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Last Updated : Oct 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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Sweet Corn and Capsicum Chaat
Recipe# 5279
06 Oct 22

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
sweet corn capsicum chaat recipe | paneer corn chaat | sweet corn vegetable paneer chaat | with 30 amazing images. sweet corn and capsicum chaat is succulent, juicy, crunchy, name the textu ....
Cheesy Carrot and Celery Cigars
Recipe# 4999
17 May 18

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
An exciting snack with a clearly Oriental touch, the Cheesy Carrot and Celery Cigars will make an excellent starter, served simply with chilli sauce. The ingredients filling the cigars are very well planned, so that they work together to excite the taste buds! While soy sauce gives it an inimitable ....
Corn Capsicum Roll, Cheese Corn Bread Roll
Recipe# 37150
10 Jun 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
corn capsicum roll recipe | Indian corn cheese capsicum roll | cheese corn bread roll | Mexican starter | with 29 amazing images. corn capsicum roll recipe |
Baked Potato Wedges
Recipe# 22715
30 Dec 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
baked potato wedges recipe | Indian style baked potato wedges | crispy garlicky baked potato wedges | with 21 amazing images. baked potato wedges recipe are a simple yet delightful dish tha ....
Phudina Gobi
Recipe# 5657
14 Mar 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
The famous Phudina Aloo needs no introduction. An extremely most popular starter, it is well-known for its irresistible flavour and also notorious for the amount of starch in it. Here, we have tweaked this favourite recipe to make use of healthy cauliflower instead of potatoes. Phudina Gobi makes an ....
Stuffed Chilla Recipe, Healthy Sprouts Besan Cheela
Recipe# 31074
18 Apr 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
stuffed chilla recipe | healthy sprouts stuffed besan cheela | Indian stuffed besan chilla | healthy chila snack | with 43 amazing images. stuffed chilla recipe | ....
Chatpata Sprouts On Crispy Potatoes
Recipe# 31023
05 Jun 09

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 by Tarla Dalal
While the very thought that it is healthy is enough to consume sprouts regularly, the ability to transform it into interesting dishes makes the experience more enjoyable. With creations like chatpata sprouts on crispy potatoes, your family will actually start looking forward to ‘sprouts time’. Here, ....
Chick Pea and Soya Tikkis ( Healthy Heart Recipe)
Recipe# 5544
07 Sep 23

  This recipe has an associated video
 by Tarla Dalal
kabuli chana soya tikki recipe | non fried soya cutlet | healthy weight loss tikki | with 38 amazing images. kabuli chana soya tikki recipe | non fried soya cutlet
Chick Pea and Soya Tikkis ( Recipe for Bright Vision)
Recipe# 5622
09 Jun 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
chick pea and soya tikkis recipe | kabuli chana soy cutlet | healthy protein rich chickpeas soya vegetable kebab | with 35 amazing images. chick pea and soya tikkis is a protein rich Indian ....
Herbed Pita Strips
Recipe# 22707
11 May 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A perfect finger food for parties, or just an evening spent over chips, dips and tea with friends. Herbed Pita Strips are crispy, buttery, spicy, herby and garlicky, all at one go, which makes them appealing to people with varied tastes. This makes it a great choice for parties. Serve with an assort ....
Nutritious Patties in Whole Wheat Pita Pockets
Recipe# 1861
11 Sep 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
nutritious patties in whole wheat pita pockets recipe | paneer and broken wheat patties in whole wheat pita pockets | healthy vegetable wrap | with 30 amazing images. Whole wheat pita pockets stuffed with innovative ....
Carrot and Paneer Toast
Recipe# 1434
17 Sep 20

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
carrot and paneer toast recipe | carrot paneer sandwich in 10 minutes | paneer carrot brown bread toast | paneer vegetable toast is a quick fix snack when hunger strikes. Learn how to make ....
Potatoes in Green Masala
Recipe# 881
25 Mar 14

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
The twang of curds and the tangy notes of coriander make this a unique way of preparing potatoes. Cooked baby potatoes are coated with a semi-spicy green chutney and curds and sautéed rapidly for the flavours to sink in. Potatoes in green masala can be served as a starter or as an accompaniment, whi ....
Potato and Green Pea Patties in Tomato Sauce
Recipe# 76
08 Mar 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A blockbuster featuring your favourite stars – potato and green peas! delectable patties of potatoes and green peas spiced up with a masala paste and a dash of lemon are drowned in a tangy, homemade tomato sauce. If this is not enough to trigger your appetite, the potato and green peas patties in to ....
Aloo and Green Peas Chaat
Recipe# 2419
19 Apr 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
aloo matar chaat recipe | aloo green peas chaat | Mumbai roadside aloo green peas chaat | with 13 amazing images. aloo matar chaat recipe | aloo green peas chaat ....
Potato Green Pea Tikki, Baby and Toddlers Tikki
Recipe# 36850
16 May 08

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Just toss all the ingredients into a large bowl and let your little ones do a spot of work! This amazing baby and toddler friendly tikki is a delight to munch on, with potatoes, green peas, crushed peanuts and paneer too. Kids will love mixing their favourite ingredients into a soft dough, and ....
Banana Uttapa, Banana Uttapam
Recipe# 245
13 Jan 24

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
banana uttapam recipe | urad dal banana dosa | sweet uttapam | with 30 images. banana uttapam is a sweet uttapam made with urad dal, rice and bananas. Learn how to make
Sweet Corn Cutlets
Recipe# 6513
07 Jul 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
These cutlets are slightly different to make. Sweet corn, cornflour and salt is mixed coarsely and steamed. These are cut into cutlets, dipped into tempura batter and deep-fried. They taste splendid with a nice spicy sauce.
Vegetable Crudités
Recipe# 22705
29 Nov 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A healthy and nutrient-rich veggie platter that makes a perfect starter when served with an appropriate dip or fondue.
Shakarkand Chaat
Recipe# 30937
05 Apr 23

  This recipe has an associated video
 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

  This recipe has an associated video
 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 ....
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.
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 ....
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 ....
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