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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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Chickpeas Patties with Jowar Pita Pockets
Recipe# 35083
16 Sep 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
chickpeas patties with jowar pita pockets | chickpeas pita pockets with yoghurt dressing | gluten free stuffed sorghum pita pockets | with 30 amazing images. Chickpeas patties, also known as falafel, are a delightfu ....
Pad Thai ( Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 33909
20 Aug 10

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by Tarla Dalal
Some recipes sound very hi-fi on menus, but after you make them once you make them at home you realize they can actually be made quite easily. . . Provided you understand the right way of doing it! You can, for example, use the Microwave to mak ....
Medu Vada, Mumbai Roadside Recipe
Recipe# 33417
16 May 22

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Mumbai roadside medu vada recipe | Step by Step medu vada recipe | South Indian medu vada breakfast | with 20 amazing images. Mumbai roadside medu vada is a highly popular street food and w ....
Chatpatta Stir– Fried Paneer
Recipe# 36695
05 Nov 14

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
If you love Aloo Chaat and Fruit Chaat, you are sure to love the Chatpatta Stir-Fried Paneer, which tows their line in more ways than one. This simple recipe involves stir-frying paneer cubes in olive oil till they are a perfect golden colour, and serving them hot with a sprinkling of chaat masala. ....
Corn Sev Puri
Recipe# 2838
24 Jul 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
corn sev puri recipe | sweet corn sev puri | Indian chaat recipe | with 36 amazing images. corn sev puri recipe | sweet corn sev puri | Indi ....
Bajra Khakhras
Recipe# 2941
02 Apr 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
bajra khakhra recipe | Indian style bajra til khakhra | bajre ka khakhra | healthy snack - bajra khakhra | with 35 amazing images. bajra khakhra is a nutritious a ....
Paneer Tikka, How To Make Paneer Tikka Recipe
Recipe# 2908
11 Mar 19

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 by Tarla Dalal
Paneer Tikkas are cottage cheese and capsicum cubes marinated in tandoori spices. To get thick curds, hang the curds in a muslin cloth and drain out the liquid. This takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Approximately 1 cup of curds will give you ½ cup of thick curds.
Poha and Oats  Chivda ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )
Recipe# 33027
20 Aug 09

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Poha and oats chivda,fibre rich oats, iron rich poha and protein rich chana dal make for a healthy variation of the traditional fried chivda. Make in bulk and store it in an airtight container. Enjoy as an in-between snack without worrying about straying from your weight-loss regime.
Green Peas Dhokla, Microwave Dhokla Recipe
Recipe# 4884
20 Aug 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Ever wondered if it is possible to make succulent and satiating dhoklas within minutes? Your dream comes true, with this Green Peas Dhokla. A quick batter of crushed green peas and besan pepped up with lemon juice and ginger-green chilli paste is cooke ....
Red Pepper Triangles with Italian Relish ( Healthy Starter Recipe )
Recipe# 34727
11 Sep 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
The bright red-coloured peppers, the multi-flavoured topping featuring a thoughtful combination of olives, parsley and paneer with lemon—all these highlight the unmistakeable italian identity of this low-cal starter!
Cheesy Broccoli Stuffed Mushrooms
Recipe# 4848
30 Mar 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
cheesy broccoli stuffed mushrooms recipe | broccoli cheese stuffed mushrooms | broccoli stuffed mushrooms | broccoli cheese stuffed mushroom caps | with 15 amazing images.
Steamed Paneer Dumplings with Spicy Sauce ( Healthy Starter Recipe )
Recipe# 34731
17 Nov 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Have you ever imagined steaming paneer?! in this innovative recipe, a collection of vegetables and dill leaves add colour to the dumplings, while oats and semolina add the crunch. The temptation multiplies when complemented by the spicy sauce.
Baked Papdi ( Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 4892
20 Aug 10

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
If you want to enjoy your favourite snacks sans any guilt, you need to just use smart cooking methods. In this recipe, you will find out how to make delicious, crunchy Baked Papdi using the microwave. Once you have the dough, each batch of 20 takes just a few minutes to bake, so you can prepare larg ....
Harbara Chaat, Fresh Green Chana Chaat
Recipe# 35915
25 Feb 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
hara bhara chaat | hara chana chaat | green chickpea chaat | healthy fresh green chana chaat | with 20 amazing images. hara bhara chaat is a ....
Masala Pav ( Chaat Recipe )
Recipe# 2814
12 Mar 19

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by Tarla Dalal
Masala pav is a spicy blend of tomato onion gravy cooked and stuffed inside butter laden pavs. Every pav bhaji vendor serves his own version of Masala Pav so that each one tastes different but equally delicious. Very often the pav bhaji gravy is tossed with pieces of pav and served with a slice ....
Microwave Jowar Khichu, Gujarati Khichu Microwave Version
Recipe# 4889
24 Apr 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
microwave jowar khichu recipe | Gujarati khichu microwave version | Indian jowar flour khichu in microwave | with 15 amazing images. microwave jowar khichu recipe | Guja ....
Baked Beans Tacos, Indian Tacos with Baked Beans
Recipe# 2587
25 Dec 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
baked beans tacos recipe | Indian style tacos with baked beans | veg Mexican bean tacos | bean and cheese tacos | with 29 amazing images. baked beans tacos recipe ....
Baked Stuffed Mushroom Pancake
Recipe# 891
26 Nov 15

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Baked Stuffed Mushroom Pancake is a delicacy that features super-soft pancakes with a creamy, saucy, herby mushroom filling. The stuffed pancakes are topped with white sauce and cheese and baked till the layers fuse to create an irresistibly tasty dish. Baking also gives the Baked Mushroo ....
Masala Chana ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )
Recipe# 33024
20 Aug 09

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Masala chana, tomato and onion salad, with just the right dash of lemon juice, green chillies and kairi – a nutritious and tasty snack that provides complex carbohydrates. A great way to lose weight while maintaining post-delivery health.
Palak Methi Dhokla
Recipe# 33272
12 Jan 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
palak methi dhokla recipe | Gujarati palak methi dhokla | steamed snack | spinach dhokla | with 23 amazing images. palak methi dhokla is a wholesome snack which i ....
Potato Cream Cheese Roll ( Wraps and Rolls)
Recipe# 32682
23 Dec 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
I’ve given a nice mediterranean feel to the humble potato, by lining it with olive cream cheese sauce. The spiced mayonnaise boosts the taste of this wrap, which becomes all the more exotic by the addition of veggies like baby corn and lettuce!
Kand Aur Shimla Mirch
Recipe# 4860
16 May 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Yam and capsicum smeared with cumin flavoured butter and grilled. You can even toss them in a non-stick pan if you are not up to barbequing them.
Rava Green Peas Tikki (100 Calorie Snacks)
Recipe# 32607
21 Jan 09

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Suggested serving size for 100 calories: 2 tikkis low in effort, low in calories– replace starchy potatoes with semolina in this tasty tikki and stuff it with a spicy green peas filling that’s high in vitamins and fibre.
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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