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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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Oats Chaat
Recipe# 35075
17 Apr 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
oats chaat recipe | healthy chaat | Indian oats recipes | easy healthy chaat for parties | with 24 amazing images. oats chaat is an intelligent combination of jui ....
Cheese Garlic Buns
Recipe# 2602
07 Mar 19

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 by Tarla Dalal
The pungent smell of garlic transforms into a really tantalising aroma when baked with cheese on bun or bread. No wonder cheese garlic bun is such a popular accompaniment world over. When you order a pizza at restaurants, often the option is to have cheese garlic bread. Here we show you to make ....
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
Nachni Methi Muthia
Recipe# 35091
14 Aug 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
nachni methi muthia recipe | ragi palak methi muthiya | red millet dumplings | with 40 amazing images. nachni methi muthia is a healthy Indian snack made from ragi flour and methi. Learn ho ....
Swadisht Vegetable Cutlet
Recipe# 3558
25 Mar 19

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Cutlets with a teaspoon of oil? Well, here you go. You will fall head-over-heels in love with the amazing flavour and perfect texture of this Swadisht Vegetable Cutlet. Made with an assortment of veggies like carrots and bottle gourd, this ....
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 ....
Cheesy Thepla Potato Wrap  ( Tiffin Treats)
Recipe# 40364
02 Oct 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
An interesting twist to the homely thepla makes it an exciting snack that will fascinate young kids. To make this sumptuous Cheesy Thepla Potato Wrap, fenugreek flavoured theplas are rolled up with a crispy potato mixture, which is flavoured with peppy masalas like amchur powder. You can make the th ....
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 ....
Stuffed Dosa Cones ( Tiffin Treats)
Recipe# 40365
02 Oct 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Agreed, dosas taste the best when they are fresh and crisp, but there is a homely charm to soft, spongy dosas that can be comfortably packed in tiffin boxes or carried along when travelling too. Here is an amazing dosa recipe that does not even require fermentation, but stays fresh in the tiffin box ....
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 ....
Minty Nimbu Pani ( Tiffin Treats)
Recipe# 40358
02 Oct 15

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
The moment we think of tiffin we immediately think only of snacks. However, refreshing drinks are as important to energize the kids in the midst of their busy day! So, here is a refreshing Minty Nimbu Pani that you can send to school in a thermos flask, so it will be nice and cool to sip on when the ....
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 ....
Masala Pineapple (  Tiffin Treats)
Recipe# 40344
02 Oct 15

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Pineapple has a crisp texture and tangy taste that is loved by adults and kids alike. Pepping up chunks of this fabulous fruit with spice powders and black salt adds a whole new dimension of excitement to this yummy treat. This Masala Pineapple is easy and quick to prepare, and stays fresh in the da ....
Cucumber Cheese Sandwich ( Tiffin Treats)
Recipe# 40340
25 May 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
cucumber cheese sandwich recipe | Indian style cucumber cheese sandwich | kids tiffin cucumber cheese sandwich | with 11 amazing images. Simple though the cucumber cheese sandwich might see ....
Herbed Makhanas ( Tiffin Treats)
Recipe# 40339
09 Apr 19

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Who doesn’t like roasted makhanas? Here, we have enhanced this nice and poppy snack by roasting it in olive oil. Kids will love the peppy flavours of the mixed herbs and chilli flakes, which give the makhanas a nice and exotic touch. Make a whole batch of Herbed Makhanas and store it in an air-tigh ....
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 ....
Spicy Paneer On Toast
Recipe# 22277
14 Feb 11

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 by Tarla Dalal
A zesty topping made from low-fat paneer and vegetables adds spice to nutritious whole wheat toasts. A great occasional teatime snack, they make a good accompaniment to a hot, sugar-free beverage! Since low-fat paneer is high in protein, go easy on milk and milk products like curds for the res ....
Quick Churma Ladoos ( Churma Laddu)
Recipe# 22633
28 Jul 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
quick churma ladoo recipe | instant cashew jaggery ladoo made with roti | dry fruit churma ladoo | with 32 amazing images. quick churma ladoo recipe | instant cashew jag ....
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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