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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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Sama Matar Dhokla
Recipe# 43111
12 May 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
sama matar dhokla recipe | diabetes and kidney friendly sanwa millet dhokla | healthy green peas sama dhokla | with 30 amazing images. sama matar dhokla recipe is a delicious variation on t ....
Toasts with Pineapple Dip ( Healthy Starter Recipe )
Recipe# 35016
17 Nov 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Tangy toasts that will make you do a tango! pineapple and mint leaves are tinged with orange juice and spiced up with garlic and chilli powders, in this super-healthy treat.
Lemony Yogurt Vegetable and Fruit Salad
Recipe# 3464
20 Aug 11

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Here is a refreshing salad, with a mind-blowing lemony flavour! Packed with vitamin C, calcium and fibre, the Lemony Yoghurt Vegetable and Fruit Salad is extremely healthy, nourishing and tasty. It overflows with the goodness of apples, lettuce and celery, and is served in a creamy and tangy bas ....
Walnut Vegetable Paté
Recipe# 22720
04 Feb 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
The walnut vegetable pate serves as an interesting appetizer. Subtle flavour of garlic mingled with walnuts and vegetables to make a delectable pâté.
Paneer Amritsari
Recipe# 30875
27 May 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Amritsari paneer fry recipe | Amritsari paneer pakoda | paneer amritsari | Amritsar is a wonderful place. It's well known for the Golden Temple, but mostly for the famous Amritsari Khana. The most popular dish from A ....
Rajgira Paratha Canapes
Recipe# 33165
10 Apr 24

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
rajgira paratha canapés recipe | rajgira farali potato canapés | amaranth flour canapés | savory amaranth crackers | with 15 amazing images. rajgira paratha canapés
Mini Oats Khakhra
Recipe# 39095
13 Dec 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
mini oats khakhra recipe | quick and easy oats khakhra | healthy oats khakhra | sesame oats khakhra is a healthy snack which is a wise substitute to fried jar snacks. Learn how to make
Asparagus Bruschetta
Recipe# 37960
11 Jan 11

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Some ingredients like asparagus and parsley are rarely used in indian cuisine, so making interesting sandwiches like the asparagus bruschetta would ensure that such healthy greens are included in our diet—and in a tasty way too. Flavoured simply with paprika, this open sandwich brings scents of ital ....
Bread Aloo Chaat, Bengali Street Food
Recipe# 41772
17 May 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
A delicacy from the streets of Calcutta, the Bread Aloo Chaat is a chatpata treat with a blast of flavours and multiple textures.A layer of sliced bread is topped with a flavourful potato mixture, and served with a garnish of peanuts, coconut and sev. While the chutneys and spice powders give th ....
Baingan Pakoda, Brinjal Pakora
Recipe# 42907
28 Jul 22

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by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
baingan pakoda recipe | Indian brinjal pakora | eggplant fritters | crispy batter fried brinjal | with 38 amazing images. baingan pakoda recipe |
Aloo Pyaaz Bhajia
Recipe# 42972
20 Jan 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
aloo pyaaz bhajia recipe | potato onion pakoda | onion potato fritters | with 23 amazing images. aloo laccha pakora or bhajiya is an all-time favorite potato flitter made with potato, besan ....
Amani Kozhakatai ( Know Your Flours )
Recipe# 33139
16 May 08

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Amani kozhakatai, these delicately-seasoned steamed rice balls are made as an offering during ganesh chaturthi in tamilnadu, but they can be served as a low calorie snack anytime!
Thai Satay Mushroom Paneer Wrap
Recipe# 36279
06 Mar 12

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
A roomali roti wrap with a right balance of flavours arising from mushrooms, peanuts, chick peas, lemon grass and khimchi salad.
Zucchini Fritters with Spicy Mayo Dip
Recipe# 39304
15 Jun 14

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 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Zucchini features as an interesting finger food here, after being coated with a spicy batter and deep-fried to perfection. A spicy mayo dip made of mayonnaise and Schezuan sauce multiples the appeal of the Zucchini Fritters so much that it will test to will power to stop feasting on this snack! ....
Dahi Ke Sholay, Dahi Bread Rolls
Recipe# 42967
13 Jan 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
dahi ke sholay recipe | dahi bread rolls | dahi ke sholey delhi street food | with 29 amazing images. dahi ke sholay recipe is made using hung yoghurt with fresh veggies and seasoning stuff ....
Aloo Tikki Slider
Recipe# 43014
05 Apr 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
aloo tikki slider recipe | Indian style tikki slider | cheesy aloo tikki pav | with 28 amazing images. This fusion aloo tikki sliders are a good mix of Indian street food flavors with weste ....
Nacho Stir- Fry (  Snacks Under 10 Minutes)
Recipe# 2889
15 Jun 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Let’s transform tortilla chips into a healthy snack, and quickly too! an assortment of veggies is swiftly stir-fried and mixed with baked beans and a homemade salsa of tomatoes, jalapenos and spring onions. The tortilla chips is arranged on a dish, loaded with this fabulously tasty topping, and garn ....
Smoked Pepper and Cheese Bread
Recipe# 3289
16 May 14

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
This wholesome Milanese bread is ideal for a country picnic. And is also equally good for a buffet presentation. Smoked pepper and cheese bread is essentially a layered pizza bread sandwich baked in a round tin. Serve it hot, warm, cold or reheated. Hearty soups or salads are ideal companions.
Cheesy Spinach Parcels
Recipe# 4863
16 May 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
These melt in the mouth dainty cheese filled spinach parcels are cooked in garlic flavoured butter. Use whole spinach leaves that do not have any cracks because the cheese can ooze out of the leaves during cooking.
Indian Veg Seekh Kebab Without Tandoor Or Oven
Recipe# 30880
20 Apr 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
veg seekh kebab recipe | Indian veg seekh kabab without tandoor | seekh kabab without oven | veg seekh kebab in griller | with 44 amazing images. veg seekh kebab recipe< ....
Green Pea Bhel
Recipe# 719
30 May 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
green pea bhel recipe | green peas and vegetable chaat | healthy green pea bhel | with 20 amazing images. green peas bhel is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic Indian street ....
Cheesy Maggi, Chilli Cheese Maggi
Recipe# 42912
09 Jul 22

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
cheesy Maggi recipe | Indian chilli cheese Maggi | street style cheese masala Maggi | with 24 amazing images. cheesy Maggi recipe | Indian chilli cheese Maggi | ....
Healthy Uttapam
Recipe# 43069
01 Oct 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
healthy uttapam recipe | diabetic friendly soya uttapam | oats soya uttapam | with 21 amazing images. Diabetic friendly soya uttapam is a good source of protein, fibre, and vitamins. Le ....
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Starters / Snacks
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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