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Last Updated : Apr 10,2024



मनोरंजन के लिए नाश्ते | मनोरंजन के लिए भारतीय स्नैक्स | - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Indian Snacks for Entertaining recipes in Hindi)
મનોરંજન માટેના નાસ્તા - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Indian Snacks for Entertaining recipes 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!

Bread SnackBread Snack

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.

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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

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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.

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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 )

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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. 

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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 )

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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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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


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Moong Dal Pandoli ( Gujarati Recipe)
Recipe# 556
21 Feb 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
moong dal pandoli recipe | Gujarati moong dal pandoli | Gujarati snack rich in Phosphorus, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Vitamin B1 | with 25 images. moong dal pandoli is like a moong dal idli m ....
Ladi Pav Bhaji Toasts
Recipe# 36422
15 Mar 18

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Leftover bhaji and ladi pav pair up to make a wonderful snack, which you can have for breakfast or as a tea-time treat. The buttery taste and enticing crispness of the pav is a perfect match for the mouth-watering flavour of the bhaji. The enticing gooeyness of molten cheese adds a fun element ....
Coleslaw with Khakhra ( Tiffin Treats)
Recipe# 40359
02 Oct 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
East meets West in your kids’ tiffin dabba today! The popular international salad, Coleslaw, made of shredded veggies, mayonnaise and tomato ketchup turns out to be a great pair for our desi favourite, khakhra! Since Coleslaw and Khakhra is like an interesting chip-n-dip combo, your kids will really ....
Maggi and Baked Beans On Crackers
Recipe# 41037
19 Jul 16

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Maggi and Baked Beans on Crackers is a zesty snack that will appeal to young and old alike. Crunchy crackers are topped with masaledar Maggi Noodles and a yummy mix of baked beans and tangy ketchup. A dash of onions and garlic adds more pep to the topping, while a garnish of cheese raises the excite ....
Italian Sev Puri
Recipe# 41039
20 Jul 16

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 by Tarla Dalal
Here is a continental creation, inspired by our all-time favourite street food, the Sev Puri. The Italian Sev Puri is made by serving cream cheese and croutons on a bed of tomato slices and basil leaves. A dash of spices completes the recipe, giving it a tongue-tickling flavour and strong aroma, whi ....
Kanchipuram Idli, Kanchipuram Idli in A Microwave
Recipe# 34451
22 Feb 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Kanchipuram Idli is a special variety of Idli that is loaded with spices. It has the strong flavour of pepper and cumin seeds, which together with the crunch of roasted cashewnuts and chana dal makes it a real delight to devour. This recipe is named so, because it is said to have originated in the k ....
Aloo Masala Chaat
Recipe# 2417
07 Feb 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
aloo masala chaat recipe | masaledar chatpata aloo chaat | aloo chaat masala | with 23 amazing images aloo masala chaat is a popular and super tasty street food snack made with crispy fried ....
Papas Con Queso, Mexican Stuffed Cheese Potatoes
Recipe# 1070
18 Jul 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A yummy Mexican snack of potatoes, baked with a cheesy stuffing. Papas Con Quesco has the pleasant flavour of potatoes and cheese, dotted with green chillies, and laced with hot and sweet sauce. It is quite a fascinating experience, with its enjoyable textu ....
Cucumber Sushi, Veg Cucumber Sushi
Recipe# 40926
10 Jun 16

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Sometimes simplicity is a virtue in even exotic dishes! Here is a simple but elegant Cucumber Sushi, which tastes great with traditional Oriental sauces and pickled ginger. Sticky rice is cooked and coated with a vinegar dressing, layered with lemon-tinged cucumber strips, and rolled up into a sushi ....
Pizza Twists
Recipe# 40989
01 Jul 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Appetizingly good looks, mind-blowing taste and the yummiest of textures – these Pizza Twists have all that it takes to rank a snack as a blockbuster! Strips of pizza dough are baked with a tongue-tickling layer of homemade pizza sauce, cheese and a few herby strokes too. The outcome is a fabu ....
Curried Paneer Pâte
Recipe# 22698
04 Feb 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
In Continental cuisine, a pâté is a spreadable paste made of varied ingredients such as cooked meat or vegetables and herbs. It is served as a spread along with breads, or sometimes even baked along with them to form a flavourful crust. Here is a Curried Paneer Paté made of sautéed spring onions and ....
Paneer Stuffed Bread Rolls, Bread Paneer Rolls
Recipe# 2878
18 Jul 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
paneer stuffed bread rolls recipe | Indian bread paneer rolls | crunchy paneer bread rolls | paneer starter | with 20 amazing images. paneer stuffed bread rolls recipe
Masala Chana ( Mumbai Roadside Recipes )
Recipe# 33446
30 Nov 22

