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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

 

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

  • Crispy dal vadas dunked in hot rasam, this snack is sure to shake you awake! The tangy, spicy … More..

    Recipe# 7259

    24 October, 2017

    204

    calories per serving

  • Jhal muri recipe | Kolkata style jhal muri | jhal mudi | with 27 amazing images.jhal muri is … More..

    Recipe# 7745

    17 November, 2022

    0

    calories per serving

  • Perky paneer cutlets with an indulgent dry fruit centre, are a real melt-in-the-mouth treat. When topped with a … More..

    Recipe# 5928

    22 July, 2015

    0

    calories per serving

  • Soft, crumbly paneer and crisp capsicum are perfectly complementary in texture, colour and flavour. Understandably, they are the … More..

    Recipe# 6139

    29 December, 2014

    104

    calories per serving

  • Guacamole Onion Rings is a snack-lover’s dream come true! Onion rings with a guacamole filling are coated in … More..

    Recipe# 1358

    11 April, 2016

    145

    calories per serving

  • Crisp and flavour-packed whole wheat flour dapkas with the mild sweetness of bananas and the perky taste of … More..

    Recipe# 6706

    06 February, 2017

    214

    calories per serving

  • These are yummy rice pancakes with the vibrant flavour of green garlic! Green garlic has a lovely, balanced … More..

    Recipe# 6676

    28 January, 2017

    62

    calories per serving

  • The walnut vegetable pate serves as an interesting appetizer. Subtle flavour of garlic mingled with walnuts and vegetables … More..

    Recipe# 4570

    06 December, 2024

    324

    calories per serving

  • dahi ke sholay recipe | dahi bread rolls | dahi ke sholey delhi street food | with 29 … More..

    Recipe# 7762

    13 January, 2023

    0

    calories per serving

  • Roasted and peeled brinjals along with red pumpkin, spices and lemon juice makes a creamy and tangy dip … More..

    Recipe# 1390

    01 June, 2016

    33

    calories per serving

    204

    calories per serving

    Crispy dal vadas dunked in hot rasam, this snack is sure to shake you awake! The tangy, spicy … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Jhal muri recipe | Kolkata style jhal muri | jhal mudi | with 27 amazing images.jhal muri is … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Perky paneer cutlets with an indulgent dry fruit centre, are a real melt-in-the-mouth treat. When topped with a … More..

    104

    calories per serving

    Soft, crumbly paneer and crisp capsicum are perfectly complementary in texture, colour and flavour. Understandably, they are the … More..

    145

    calories per serving

    Guacamole Onion Rings is a snack-lover’s dream come true! Onion rings with a guacamole filling are coated in … More..

    214

    calories per serving

    Crisp and flavour-packed whole wheat flour dapkas with the mild sweetness of bananas and the perky taste of … More..

    62

    calories per serving

    These are yummy rice pancakes with the vibrant flavour of green garlic! Green garlic has a lovely, balanced … More..

    324

    calories per serving

    The walnut vegetable pate serves as an interesting appetizer. Subtle flavour of garlic mingled with walnuts and vegetables … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    dahi ke sholay recipe | dahi bread rolls | dahi ke sholey delhi street food | with 29 … More..

    33

    calories per serving

    Roasted and peeled brinjals along with red pumpkin, spices and lemon juice makes a creamy and tangy dip … More..

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