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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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Shakarkand Chaat
Recipe# 30937
05 Apr 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
shakarkand chaat recipe | sweet potato chaat | shakarkandi chaat | with 15 amazing images. This sweet potato chaat is an excellent option if you are looking for a guilt-free chaat. Learn ho ....
Grilled Corn Toast, Paneer Corn Open Toast
Recipe# 31015
20 Apr 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
grilled corn toast recipe | Indian paneer corn open toast | cheese corn and onion toast | with 24 amazing images. grilled corn toast recipe | Indian paneer corn open toa ....
Mexican Rice and Chapati Rolls
Recipe# 22636
07 Jul 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Do not forget to try this recipe when you have both leftover rice and chapatti.
Meethi Soonth
Recipe# 2801
26 Nov 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A sweet and tangy Marwari chutney made of dried mango slices with a predominant flavour of dried ginger powder (soonth). This is also called Navratna chutney. Other chutneys to enjoy with snacks are Guava Chutney ,
Cheesy Bread Strips
Recipe# 22727
04 Feb 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A delicious finger food with the dominant flavour of cheese tinged with Tabasco sauce! Crisp-baked strips of bread are enrobed in grated cheese, drizzled with sauce, and baked again for the topping to fuse with the bread, resulting in lip-smacking Cheesy Bread Strips that are perfect to serve at par ....
Quick Dahi Vada
Recipe# 2589
20 Aug 11

 
 by Tarla Dalal
When you feel like having dahi vada, but there are no vadas at home, here is an easy and tasty workaround. You would never have thought of making quick dahi vada with butter biscuits, fresh curds and a mild sprinkling of spices. Try it, and you will love it.
Toasted Triangles
Recipe# 22710
29 Nov 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Next time you think bread is boring, try making these crispy toasted triangles, with the magical touch of olive oil and garlic.
Eggless Mawa Cupcake, Khoya Cupcake
Recipe# 35894
13 Sep 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
eggless mawa cupcake recipe | khoya cupcake | Irani mawa cake | Parsi mawa cake | with 27 amazing images. Super soft and freshly baked eggless mawa cupcake recipe ....
Spicy Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Recipe# 675
20 Aug 10

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
All over the world, Baked Potatoes is the go-to dish for a lot of people when they feel hungry all of a sudden. It is quick and easy, and definitely satiating! Here, we have made an exciting snack out of baked potatoes by stuffing them with a spicy veg mix. The stuffed potatoes are bathed in a c ....
Strawberry Cheese Tarts
Recipe# 1137
09 Jan 17

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Here is a dainty and exotic dessert of tarts topped with a creamy cheesy filling, laced with enchanting fresh strawberry sauce, and garnished with fresh strawberries. We have used readymade cream cheese with thick curds to make the filling. This not only gives a luscious mouth-feel but also save ....
Pearly Corn
Recipe# 31011
27 Jul 08

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Although this yummy starter involves a bit of effort, you will love the unique outcome! The crisp texture and pearly appearance of the deep-fried corn, perked up with snazzy ingredients like ginger, garlic, spring onions and Schezuan sauce, give it an Oriental touch that you are sure to relish thoro ....
Bruschettas with Tomato and Basil
Recipe# 22288
09 Jan 16

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
This Italian favourite is a great any-time snack. Basil and tomatoes add subtle flavour and texture to this easy-to-make snack that tots up just 38 calories per piece! Have a couple of pieces to satisfy mid-morning or mid-evening hunger pangs.
Baked Jowar Onion Puri for Weight Loss
Recipe# 22297
03 Nov 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
jowar onion puri recipe | baked Indian jowar puri | healthy jowar puri for weight loss | diabetic jar snack | with 25 amazing images. jowar onion puri recipe |
Cinnamon Crisps ( Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 4894
20 Aug 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A yummy way to enjoy left over bread slices. Store the cinnamon crisps in an air-tight container and enjoy them with a hot cup of coffee.
Vatana Bateta No Rotlo ( Gujarati Recipe)
Recipe# 559
23 Nov 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Just combine all the ingredients, pat them into pancakes, and cook them on a tava. These spicy potato and peas pancakes are so simple to make, but nothing short of a heavenly treat, especially on a cold rainy day! you can enjoy vatana bateta no rotlo just by itself or with tomato ketchup or green ch ....
Paneer, Walnut and Celery Rolls
Recipe# 2902
15 Jun 14

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Rolls are always handy, as they can be served, carried and eaten easily! Now, this is a roll with a difference. A fantastic combination of ingredients makes this a very sumptuous and tasty roll; plus, the fact that it is served chilled adds to the thrill. The Paneer, Walnut and Celery Roll is a refr ....
Cheese and Vegetable Sticks
Recipe# 7586
08 Jun 22

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by Tarla Dalal
cheese and vegetable sticks recipe | eggless Indian cheese and vegetable strips | vegetable cheese straws for kids | with 29 amazing images. cheese and vegetable sticks recipe |
Nachos with Cheese Sauce
Recipe# 1241
04 Jan 24

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by Tarla Dalal
nachos recipe | Mexican nachos | nachos using maize flour | with 31 amazing images. Cheese is melted over the corn chips and heated quickly in the oven to make Mexican nachos. Learn how to ....
Tomato and Basil Bruschetta Indian Style
Recipe# 3256
07 Dec 24

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 by Tarla Dalal
tomato basil bruschetta recipe | Indian style tomato basil bruschetta | bruschetta with tomato and basil | with step by step photos. Italian bruschetta is a classic starter enjoyed by many. ....
Carrot and Celery Sandwich
Recipe# 4207
21 Aug 15

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by Tarla Dalal
A magic formula for better vision due to the use of 4 multi-nutrient ingredients like tomato, cheese, celery and lettuce. These are perfect to tempt anyone at snack time.
Apple Crepe ( Eggless Desserts Recipe)
Recipe# 1287
20 Aug 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Apple crêpes are an irresistible delight of delicious crêpes folded over a sweet and spiced apple filling, and glazed with orange marmalade! slice the apples just before making the filling, to avoid discolouration. Lemon juice is added to enhance the sweet yet tangy flavour of the marmalade.
Paneer Tikki Chole Chaat
Recipe# 2823
30 Jan 24

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
paneer tikki chole chaat recipe | healthy chole paneer tikki chaat | chole paneer tikki chaat | with 39 amazing images. paneer tikki chole chaat is a delicious and satisfying
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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