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Last Updated : May 09,2024



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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Cheesy Mushrooms, Stuffed Indian Cheesy Mushrooms
Recipe# 511
05 Aug 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
cheesy mushrooms recipe | mushroom stuffed with cheese | Indian stuffed cheesy mushrooms | mushroom starter recipe | with 17 amazing images. cheesy mushrooms recipe
Pyaz ka Samosa, Onion Samosa
Recipe# 2836
20 Dec 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
pyaz ka samosa recipe | Hyderabadi onion samosa | onion samosa Ramzan Iftar special | with 31 amazing images. pyaz ka samosa recipe | Hyderabadi onion samosa |
Chinese Samosa, Veg Chinese Noodle Samosa
Recipe# 40638
26 Feb 16

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 by Tarla Dalal
Two all-time favourites from India and China come together to surprise you! This unique samosa is made with a filling of noodles and juicy veggies perked up with soya sauce and vinegar. The total effect is mind-blowing, with the crunchy samosa cover giving way to a succulent noodle filling. Serve th ....
Chinese Creamy Corn Tart
Recipe# 850
09 Feb 16

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Here is a quick and easy Oriental starter , which can also double up as an off-beat tea-time snack! Readymade tarts are packed with a tongue-tickling and luscious mix of cream-style c ....
Threaded Paneer Rolls ( Noodle Recipe )
Recipe# 22558
20 Mar 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Here's something that can add zing to your parties! Cook the noodles a little less and pat them dry so that it is easy to wrap them around the roll.
Pav Bhaji Toast, Toasted Pav Bhaji Recipe
Recipe# 250
13 Jan 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
cheese pav bhaji toast recipe | leftover pav bhaji toast | Indian style toasted pav bhaji | with 32 amazing images. cheese pav bhaji toast recipe | leftover pav bhaji to ....
Mushroom Olive Crostini
Recipe# 3263
16 May 14

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Crostini literally means ‘little crusts’ in Italian . These dainty-looking appetizers consist of crisped bread with interesting toppings, in this case a creamy and cheesy mixture of mushrooms, olives and onions perked up with pepper and mustard paste. The ....
Sesame Paneer
Recipe# 4128
01 Jun 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
sesame paneer recipe | tilwale paneer | sesame coated paneer fingers | with 19 amazing images. sesame paneer is a delicious and easy-to-make Indian appetizer. Learn how to make
Greek Style Potatoes
Recipe# 36069
20 Jan 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Enjoy potatoes the way the Greeks do! Deep-fried potato wedges are sautéed in olive oil together with garlic, spices and herbs, to get tongue-tickling Greek Style Potatoes. The use of unpeeled potatoes gives a thoroughly enjoyable rustic feel to the dish, while a lacing of lemon juice not only ....
Spring Rolls (  Thai Cooking)
Recipe# 445
26 Nov 13

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Sumptuous and mouth-watering Spring Rolls make a perfect starter for a Thai feast. Stuffed with crunchy and colourful veggies, perfectly cooked noodles and flavour enhancers like green chillies and coriander, these Spring Rolls offer an ideal balance of flavour and ....
Taro Nest with Warm Salad
Recipe# 4163
10 Dec 15

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Here is something that looks so appealing you won’t have the heart to bite into it; but it smells and tastes so appetizing you just cannot help devouring it! Scrumptious taro nest prepared with noodles and cornflour is topped with a warm salad of mixed vegetables, soya sauce, honey and other i ....
Fruit Chaat Indian Fruit Chaat Recipe
Recipe# 2841
28 Jun 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
fruit chaat recipe | Indian fruit chaat | healthy fruit chaat | with 19 amazing images. What is amazing about this tangy Fruit Chaat is that it is perfect for any season. In the winter, you ....
Masala Corn, Masala Corn On A Cracker
Recipe# 33852
20 Aug 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Corn is fun whether you have it boiled at home, from the steamed American corn vendors, or from the roadside corn-wallah who roasts it on a spluttering coal stove and expertly coats it with just the right amount of lemon and spices. This masaledar version of corn is a great snack for a monsoon ....
Mini Chatpata Aloo
Recipe# 31016
05 Jun 09

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Nothing can stop you from grabbing a Mini Chatpata Aloo as soon as your eyes rest on this wondrous creation! A variant of the ever-popular potato chaat, the Mini Chatpata Aloo is even more attractive to behold and has an even better flavour too, thanks to the succulent softness, mild sweetness ....
Chatpate Aloo
Recipe# 30876
17 Jul 12

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 by Tarla Dalal
Chatpate Aloo is Punjab's version of the ever popular potato wedges. Crisp, deep-fried potato fingers are tossed with peppy spice powders, crunchy capsicum and finally with sesame seeds, which gives the Chatpate Aloo the ultimate aroma and flavour boost! Of the myriad flavours and textures that comp ....
Satay Sticks (  Paneer)
Recipe# 4773
05 Jun 13

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Believed to have originated in Java, Indonesia, satay sticks typically refer to chunks of marinated meat roasted in skewers. Try this vegetarian version of the crunchy finger food. Along with peanut sauce and maybe tea, this is the perfect accompaniment for a nice movie!
Paneer Cucumber Dill Toast, Indian Cottage Cheese Toast
Recipe# 5655
20 Oct 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
paneer cucumber dill toast recipe | Indian cottage cheese toast | healthy paneer cucumber suva toast | with 19 amazing images. paneer cucumber dill toast recipe | Indian ....
Guacamole Loaded Nachos with Beans, Nachos with Guacamole and Beans
Recipe# 2895
11 Jun 16

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 by Tarla Dalal
Guacamole, an outta-this-world topping for nachos, is something you would surely have enjoyed at Mexican restaurants. This recipe will show you that this exotic stuff is quite simple to make at home, and in fact, it tastes so scrumptious and even more delicious when you make it fresh. You will ....
Pahadi Paneer Tikka ( Microwave Recipes)
Recipe# 4918
20 Aug 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Paneer, capsicum, onions and potatoes dunked in a rich curd based, mint flavoured marinade makes a delicious starter. To make a thick marinade you need to start with thick curds. In case the marinade is too runny, add a spoonful of besan to the mixture.
Pasta Cheese Balls
Recipe# 22642
28 Dec 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
pasta cheese balls recipe | pasta balls Indian starter | cheesy party snack | cheese pasta balls kids recipe | with 22 amazing images. pasta cheese balls recipe | ....
Spicy Potato and Roti Roll
Recipe# 168
09 Dec 19

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
spicy potato and roti roll recipe | spicy aloo rolls | aloo green peas roti and cheese wrap | potato and peas frankie | with amazing 30 images. spicy potato and roti rol ....
Grilled Chocolate Sandwich, Nutella Chocolate Sandwich
Recipe# 39935
27 May 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
grilled chocolate sandwich recipe | Nutella chocolate sandwich | Indian chocolate sandwich | with 13 amazing images. grilled chocolate sandwich recipe | Nutella chocolat ....
Parsley and Cottage Cheese Canapes
Recipe# 1053
23 Sep 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Dainty canapés make a wonderful starter because of their appetizing appearance, which none can resist. An easy grate-and-mix topping of two types of cheese, herbs and spices held together by curds adds immense value to these whole wheat canapés making them all the more impossible to refuse. ....
Spinach and Corn Crackers
Recipe# 33611
25 Sep 21

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by Tarla Dalal
spinach and corn crackers recipe | corn and spinach cream crackers | Indian party snack | with 37 amazing images. spinach and corn crackers recipe | corn and spinach cre ....
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