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282 Deep-Fried Indian Starters Recipes

Last Updated : 09 August, 2025

Deep-fried Indian Starters
तले हुए नाश्ते - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Deep-fried Indian Starters in Hindi)
તળેલા હલકા નાસ્તા - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Deep-fried Indian Starters in Gujarati)

deep fried Indian Starters recipes | deep fried Indian  snacks recipes | 

Deep-fried Indian snacks recipes. deep fried Indian startes. Since generations, deep-frying has been an indulgence that none can resist! From traditional delights like Paneer Pakoda to new-age treats like Corn Cheese Balls, deep-frying always seems to add more pep to a snack.

 Paneer Pakoda, Punjabi Paneer Pakora RecipePaneer Pakoda, Punjabi Paneer Pakora Recipe

A crunchy outer layer and a soft interior, a phenomenon achieved through deep-frying, is something that is truly fantastic. An endless list of deep-fried snacks from Indian and international cuisines wait to delight you, ranging from Vegetable Gold Coins and Gobi Manchurian to Spring Roll.

 

Indian deep-fried starters

Cutlet, kachori, samosa, vada, pakora are popular Indian deep-fried dishes. While some can be eaten for morning breakfast, some can be relished as evening snacks and some can even be enjoyed as starters before the beginning of a meal.

Chana Dal VadaChana Dal Vada

 

Medu Vada, Chana Dal Vada, Masala Vadas are famous South-Indian vadas that have different mouth-feel and a perfect flavour! Enjoy them hot with coconut chutney and sambhar for sumptuous breakfast. Also, make sure you patiently fry them till golden brown, or they might have a slightly raw flavour.

Rava VadaRava Vada

 

Piping hot Corn Kachori, Rajasthani Vatana Kachori, Moong Dal Kachori, Lilva Kachori with a delightful, tongue-tickling filling in the inside and a crisp and flaky but not too oily covering taste yummy with a cup of masala chai. You can even serve them as a side dish with the main meal in a traditional thali. These cheerful starters are bound to start your meal on a positive note, literally!

Deep Fried Snacks

 

Punjabi samosa | authentic Punjabi samosa | Punjabi veg samosa | aloo samosa


 

 

You can make a wide variety of cutlet, samosa by using a myriad of vegetables and spices. Enjoy it hot and fresh with chutneys of your choice. In fact, you can even stuff them between a pav to make it more filling. Also, you can make varieties of deep-fried jar snacks like Farsi Puri, Dry Pasta Jar Snack, Rice Flour Chakli or Yellow Banana Chips in bulk and store in an air-tight container.

 Yellow Banana Chips, Banana Wafers, Raw Banana Wafers

Yellow Banana Chips, Banana Wafers, Raw Banana Wafers

International deep-fried appetizers

Croquettes are cylindrical rolls, stuffed in between with a tongue-tickling mixture, coated in the breadcrumb and deep-fried till crispy.

 

Potato, corn, cheese and paneer are popular ingredients used to make an array of croquettes.

Fried Mozzarella SticksFried Mozzarella Sticks

 

Aloo Cheese Croquettes, Paneer and Corn Croquettes, Corn and Rice Croquettes and Sweet Potato and Sesame Croquettes are some delectable deep-fried appetizers which will amaze your guests and spread your fame as a great cook!

Paneer and Corn CroquettesPaneer and Corn Croquettes

Fried Mozzarella Sticks, Cheese Poppers, Onion Rings are other popular appetizers. They are generally served as munchies along with cocktails. These irresistible, mouth-watering delights are sure to be loved by young and old alike. Here is a list of some of my favorite deep-fried appetizers for you to try and start your meal tongue-tickling way.

 

1. Mexican Bread Rolls

2. Greek Style Potatoes

3. Crispy Lotus Stem Honey Chilli

4. Pasta Cheese Balls

 Pasta Cheese BallsPasta Cheese Balls

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    Recipe# 238

    20 May, 2023

    121

    calories per serving

  • bajra vadi recipe | bajre ka vada | bajra ni vadi traditional Gujarati farsan / snack | Gujarati … More..

    Recipe# 6307

    25 January, 2021

    48

    calories per serving

  • spinach cheese cigars recipe | spinach cheese cigars with honey chilli sauce | easy Indian snack recipe | … More..

    Recipe# 4079

    21 September, 2020

    55

    calories per serving

  • Pohe ke Vada | Aval Vada | Poha Pakora | Poha Bhajiya | Poha cutlets |   These delightful … More..

    Recipe# 1748

    14 March, 2014

    24

    calories per serving

  • pasta twists recipe | Indian pasta kurkure | crispy pasta snack | fried pasta snack for tiffin | … More..

    Recipe# 5397

    19 July, 2022

    548

    calories per serving

  • Bengali Style Jackfruit Cutlet | Echor chop | Jackfruit Croquette | The Bengali Style Jackfruit Cutlet, affectionately known as … More..

    Recipe# 548

    25 March, 2017

    122

    calories per serving

  • Mumbai’s very own burger, now made in Jain style! Vada Pav is part and parcel of Mumbai’s culture, … More..

    Recipe# 6693

    31 January, 2017

    253

    calories per serving

    Recipe# 1688

    27 December, 2012

    0

    calories per serving

  • cabbage pakoda recipe | cabbage pakora South Indian style | Indian patta gobhi ke pakode | quick snack … More..

    Recipe# 6496

    15 December, 2021

    137

    calories per serving

  • An extraordinarily crisp starter, perfect for a Mexican meal! In fact, when you dip this spice-packed snack into … More..

    Recipe# 2032

    21 January, 2019

    278

    calories per serving

    121

    calories per serving

    sesame paneer recipe | tilwale paneer | sesame coated paneer fingers | with 19 amazing images.sesame paneer is … More..

    48

    calories per serving

    bajra vadi recipe | bajre ka vada | bajra ni vadi traditional Gujarati farsan / snack | Gujarati … More..

    55

    calories per serving

    spinach cheese cigars recipe | spinach cheese cigars with honey chilli sauce | easy Indian snack recipe | … More..

    24

    calories per serving

    Pohe ke Vada | Aval Vada | Poha Pakora | Poha Bhajiya | Poha cutlets |   These delightful … More..

    548

    calories per serving

    pasta twists recipe | Indian pasta kurkure | crispy pasta snack | fried pasta snack for tiffin | … More..

    122

    calories per serving

    Bengali Style Jackfruit Cutlet | Echor chop | Jackfruit Croquette | The Bengali Style Jackfruit Cutlet, affectionately known as … More..

    253

    calories per serving

    Mumbai’s very own burger, now made in Jain style! Vada Pav is part and parcel of Mumbai’s culture, … More..

    137

    calories per serving

    cabbage pakoda recipe | cabbage pakora South Indian style | Indian patta gobhi ke pakode | quick snack … More..

    278

    calories per serving

    An extraordinarily crisp starter, perfect for a Mexican meal! In fact, when you dip this spice-packed snack into … More..

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