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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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Sannas Recipe, Goan Steamed Rice Bread
Recipe# 42082
09 Sep 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Sannas, a famous Goan delicacy, is a steamed rice cake that has a soft texture and pleasant flavour. The unique batter, made of rice, coconut and yeast, yields an amazing rice cake with a lovely taste. Traditionally, toddy is used for fermenting this, but we have used yeast instead as it is easi ....
Stuffed Sukha Puri with Aloo
Recipe# 42071
06 Sep 17

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
A sure-shot hit with kids and adults, the Stuffed Sukha Puri with Aloo is a classic chaat recipe that is especially popular in North India. Many people in North India love to top off a serving of gol gappe with a Sukha Puri at the end. This crunchy-munchy snack is nothing but small and crisp pur ....
Seedai, South Indian Deep Fried Jar Snack
Recipe# 42036
28 Aug 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A scrumptious jar snack made with common everyday ingredients, Seedai is an all-time favourite in South Indian . The dainty ball shape makes this deep-fried jar snack very popular among kids, and ....
Healthy Stuffed Luchi, Low Salt Recipe
Recipe# 42023
24 Aug 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Stuffed Luchi is an all-time favourite snack, which Bengalis can fit into any meal – breakfast, lunch or snacks! It is made so commonly in Bengali households. The traditional version is made of refined flour dough, stuffed with a tasty mix of moong dal and spices, and deep-fried to perfection. ....
Corn and Carrot Toast, Kid Friendly
Recipe# 41943
17 Aug 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Looking to add some excitement to your kids’ day? Make them a serving of this kid-friendly Corn and Carrot Toast. The sweet, juicy texture of corn and carrot is always loved by kids. When perked up with tasty ingredients like tomatoes and onions and served atop buttery hot dog rolls, the duo get ....
Mashed Potatoes with Sautéed Vegetables
Recipe# 41322
08 Aug 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Mashed Potatoes with Sautéed Vegetables is an elegant but sumptuous dish that has a pleasant flavour, which everybody will love. As the name suggests, it is nothing but perfectly mashed potatoes seasoned simply with black pepper, and served with a crunchy and juicy assortment of sautéed veggies. ....
Recipe# 41944
29 Jul 17

 
 by kalyani kn
No reviews
Give an awesome Indian twist to noodles in form of seekh kebabs. I have wrapped noodles around spicy potato mixture and grilled them in an oven. Serve with dips.
Parsley and Black Olive Canape
Recipe# 41940
26 Jul 17

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Two star ingredients – black olives and parsley – are used smartly to make these canapés distinctly different and worthy of heavy praise! While the olives are used as a topping, the parsley is mixed into a tongue-tickling spread with butter and chilli flakes. The overall effect is amazing – and ....
Parsley Potatoes, Stir Fried Potatoes
Recipe# 41933
25 Jul 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Parsley Potatoes is a jolly good way to start a party, because its buttery, garlicky, herby notes will lift everybody’s spirits. Here, boiled baby potatoes are stir-fried in butter with garlic, and then laced with parsley. It is important to serve this dish immediately after preparation because ....
Spicy Yellow Banana Chips, Banana Wafers, Raw Banana Wafers
Recipe# 41927
12 Jul 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Yellow banana chips is an evergreen snack of Keralite origin, which has become popular all over India. The Surti bananas have a nice texture and rustic flavour, which make the chips quite special. Not only is the taste and texture different, so is the method. You need to follow the instructions ....
Whole Wheat Hot Dog Roll, Homemade Whole Wheat Hotdog Roll
Recipe# 41911
07 Jul 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Scrumptious hot dogs, smeared with sauces, loaded with cheese and stuffed with all your favourite fillings is the ideal snack for many people. It is filling, tasty, and everything a snack is meant to be. The problem here is that most times we settle for store-bought hot dog rolls made of refined ....
Lettuce Wraps
Recipe# 41902
06 Jul 17

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 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
An idea that’s totally out of the ordinary, easy to execute but all set to please... get ready to try out our innovative Lettuce Wraps. A colourful and crunchy assortment of veggies, sautéed lightly and mixed into a stuffing, is wrapped in lettuce leaves lined with a herby plum sauce and pungent gar ....
Moong Dal and Rice Mini Pakodas
Recipe# 41899
06 Jul 17

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by Tarla Dalal
Here is a crunchy-munchy chatpata snack that is sure to make you drool! A coarse batter of moong dal and rice is combined with crunchy veggies like spring onions and a dash of garlic paste to lift the flavour. The batter is deep-fried to make crisp, golden-coloured fritters that none can resist. ....
Mexican Vegetable Faheeta
Recipe# 8626
29 Jun 17

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Flour tortillas jam-packed with the goodness of vegetables, and topped with molten cheese and green salsa..... undoubtedly a culinary treat! Do try other Jain friendly international recipes like American Chopsuey and
Fried Jacket Potatoes with Cream Cheese Topping
Recipe# 31024
13 Jun 17

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 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 ....
Baked Crêpes with Capsicum Sauce
Recipe# 31098
02 Jun 17

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by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Scrumptious crêpes prepared with a batter of flours and milk, are stuffed with a mixture of sautéed capsicum and paneer, and topped with a creamy capsicum sauce, all set to be baked with a sprinkling of grated cheese. With its sumptuous filling and soothingly spicy topping, these Baked Crêpes wi ....
Carrot Fritters
Recipe# 41790
29 May 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Crunchiness that will make you drool, flavour that will make you smack your lips, indeed the Carrot Fritters is a snack beyond comparison. Made of grated carrot, crunchy spring onions and capsicums, held together with besan and perked up with a range of spice powders and herbs, Carrot Fritters h ....
Palak Toast Topped with Pizza Sauce and Cheese
Recipe# 41313
25 May 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
In this totally unique snack, bread slices are layered with a luscious mixture of potatoes and spinach puree flavoured with ginger, garlic and green chillies, and deep-fried till crisp. This crunchy and super tasty toast is then served with a topping of cheese and pizza sauce. Every bite of the ....
Green Pea Pattice
Recipe# 41786
25 May 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Potatoes and peas come together to make the Green Pea Pattice an amazing snack that everybody will fall for. As always, boiled potatoes form the base of this pattice, but what makes it special is a scrumptious centre packed with green peas and coconut perked up with ginger and green chillies. ....
Herb Stuffed Tomatoes
Recipe# 1496
25 May 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Bright red, daintily small tomatoes are baked with a stuffing of herbs, spices and bread crumbs to make a droolworthy starter ! The Herb Stuffed Tomatoes is very attractive to look at, and nobody can resist the temptation to pop one into their mouth ....
Potato Salli, Homemade Potato Salli
Recipe# 41785
25 May 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Potato Salli is a sev like snack made of potatoes. A special process of removing starch with alum, half-cooking the potato fingers, sun-drying and then deep-frying them gives the Potato Salli an impeccably crisp texture, which nobody can resist. You can just munch on these plain salted Potato Sa ....
Tava Chana Dal Vadas
Recipe# 41779
20 May 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Chana Dal Vada, with its crunchy texture and satiating homely flavour is an all-time favourite South Indian snack, commonly served as a starter at parties. W ....
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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