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Indian Snacks for Entertaining recipes


Last Updated : May 30,2024



मनोरंजन के लिए नाश्ते | मनोरंजन के लिए भारतीय स्नैक्स | - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Indian Snacks for Entertaining recipes in Hindi)
મનોરંજન માટેના નાસ્તા - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Indian Snacks for Entertaining recipes in Gujarati)

Indian snacks for entertaining | veg starters for entertaining |

Indian snacks for entertaining | veg starters for entertaining | Snacks and starters served at dinner, tea or cocktail parties have to be a bit more special than what you might have on a normal day. They don’t necessarily have to be difficult or time-consuming but they must be attractive, and served in a way that makes people want to immediately try one!

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Not only that, they must also be sized handily and served with the right accompaniments. In this section, you will find interesting snacks like Baked Vada Pav , Onion Rings and Corn Cheese Balls which are perfect for entertaining.

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Indian Snacks for evening tea

Cabbage Pakoda Here is an irresistibly crunchy and excitingly flavoured pakoda made with cabbage. Amiri Khaman is nothing but a spicy tea-time snack made of crumbled khaman dhoklas tempered with garlic and mixed with pomegranate seeds and coconut. Masala Vadas the appetizing aroma of Masala Vadas being fried at tea stalls in almost every street corner! 

Amiri Khaman
Amiri Khaman

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Corn Kachori this amazing variant is made with a filling of crushed sweet corn kernels and sliced onions perked up with tasty spice powders. Methi Pakoda  its mildly bitter taste and irresistible aroma unfailingly delight the palate, whether it is added to a subzi, roti , pulao or pakoda. Cabbage Ghughras a traditional gujarati tea time snack gets a savoury twist with this unique filling. 

 Corn Kachori
 Corn Kachori

Indian Snacks for family get together 

Cheese Corn Balls makes a super starter or snack and it just melts down in the mouth.

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Eye appealing, perfect sized Indian style corn balls perfect for a party starter tastes good with tomato ketchup.

 Corn Cheese Balls ( Starter ) Corn Cheese Balls ( Starter )

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Matar ki Kachori you would never have, really, tasted a kachori with such a flavourful filling. Rava Dhokla cooked is the master stroke, as in the case of any dhokla recipe. It gives the semolina dhokla a fabulous aroma and special flavour. 

Rava Dhokla, Semolina Dhokla, Suji Dhokla Rava Dhokla, Semolina Dhokla, Suji Dhokla

Doodhi Muthia much-loved by the Gujaratis. Doodhi and onions when combined with an apt combination of semolina and flours like whole wheat flour and besan yield delicious muthia. 

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Vegetable Kebab appetising, cocktail-sized snack made from bottle gourd, potatoes and onions, with a generous sprinkling of piquant onion masala mixture.

 Vegetable Kebab
 Vegetable Kebab

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Starters for small home parties or occasion.

Snacks for ladies kitty party

Hummus the famous traditional Lebanese spread, has a creamy chickpea texture. It tastes fantastic when served as apart of a mezze platter with Pita Bread or vegetables.

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Galouti Kebab on Crispy Naan an appetizer with such an attractive appearance and awesome flavour that it will capture everybody’s attention. Paneer Pita Pockets unique for a party starter or a high tea party? Paneer pocket is an ideal catch! sure your guests would love it too. 

Makai Galouti KebabMakai Galouti Kebab

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Dhokla Sushi with Bell Peppers exotic flavour of Sushi but don’t have the time to prepare it, or don’t have access to the ingredients? Not to worry. We have brought together Indian and Japanese styles to create a dhokla-based sushi. 

 Dhokla Sushi with CarrotsDhokla Sushi with Carrots

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Pav Bhaji Fondue friends and family coming over and want to serve them something that would tantalize their taste buds? It is really quick and easy to make. Paneer Tikka a punjabi delicacy is one of the most popular starters in Indian restaurants.  

Pav Bhaji FonduePav Bhaji Fondue

Starters and snacks for Indian festivals

Rose Cookies traditional snack is believed to be of Anglo-Indian origin, and is made commonly during Christmas time.

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Medu Vada crispy, tasty and protein-rich urad dal vada to the platter. Kesar Pista Biscuits a real delicacy with rich spicy notes. Assorted nuts give these biscuits a delectable crunch, while an array of spice powders give it a tantalising aroma. 

 Medu Vada, South Indian Snack Medu Vada, South Indian Snack

Kanji Vada a marwari delicacy of moong dal vadas immersed in tangy mustard flavoured liquid.

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The 'kanji' or 'rai ka pani' as it is known needs to be prepared a day in advance so that all the flavours mellow down.     

Kanji-VadasKanji Vadas

Snacks to entertain kids

Cheesy Maggi Rolls a cheesy mixture of cooked Maggi, cheese slice and crunchy veggies is packed inside readily available samosa patties and deep-fried till perfectly golden in colour. 

 Cheesy Maggi Bread Rolls Cheesy Maggi Bread Rolls

Tacos a rustic experience, which warms the heart and fills the tummy with its sensual flavours and mealy textures.   Schezwan Noodle Frankie is one street food is diversly famous and has too many variations to it. Frankie is a wrap containing filling in an enfolded roti. Kids and students would definitely love this variation to frankie. 

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Crispy Potato Snack a flavour-packed snack with an unmistakable Oriental touch. Carrot Pinwheel Sandwiches a delightful sweet and spicy snack with a tantalizing flavour and attractive appearance, which makes it ideal to serve at small parties.

