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Last Updated : 10 March, 2025

Indian Snacks for Entertaining
મનોરંજન માટેના નાસ્તા - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Indian Snacks for Entertaining 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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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 )

 

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. 

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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. 

 

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 )

 

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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