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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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French Beans with Garlic
Recipe# 326
23 Aug 12

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Simple but fantastic – that describes the French Beans with Garlic best of all. It shows that it is possible to create a true tongue tickler with minimal ingredients and an extremely simple procedure. Just juicy French beans and pungent garlic held together with cornflour and perked up with so ....
Indian Bread Pizza,  Quick Oven Tava Bread Pizza
Recipe# 40354
07 Apr 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Indian bread pizza recipe | quick oven veg bread pizza | 3 ingredient tava bread pizza | with 8 amazing pictures Looking for a super quick and easy snack recipe? We have one of the quickest recipe which is
Stuffed Cabbage, Carrot and Cheese Rolls
Recipe# 22634
06 Dec 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
stuffed cabbage carrot and cheese rolls recipe | stuffed cabbage roll | Indian veg cheese rolls | with 28 amazing images. stuffed cabbage carrot and cheese rolls recipe |
Jam Pinwheels
Recipe# 2601
17 May 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
jam pinwheels recipe | strawberry jam pinwheel sandwich kids snack | Indian sweet pinwheels | how to make jam pinwheels | with 10 amazing images. jam pinwheels recipe
Paneer and Peas Chaat
Recipe# 38924
05 Jun 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Perky paneer cutlets with an indulgent dry fruit centre, are a real melt-in-the-mouth treat. When topped with a mixture of green peas with other flavourful ingredients, laced with sauces, and garnished with sev, these cutlets transform into an exciting Paneer and Peas Chaat, which will make a great ....
Uttapam Stuffed with Green Peas, Matar Uttapam
Recipe# 171
21 Jun 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
uttapam stuffed with green peas recipe | South Indian matar uttapam | green peas uttapam with dosa batter | instant uttapam for breakfast | with 20 amazing images. uttap ....
Moong Dal Uttapam, Chilla
Recipe# 854
13 Jan 24

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by Tarla Dalal
moong dal uttapam recipe | moong dal chilla | healthy moong dal uttapam with green peas and carrots | protein, vitamin B1, folic acid rich moong dal uttapam | with 35 images.
Mini Bean Tacos ( Tiffin Treats)
Recipe# 40315
02 Oct 15

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Imagine the delight on your kids’ faces when they find a totally unexpected favourite in their snack box! Treats like Pizzas , tacos, etc., are generally reserved for special occasions, and often enjoyed only at home or at eateries because most people ....
Amiri Khaman ( Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 34452
04 Mar 20

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
amiri khaman in microwave recipe | sev khamani in microwave | quick amiri khaman | Gujarati amiri khaman in microwave | with 26 amazing images. This quick amiri khaman
Cabbage Dhokla, Patta Gobi Dhokla
Recipe# 40379
05 Dec 21

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by Tarla Dalal
cabbage dhokla recipe | patta gobi dhokla | Indian gobi ka dhokla | quick healthy snack | with 35 amazing images. cabbage dhokla recipe | patt ....
Mushroom Canapes
Recipe# 1054
12 Aug 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A scrumptious mixture of onions, green chillies and mushrooms sautéed in butter, in a white sauce like base, perked up with herbs, is at the heart of this amazing starter. This succulent topping is loaded onto toasted bread just before serving, so that the bread remains crisp. Indeed, these dainty M ....
Peanut Sesame Vegetables ( Thai Cooking)
Recipe# 475
26 Nov 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Although this recipe is traditionally known as Peanut Sesame Vegetables, the highlight of this Thai recipe is the use of orange juice, which lends the dish a unique mildly-sweet and tangy flavour. Roasted and crushed peanuts and roasted sesame seeds have a rich, rus ....
Minty Baked Potatoes
Recipe# 31087
21 Dec 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
It is amazing how a single spice – pepper, and a single herb – mint team up to create such an awesome effect in this dish. The cavities of boiled potatoes are packed with a corn and cheese mixture and a minty sauce before being baked for some time. The result is so creamy, so tasty, no one can have ....
Chatpata Potato and Green Pea Frankie
Recipe# 797
14 Aug 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Here is a Frankie with a difference! Tava-cooked potato and green pea rolls are packed between soft whole wheat flour rotis drizzled with a tongue-tickling onion-masala water, to make these Chatpata Potato and Green Pea Frankies. This snack is not only fabulously tasty but also quite satiating, so o ....
Railway Patties
Recipe# 2565
24 Mar 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
railway patties recipe | train cutlet | railway veg cutlet | with 35 amazing images. Chai garam and 'Cutless'...brings back train travel memories right? Especially from our childhood. Let's relive those memories with ....
Rice Paper Dumplings
Recipe# 33078
18 Jan 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
rice paper dumplings recipe | rice paper veg spring rolls | Indian style rice wrapper vegetable roll | with 27 amazing images. crispy rice paper dumplings are quick and easy pan-fried dumpl ....
Mexican Style Baby Potatoes
Recipe# 36939
06 May 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Mexican style baby potatoes recipe | Mexican potatoes | roasted Mexican potatoes | Mexican potatoes with refried beans | with 22 amazing images. Mexican style baby potat ....
Mini Cheese Uttapa
Recipe# 540
03 Feb 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
mini cheese uttapa recipe | cheese uttapam | instant cheese uttapa - Indian snack | cheese uttapam with idli dosa batter | with 13 amazing images. mini cheese uttapa re ....
Broccoli with Red Pepper Sauce
Recipe# 1729
21 Feb 12

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
As if red capsicum is not peppy enough, this tongue-tickling red pepper sauce combines Tabasco sauce and mixed herbs too, in a white sauce like base. This finger-licking sauce forms the perfect base for crunchy veggies like broccoli and onions, as you will realize when you try this recipe. To ensure ....
Cheesy Bread Fingers, No Knead Cheese Bread Fingers
Recipe# 33980
02 Feb 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
cheesy bread fingers recipe | Indian style cheese fingers | no knead cheese bread fingers | quick party starter | with 19 amazing images. cheesy bread fingers recipe
Cheese Cracker Sandwich, No Bake Cracker Sandwich
Recipe# 40247
23 Sep 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
cheese cracker sandwich recipe | no bake cracker sandwich | quick kids cheese cracker sandwich for tiffins | with 7 amazing images. cheese cracker sandwich recipe | no b ....
Cheesy Noodle Vegetable Cutlet ( Noodles Recipe )
Recipe# 22552
28 Nov 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
cheesy noodle vegetable cutlet recipe | vegetable noodles cutlet | cheese noodles cutlet | with 29 amazing images. Cutlet with a twist that is cheesy noodle vegetable cutlet. Learn how to m ....
Broccoli and Potato Balls
Recipe# 4125
10 Dec 15

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by Tarla Dalal
Broccoli and potato are different in every way, from the flavour and appearance to the texture. Interestingly, the two combine very well to make a scrumptious starter. The two veggies are perked up with soy sauce, ginger, garlic and other typical, readily-available oriental ingredients, batter c ....
Fruit and Vegetable Bhel
Recipe# 4069
01 Aug 22

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
sprouts and fruit bhel | fruit and vegetable bhel | healthy fruit bhel | with amazing 18 images. sprouts and fruit bhel is a very healthy version of Mumbai roadside bhel puri. We have co ....
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