This category has been viewed 113795 times

 Course > Starters / Snacks > 
945

Indian Snacks for Entertaining recipes


Last Updated : Apr 10,2024



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!

Bread SnackBread Snack

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.

{ad1}

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

{ad2}

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.

{ad3}

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 )

{ad4}

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. 

{ad5}

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

{ad6}

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.

{ad7}

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

{ad8}

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

{ad9}

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.

{ad10}

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.

{ad11}

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. 

{ad12}

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 )

{ad13}

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

{ad14}

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


Show only recipe names containing:
  



Burrata Cheese and Basil Garlic Crostini
Recipe# 41637
01 Apr 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
One of Italian cuisine’s wonderful gifts to the world, the crostini is an appetizing variety of snack made by topping dainty pieces of crisp bread with yummy toppings. While half the charm lies in the olive oil laced bread, the rest of the magic is worked by ....
Burrata Cheese and Garlic Crostini
Recipe# 41638
05 Jan 20

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Herby, garlicky and cheesy, this crostini easily classifies as amazing! Crispy, golden brown pieces of French bread are laced with olive oil and topped with an enticing combination of cheese, garlic and herbs with a sprinkling of chilli flakes for added spice. The Burrata Cheese and Garlic C ....
Eggplant and Mozzarella Panini
Recipe# 41635
01 Apr 17

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Humble though the brinjal is, it is widely used all over the world because it has a naturally buttery texture and flavour, which come out beautifully when cooked properly. In specific, brinjals or eggplants are used extensively in baked dishes. Here, we have used it to make a Panani instead. ....
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Panini
Recipe# 41590
05 May 17

  This recipe has an associated video
 
by Tarla Dalal
Panini is a grilled sandwich made from breads like baguette, ciabatta and michetta. The bread is cut horizontally and filled with different types of veggies and cheeses, grilled and served warm. The Tomato Basil Mozzarella Panini is a mouth-watering variant with the appetizing taste of molten mo ....
Methi Kela Dapka, Gujarati Snack
Recipe# 41465
06 Feb 17

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Crisp and flavour-packed whole wheat flour dapkas with the mild sweetness of bananas and the perky taste of fenugreek leaves. This unique combination of bananas and methi makes this Methi Kela Dapka a truly memorable treat. Other ingredients like green chillies and ginger add to the spicy side o ....
Aloo Stuffed Idli, Indian Style Potato Stuffed Idli
Recipe# 1703
23 Dec 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
aloo stuffed idli recipe | Indian style potato stuffed idli | instant aloo masala stuffed idli | South Indian soft veg stuffed idli | with 27 amazing images. aloo stuff ....
Biryani Arancini Balls, Indian Arancini
Recipe# 41579
01 Jan 20

  This recipe has an associated video
 by Tarla Dalal
biryani arancini balls recipe | Indian arancini | veg biryani arancini | with amazing 34 images. You will be amazed by the number of ingredients that goes into the Biryani Arancini Balls. ....
Fried Jacket Potatoes with Cream Cheese Topping
Recipe# 31024
13 Jun 17

  This recipe has an associated video
 by Tarla Dalal
Rich and exotic, the Fried Jacket Potatoes with Cream Cheese Topping will amaze your guests and spread your fame as a great cook! The best part is that the dish is not as difficult to prepare although the outcome is so fabulous. Parboiled potatoes are deep-fried and their scooped-out centres are ....
Palak Paneer Toast
Recipe# 41434
17 Mar 21

  This recipe has an associated video
 by Tarla Dalal
palak paneer toast recipe | cottage cheese and spinach on toast | palak paneer sandwich | best spinach toast | with 21 amazing images. palak paneer toast recipe | ....
Veg Samosa Pinwheels
Recipe# 41582
07 Apr 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
The Veg Samosa Pinwheel is an attempt to repackage the ever-popular samosa in a new form, which is handy and delightful, ideal to serve as a starter at parties . A filling of potatoes and green peas, ....
Cream Cheese Veg Panini, Indian Grilled Cream Cheese Sandwich
Recipe# 41591
12 Jan 22

  This recipe has an associated video
 by Tarla Dalal
cream cheese veg panini recipe | cream cheese sandwich | grilled veggie cream cheese panini | Indian style veggie cream cheese sandwich | with 25 amazing images. cream c ....
Onion Uttapam, South Indian Onion Uttapam
Recipe# 33413
02 Aug 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
onion uttapam recipe | South Indian onion uttapam | uttapam made with dosa batter | with 15 amazing images. onion uttapam is a popular Sout ....
Mix Dal and Rice Dosa
Recipe# 41578
21 Mar 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Really satiating and super tasty, this Mixed Dal and Rice Dosa is an amazing dish to have for breakfast as it will keep you full for a long time and also give you a good dose of nutrients, especially protein. The batter for this dosa is made by combining rice and whole wheat with four different ....
Mini Creamy Corn Cob Roundels
Recipe# 41555
12 Mar 17