Carrot Pinwheels ( Finger Foods For Kids )Carrot Pinwheels ( Finger Foods For Kids )

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Fried Mozzarella Sticks  a simple flavouring of oregano and chilli-flakes ensures that the overall effect of Indian style cheese sticks is very pleasing.

Fried Mozzarella SticksFried Mozzarella Sticks

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Enjoy our Indian snacks for entertaining | veg starters for entertaining | and other starter snack recipe articles given below.

School time Indian snack recipes

Indian snacks for entertaining


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Recipe# 15397
22 May 02

 
 by setseeani
No reviews
To prepare the delectable corn fingers, marinate the baby corn well in a masala paste and then grill these marinated baby corn in a hot tandoor till done. Enjoy as starter or cocktail tit bits with sauce.
Recipe# 36154
08 Feb 12

 
 by damyantiben
No reviews
A very healthy and easy to digest recipe made using without any oil.
Recipe# 39247
26 Jun 15

 
 
by suman_001
No reviews
This crunchy-munchy, tangy, sweet and spicy fruits and vegetable chaat is easy to put together. It is jam-packed with a brilliant interplay of flavours and fun! Impress your guests by serving this chaat in noodle nest.
Recipe# 39733
27 Jun 15

 
 by PRACHI AGARWAL
No reviews
Gulkand Shakar Paare, this Diwali add a little more love and flavour to the traditional shakarpas with gulkand. Just a little gulkand enhances the taste and flavour of the shahar paras.These shakar paras are baked, so healthier too.
Recipe# 40384
15 Sep 15

 
 by Kalpana V Sareesh
No reviews
Curried Cauliflower Baguette Sandwich, a fully loaded baguette sandwich makes a healthier and nutritious meal. I have oven roasted some cauliflower florets in desi style and packed with veggies like lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber.
Recipe# 39275
23 Jun 15

 
 
by priya gandhi
No reviews
Italian Papadi Pizza Chaat is a desi-Italian fusion delight. Chaat papadis are topped with cheese, red pasta, olives and Jalapenos and baked with a sprinkling of chaat masala for just 30 seconds. This pizza chaat with bubbly cheese is a great party snack that is sure to please your guests.
Recipe# 14541
27 Jul 11

 
 by savitamalkani
No reviews
The dal canapes with paneer filling is simply ana mazing snack or starter item with dal or lentil based fried cakes filled with a spicy paneer mixture. Enjoy plain or with drinks of your choice.
Recipe# 41047
24 Jul 16

 
 
by swagatika patra
No reviews
Chatpatta Crispy Cabbage Pakodas are delicious and just perfect for monsoon and a crunchy evening tea time snack when the kids come back from school and also quick to make when you have unexpected guests.
Recipe# 41447
01 Feb 17

 
 by Abhinetri
No reviews
Bonda is a famous snack in South-India. I gave a continental touch to the country savoury. This recipe is a perfect evening snack with tea. Tamarind and jaggery mixed in the batter gives it a sweet and tangy flavour and subtles the bitter tinge of cocoa powder.
Recipe# 10795
10 Jun 02

 
 
by minalparmar
No reviews
You can shallow fry these cutlets if you don't like very oily food.
don't soak bread slices for a longer time, remove immediately from the water.
Recipe# 40975
25 Jun 16

 
 by Jyoti V B
No reviews
This is a delicious innovation with dosa.The flavour of mint, spring onion, coriander, capsicum, basil and chillies adds a spicy and tasty flavour to the dosa. Tastes best when served with potato curry.
Recipe# 40977
03 Jun 16

 
 
by Chef divz
No reviews
How to make spice upma dosa..? Dosa is common and we all love south Indian dish like dosa so here we are come with new variety of dosa upma dosa it's taste realy nice with some spice...so enjoy this Yummy dosa and serve dish with salad and coconut chutney.
Recipe# 40675
25 Feb 16

 
 
by Foodie #570419
No reviews
This wonderful fresh pea bruschetta type topping with mint, basil, cheese, garlic and pepper and goes wonderfully with crackers or naan bread.
Recipe# 40875
21 May 16

 
 by NEENA SAVLA
No reviews
Raw as well as ripe mangoes are everyones favourite and so is chatpatta chaats. Then why not prepare a chatpatti chaat making use of both the mangoes. Chatpatta Mango Panni Pakodi can be prepared much in advance and later enjoyed chilled with friends and family in this terrible hot hot summers.
Recipe# 37633
28 Nov 12

 
 by Radha Hoizal
No reviews
This is an instant dosa which is healthy as here I have used methi seeds which are very helpful for knee and joint pain.This can be given in breakfast for the ladies post delivery.This will enhance milk production in the lady fo rher chilly.Good for oldies for knee and joint pain. Instant snack for ....
Recipe# 39205
01 Jul 15

 
 by Prreeti
No reviews
Banana Chips or raw banana wafers flavoured with rock salt and black pepper powder are an all time favourite, crunchy-munchy jar snack, that can be easily made at home. You can enjoy these chips anytime, also on days when you are fasting.These popular chips are loved by young and old alike!
Recipe# 42750
20 Mar 19

 
 
by Surekha Parekh
No reviews
Fruits and Vegetable Dahi Vada, in this recipe fruits and Vegetables balls are coated in a batter of split black lentils and deep fried.
Recipe# 16495
17 Apr 12

 
 
by aswanipoonam1
No reviews
A tasty mexican dish made with wheat and corn flour into crisp crackers served with hot and tangy salsa sauce.
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