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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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Stuffed Baked Beans Bread Tartlets
Recipe# 1647
15 May 17

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Yummy and good looking, the Stuffed Baked Beans Bread Tartlets are a treat for kids (and adults too)! The crisp bread tarts loaded with tangy and tasty baked beans mixture and cheese are baked till the cheese melts and temptingly coats the baked beans. Easy to serve and relish, this snack is ....
Baked Bean Hot Dog Roll
Recipe# 694
22 Apr 14

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
An assortment of veggies, sautéed and cooked along with baked beans and tomato ketchup, is stuffed into fresh hot dog rolls and baked with a sprinkling of cheese. Call it a snack if you may, but the Baked Bean Hot Dog Roll is actually a wholesome and tasteful meal in its own right. While it is best ....
Chatpata Paneer Snack
Recipe# 2097
25 Mar 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
This chatpata paneer snack tastes a bit like a satay, it tastes a bit like chaat, it is a confusing yet refreshing flavour that will tickle your taste buds pink! crisp-fried paneer is rolled in a tangy masala mix and served on tooth-picks, to the delight of all.
Fruit Lollies
Recipe# 30822
16 May 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Lollies are all-time favourite… to the extent of being one of the most interesting aspects of childhood! Unlike their commercial counterparts, these fruit lollies don't use artificial flavours and colours. Instead, they provide lots of nutrients including vitamins C and A. Ensure that the fruits are ....
Potatoes in Green Masala
Recipe# 881
25 Mar 14

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
The twang of curds and the tangy notes of coriander make this a unique way of preparing potatoes. Cooked baby potatoes are coated with a semi-spicy green chutney and curds and sautéed rapidly for the flavours to sink in. Potatoes in green masala can be served as a starter or as an accompaniment, whi ....
Cottage Cheese and Cucumber Sandwich
Recipe# 851
19 Mar 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Bored of your ‘everyday’ sandwich with sliced veggies? try this delicious open sandwich with a topping of grated paneer and chopped cucumber with curds for binding and green chillies for spice. Sprigs of parsley impart a herbed feel to the cottage cheese and cucumber sandwich. Prepare it with fresh ....
Pohe Ke Vade
Recipe# 520
14 Mar 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Crisp, tasty vadas, anyone? a seemingly traditional yet innovative combination of ingredients like beaten rice, soaked moong dal, green and chillies results in a delicious vada that is sure to make tea-time all the more interesting. Enjoy with a hot beverage and the company of loved ones, for best r ....
Potato and Green Pea Patties in Tomato Sauce
Recipe# 76
08 Mar 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A blockbuster featuring your favourite stars – potato and green peas! delectable patties of potatoes and green peas spiced up with a masala paste and a dash of lemon are drowned in a tangy, homemade tomato sauce. If this is not enough to trigger your appetite, the potato and green peas patties in to ....
Aloo and Green Peas Chaat
Recipe# 2419
19 Apr 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
aloo matar chaat recipe | aloo green peas chaat | Mumbai roadside aloo green peas chaat | with 13 amazing images. aloo matar chaat recipe | aloo green peas chaat ....
Mexican Bean Fajita ( Healthy Snacks )
Recipe# 5658
03 Jan 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Throwing a party? try out this mexican delicacy. . . Tortilla stuffed with protein rich bean filling and iron rich green salsa!
Tomatoes Stuffed with Spaghetti
Recipe# 2453
15 May 17

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
If you believe that red and white is a great combination, and enjoy the mix-and-match of tanginess and mildness, then this gourmet preparation will be a heavenly treat for you. Juicy tomato cups are filled with boiled spaghetti in a soothing white sauce pepped up with crunchy capsicum, and baked ....
Paneer Tikka Kathi Roll, Malbar Paneer Tikka Roll
Recipe# 4774
08 Jun 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
paneer tikka kathi roll recipe | laccha paneer tikka roll | Kolkatta paneer kathi roll | Indian paneer veg kathi roll | malbar paneer tikka roll | with 63 amazing im ....
Potato Green Pea Tikki, Baby and Toddlers Tikki
Recipe# 36850
16 May 08

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Just toss all the ingredients into a large bowl and let your little ones do a spot of work! This amazing baby and toddler friendly tikki is a delight to munch on, with potatoes, green peas, crushed peanuts and paneer too. Kids will love mixing their favourite ingredients into a soft dough, and ....
Sundried Tomato Loaf, Sun-dried Tomato Bread
Recipe# 3290
26 May 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
sundried tomato loaf recipe | sun-dried tomato bread | sundried tomato bread with herbs | Indian sundried tomato bread | with 41 amazing images. sundried tomato loaf rec ....
Paneer Amritsari Tikka, Protein Rich Recipes
Recipe# 33246
12 Mar 09

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Non-vegetarian foods are extremely high in protein, but that does not mean vegetarians have to worry, as there are abundant sources of proteins -- milk, paneer and dals being the most popular and easily available. So here’s a vegetarian adaptation of the traditional punjabi favourite – the fis ....
Banana Uttapa, Banana Uttapam
Recipe# 245
13 Jan 24

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
banana uttapam recipe | urad dal banana dosa | sweet uttapam | with 30 images. banana uttapam is a sweet uttapam made with urad dal, rice and bananas. Learn how to make
Spinach and Corn Quiche
Recipe# 31106
21 Dec 12

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
The pastry base is filled with a cheesy white sauce mixed with blanched spinach and American corn to give an attractive colour and flavour to the dish. Try it once and it is sure to become a hot favourite!
Low Cal Chivda
Recipe# 3562
26 Nov 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A delectable snack made with flaked rice seasoned with a right blend of spices. Use a thin variety of poha commonly known as "nylon poha", to make a crispier snack. This chivda can be stored in an air-tight container for several days. This guilt-free chivda is a good option for a mid-morning or a ....
Khakra Chaat
Recipe# 2843
26 Nov 13

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 by Tarla Dalal
Khakras are extremely popular snacks. They are nothing but thinly rolled out masala (or plain) chapatis which are made crisp over a tava (griddle). Khakras are readily available at most farsan shops and I get stumped at variety they come up with each time. The other day, I came across pav bhaji khak ....
Sweet Corn Cutlets
Recipe# 6513
07 Jul 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
These cutlets are slightly different to make. Sweet corn, cornflour and salt is mixed coarsely and steamed. These are cut into cutlets, dipped into tempura batter and deep-fried. They taste splendid with a nice spicy sauce.
Dalia Vegetable Idli
Recipe# 7571
13 Feb 24

  This recipe has an associated video
 by Tarla Dalal
dalia vegetable idli recipe | nutritious vegetable idli | broken wheat idli | with 33 amazing images. vegetable dalia idli is an instant healthy recipe made with dalia. Learn how to make
Vegetable Crudités
Recipe# 22705
29 Nov 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A healthy and nutrient-rich veggie platter that makes a perfect starter when served with an appropriate dip or fondue.
Soya Date Cookies
Recipe# 5598
17 Aug 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
soya date cookies recipe | Indian style khajur soya biscuits | chewy soya date cookies | with 25 amazing images. soya date cookies recipe is super simple, yet so delicious!! Learn how to ma ....
Eggless Date Pancake, Healthy Indian Pancake
Recipe# 22335
17 Jan 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
date pancakes recipe | eggless date pancakes | Indian date pancakes with nuts | healthy whole wheat khajur pancakes | with 26 amazing images. date pancakes recipe ....
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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