sure to delight your little ones' taste buds and gift them a bounty of nutrients! For an interesting twist, cut the toasts diagonally to form triangles just before serving.
Poha Chivda ( Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 4890
20 Aug 10

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Crispy beaten rice flavoured with peanut and spices makes a delicious any time snack.
Carrot and Paneer Toast
Recipe# 1434
17 Sep 20

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
carrot and paneer toast recipe | carrot paneer sandwich in 10 minutes | paneer carrot brown bread toast | paneer vegetable toast is a quick fix snack when hunger strikes. Learn how to make ....
Herb Cottage Cheese Crackers, Suva Paneer Crackers
Recipe# 1719
24 Sep 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
herb cottage cheese crackers recipe | suva paneer crackers | quick dill cottage cheese crackers | with 19 amazing images. herb cottage cheese crackers recipe | suva pane ....
Jowar Til Nimki, How To Make Jowar Til Nimki
Recipe# 39284
27 Oct 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
jowar til nimki recipe | Indian whole wheat and jowar nimki | healthy tava jowar Bengali nimki | with 27 amazing images. Learn how to make jowar til nimki recipe | India ....
Dill Cottage Cheese
Recipe# 795
15 Jul 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A simple preparation of fresh cottage cheese dotted with finely chopped dill, the Dill Cottage Cheese can be used instead of paneer in any salad, snack, rice or other recipe. That said, it tastes yummy all by itself, and can be sliced appealingly and served as a finger food with a tangy dip.
Mixed Vegetable and Paneer Open Hot Dog Roll
Recipe# 706
02 Aug 14

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 by Tarla Dalal
An open hot dog roll is exciting because just the sight of its contents is appetizing! that is really true in the case of this mixed vegetable and paneer hot dog roll, with multi-coloured veggies, flakes of paneer and lots of gooey molten cheese. You will love the crisp bread and the chunky, cheesy ....
Parsley and Cottage Cheese Balls
Recipe# 734
04 Apr 14

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Parsley and cottage cheese balls is simplicity incarnate, yet it brings out the beauty in simplicity so perfectly well. This cold snack is ready in minutes and involves a simple procedure of rolling balls of a paneer mixture into chopped parsley and refrigerating for an hour. This is a perfect start ....
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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