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Here is a snack that your kids will instantly fall in love with – and adults with thoroughly enjoy too! The Mini Creamy Corn Cob Roundels is easy to make and tastes yummy. It is also unique in appearance and taste, so it will attract everybody’s attention if you serve it as a starter at parties. ....
Fruity Pani Puri
Recipe# 41238
03 Sep 18

  This recipe has an associated video
 by Tarla Dalal
Perfect for fruit lovers, this unique pani puri recipes combines the zesty taste of fruits with the peppy taste of pani puri. Chopped fruits replace the traditional potato mixture stuffed into the puris, while a spicy fruity liquid replaces the normal pani. The fruity flavours of orange and ....
Lebanese Toasted Sandwich with Spicy Garlic Hummus
Recipe# 41557
01 Jan 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
spicy garlic hummus sandwich | Lebanese hummus sandwich | healthy toasted sandwich with spicy garlic hummus | with 31 amazing images. spicy garlic hummus sandwich is a unique sandwich, whic ....
Ricotta and Basil  Crostini
Recipe# 41527
28 Jun 18

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Basil gives an appetizing aroma to any dish that it features in. Here is an awesome crostini from our Italian collection, which features a topping of ricotta cheese, laced with a mixture of basil in honey. A squeeze of lemon and a dash of pepper heighten the flavour of the Ricotta and Basil Cros ....
How To Make A Basic Crostini
Recipe# 41521
28 Jun 18

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Crostini is a very versatile and popular appetizer of Italian origin. This classic dish is made with small slices of grilled or toasted bread, usually brushed with butter or olive oil, and topped with varied ingredients like cheese, vegetables, herbs and sau ....
Sweet Banana Dumplings, Banana Gulgule
Recipe# 41473
18 Jul 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
sweet banana dumplings recipe | banana gulgule | Indian fried banana dumplings | atte aur kele ke gulgule | with 18 amazing images. sweet banana dumplings recipe ....
Mushroom Pie, Veg Mushroom and Spring Onion Pie
Recipe# 31111
18 Feb 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Homemade pie crusts with a buttery, melt-in-the-mouth texture are topped with a scrumptious topping of mushrooms and spring onion greens in a creamy white sauce base. The combination of spring onion greens and mushrooms is really outstanding, and when topped with loads of cheese and baked, it is ....
Mini Chilli Cheese Naan, Cheese Naan On Tava Without Tandoor
Recipe# 39578
20 Sep 14

  This recipe has an associated video
 by Tarla Dalal
You would have tasted Indian breads stuffed with potatoes, methi, mint, veggies and varied other options, but have you ever tried naan stuffed with rice? Rice, when combined with cheese and chilli flakes makes a very interesting stuffing for handy mini-sized na ....
Kand Chilla
Recipe# 41295
13 Dec 20

  This recipe has an associated video
 by Tarla Dalal
kand chilla recipe | purple yam chilla | Indian style kand pancake | breakfast recipe | fasting, upvas, vrat recipe | with 11 amazing images. ....
Jowar Veggie Wrap
Recipe# 22353
12 Sep 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
jowar veggie wrap recipe | healthy jowar vegetable roti | Indian sorghum veg wrap | with 30 amazing images. The Jowar Veggie Wrap is a one m ....
Corn and Potato Tikkis
Recipe# 5662
12 May 20

  This recipe has an associated video
 by Tarla Dalal
how to make corn tikki recipe | corn cutlet | corn potato tikki | sweet corn tikkis | with 15 amazing images. These cheese-packed corn tikkis are a delight to bi ....
Subscribe to the free food mailer

Soya

Missed out on our mailers?
Our mailers are now online!

View Mailer Archive

Privacy Policy: We never give away your email

REGISTER NOW If you are a new user.
Or Sign In here, if you are an existing member.

Login Name
Password

Forgot Login / Passowrd?Click here

If your Gmail or Facebook email id is registered with Tarladalal.com, the accounts will be merged. If the respective id is not registered, a new Tarladalal.com account will be created.

Click OK to sign out from tarladalal.
For security reasons (specially on shared computers), proceed to Google and sign out from your Google account.

Are you sure you want to delete this review ?