  This recipe has an associated video
 by Tarla Dalal
masala chana recipe | green chick peas chaat | hara chana chaat | high protein chaat | with 22 amazing images. This easy masala chana is a protein rich healthy sn ....
Hariyali Soya Puris
Recipe# 39445
15 Jun 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
hariyali soya puris recipe | soya puris with fenugreek leaves and coriander | methi dhania crispy puris | with 25 amazing images. hariyali soya puris is an Indian jar snack recipe. Learn h ....
Mutter Aur Phudine ki Tikki ( Kebabs and Tikkis Recipes)
Recipe# 32725
16 May 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Green peas make great tikkis when combined with potatoes and a handful of mint leaves.
Savoury Baskets, Aloo and Green Peas Stuffed Tarts
Recipe# 525
29 Jun 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
This fabulous starter will earn you endless accolades at the next party you host. It has a charming appearance, which will tempt every one to pick a piece, while its incomparable flavour will exceed all ....
Open Vegetable and Corn Burger
Recipe# 1872
16 Mar 23

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by Tarla Dalal
open vegetable and corn burger recipe | open burger veggie toast | with 23 amazing images. open burger veggie toast has the perfectly balanced textures and exciting flavours which all the age groups will love. Learn ....
Melba Toast with Creamy Cheese Dip ( Tiffin Treats)
Recipe# 40349
02 Oct 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Melba toast is a preparation of daintily cut bread slices, buttered and crisped to perfection. This crispy snack can be prepared a day in advance and stored in an air-tight container to save time in the morning. The suggested dip, made of cheese spread and curds, is not only tasty but also very easy ....
Pyajo, Chana Dal Vada Topped with Coconut Curry
Recipe# 2434
30 Sep 18

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Pyajo is a delicious snack, with a wonderful blend of flavours and textures. Crispy chana dal vadas are topped with a mildly-flavoured coconut curry and peppy chutneys, and finally garnished in an innovative way with crushed potato wafers and coriander. The coconut milk is thickened with besan ....
Paneer and Pesto Mini Pizza
Recipe# 39904
11 Sep 19

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Soft, crumbly paneer and crisp capsicum are perfectly complementary in texture, colour and flavour. Understandably, they are the ideal combination to top this whole wheat pizza! Pesto sauce, made using walnuts, enhances this duo further, also pooling in abundant omega-3 fatty acids. All said, the b ....
Tangy Rajma Sev Puri
Recipe# 40939
14 Jun 16

  This recipe has an associated video
 by Tarla Dalal
A totally off-beat chaat item that you will fall in love with! Here, crisp papdis are topped with a chatpata rajma mixture and tangy tomato chutney. A garnish of chopped onions and sev completes the effect, making the Tangy Rajma Sev ....
Chat- Pata Pav
Recipe# 1980
06 Jan 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Chat-Pata Pav recipe | Chatpata masala pav | Indian spicy street food bread | with 20 amazing images. Chat-Pata Pav is a Mumbai street food ....
Bell Pepper and Carrot  Sushi, Veg Bell Pepper and Carrot  Sushi
Recipe# 40927
16 Jul 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Many people immediately associate the name Sushi with a dish that has seafood. Interestingly, there are several vegetarian variants of this popular Japanese dish that are made with tropical fruits and vegetables. Sushi is basically vinegar-flavoured rice, rolled up with other ingredients, and cut in ....
Avocado and Cream Cheese Sushi, Veg Avocado and Cream Cheese Sushi
Recipe# 40925
10 Jun 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Sushi is an exotic dish of Japanese origin. It is made of a special type of rice, which is cooked and flavoured with a vinegar-based dressing, before being layered with a sushi sheet and other ingredients. Vegetarian versions include vegetables or tropical fruits. In this exciting sushi, the rice is ....
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