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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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Herbed Cottage Cheese Wrap ( Wraps and Rolls)
Recipe# 32656
23 Dec 13

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 by Tarla Dalal
Fit to be called an international gourmet dish, although it is easy and non-fussy! what makes this wrap stand out from the rest is the exotic green mayonnaise flavoured with oregano, which gives the paneer a classic touch. Wrapping it with lettuce, carrots and sprouts adds crunch to it.
Recipe# 16422
28 Jun 18

 
 by bhargaviv
No reviews
Tasty and crispy snack made from bread and served with a dip of cheese mixed with other herbs and spices.
Herbed Cucumber Slices ( Healthy Starter Recipe )
Recipe# 34735
14 Aug 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
The all-time favourite indian cooler, cucumber, is topped with flavoured lebanese hummus. An innovative and irresistible way to relish the healthy cucumber, this snack can be had at any time of the day.
Herbed Jowar Strips with Spicy Orange Salsa
Recipe# 38820
11 Jan 11

 
 by Tarla Dalal
If you thought finger foods like chips and dips are impossible to prepare without oil, then this recipe of Herbed Jowar Strips with Spicy Orange Salsa is an absolute must-try! A very unique salsa of oranges and tomatoes perked up with spice powders, is served with baked crispies made of whole ....
Herbed Maggi Fritters, Maggi Pakoda
Recipe# 40123
16 Apr 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
herbed maggi fritters recipe | maggi pakoda | Indian style maggi pakora | cheesy masala maggi pakora | with 21 amazing images. herbed maggi fritters recipe |
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 ....
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 ....
Herbed Pizza Strips, Indian Style Herbed Pizza Sticks
Recipe# 3259
16 Dec 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
herbed pizza strips recipe | Indian style herbed pizza sticks | homemade garlic and herb breadsticks | Indian starter for kids birthday party | with 18 amazing images. h ....
Herbed Rice On Cream Cracker
Recipe# 39579
20 Sep 14

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
A lip-smacking starter that will kindle your tummy and make you yearn for the next course! Herbed Rice on Cream Cracker features an innovative topping of cooked rice and grated paneer perked up with assorted spices and mixed herbs. The soft and flavourful topping is a perfect complement to the crisp ....
Herbed Sticks
Recipe# 39299
20 Jul 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Although a variant of the humble chakli, Herbed Sticks deserves the exotic name because of the unique flavour that this finger food derives from mixed herbs, commonly used in Italian cuisine. Herbed Sticks shows how common ingredients, a spot of creativity and a little knowledge of world cuisines ca ....
Recipe# 12540
05 Jul 01

 
 by kavitah
No reviews
Hero sandwiches are an appealing sandwich recipe using French loaf. The horizontally slit French loaf is filled with a healthy mix of beans, veggies and cheese and then served grilled with tomato slices and onion rings as topping.
High Fibre Chillas, Buckwheat Oats Indian Pancake
Recipe# 3546
02 Oct 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
high fibre chillas | healthy chillas | buckwheat and oats Indian pancake | no fermentation chilla | with 24 amazing images Here, these scrumptious buckwheat and oats Ind ....
Recipe# 14207
05 Dec 02

 
 by snehami
No reviews
Home made protein bars are a great source of muscle building proteins and offer an easy source of proteins for children and health conscious people. The oats, dates , apricots and cinnamon powders are blended together with apple butter to create this delicious and yet so nutrient dense protein bars. ....
Homemade Burger Buns
Recipe# 41757
07 Oct 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Burgers are great fun to make at home because you can stash in all the wonderful things you like, leaving out the stuff you aren’t particularly fond of! Try this recipe and you will realize that it is even more fun to make it from scratch, including the buns. These Homemade Burger Buns are super ....
Recipe# 11992
08 Mar 01

 
 by m13g
No reviews
Prepare homemade burgers with this simple vegetable burger recipe. The burger buns are spread with a spicy garlic, lime juice and salt paste and then topped with cucumber slices, potato discs and tomato circles. Bake the homemade burgers on the tawa with butter and relish with sauce of choice.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe, Eggless
Recipe# 4992
22 Jun 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
eggless cinnamon rolls | Indian style cinnamon rolls recipe | how to make easy cinnamon rolls at home | with 36 amazing images. eggless cinnamon rolls is a soft and gooey chocolate based de ....
Homemade Soft French Bread
Recipe# 827
19 May 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
homemade soft French bread recipe | best soft French bread | classic soft French bread | how to make perfect soft French bread | with 20 amazing images. homemade soft Fr ....
Homemade Whole Wheat Burger Buns, Indian Eggless Burger Buns
Recipe# 41777
07 Feb 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
homemade whole wheat burger buns recipe | 100% whole wheat burger buns | Indian eggless whole wheat burger buns | soft wheat buns without eggs | with 22 amazing images. To make
Recipe# 36391
04 Apr 12

 
 by LOPA SHAH
No reviews
Yet another recipe made from paneer, it can be served as a starter.It is made from paneer with the combination of honey, pineapple, pineapple juice and orange juice with lots of other spices
Honey Chilli Potatoes
Recipe# 34361
11 Apr 16

 
 by vrunda naik
This Honey Chilli potatoes is a great starter to serve for parties, It is a combination of sweet and spice making it ideal for kids as well as adults to enjoy it.
Honey Chilli Potatoes, Potatoes in Honey Chill Sauce
Recipe# 40642
26 Sep 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
Everything about this starter is peppy – from the potato fingers to the sauce. Unlike many recipes, which derive the flavour mainly from the sauce and seasonings, here the potatoes perked up with garlic and chilli powder, even before deep-frying, to make sure that the flavour seeps in right to the c ....
Honeyed Tofu and Pepper Roll ( Wraps and Rolls)
Recipe# 32690
23 Dec 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Roll a la mediterranean! the specialty of this wrap is that it retains the original flavour of all the veggies. The secret ingredient that makes the recipe a sure-hit is the right use of honey marinated tofu to complement the smoky flavour of capsicum. So simple, and yet so fine, hope you enjoy this ....
Horlicks Oats and Vegetable Pancakes
Recipe# 40637
16 Feb 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Great to have for breakfast or as a quick evening snack , the Horlicks Oats and Vegetable Pancakes are made with a combination of oats and healthy flours, reinforced with an assortment of juicy ....
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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