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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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Samo Khichdi
Recipe# 40689
09 May 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
samo khichdi recipe | moraiya khichdi | bhagar khichdi | farali khichdi | sanwa khichdi | with 10 amazing images. Samo khichdi, a fara ....
Masala Wheat Dosa (100 Calorie Snacks)
Recipe# 32573
21 Jan 09

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Suggested serving size for 100 calories: 1 dosa fibre, iron and calcium rich green peas and low-fat paneer stuffed in whole wheat dosas make a succulent snack - just make sure to stick to the suggested serving size.
Hara Bhara Kebabs
Recipe# 3490
20 Aug 11

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 by Tarla Dalal
A healthy vegetarian version of kebabs with a tasty blend of ingredients. The spinach adds to its vitamin a content while contributing very little to the carbohydrate levels. The green peas add bulk and fibre to this dish. Roll these kebabs in whole wheat bread crumbs to make them more nourishing th ....
Baked Garlic Celery Toasts, Garlic Toasts
Recipe# 6506
07 Jul 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Succulent and crisp toasts with a herby aroma and pungent flavour, the Basic Garlic Celery Toast is an amazing accompaniment for soups and pastas of all kinds. Make sure you grind the celery and garlic coarsely to ge ....
Tandoori Mushrooms
Recipe# 3555
04 Oct 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
tandoori mushroom recipe | mushroom tikka on tava | healthy tandoori masala | with 22 amazing images. tandoori mushrooms are a fantastic vegetarian option for those who love the smoky, spic ....
Kand Sandwich, Faraali Purple Yam Sandwich Recipe
Recipe# 32539
28 Sep 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Simplicity is the main virtue of this fantastic snack! Nothing but simple slices of purple yam sandwiched with green chutney and toasted in a non-stick tava, the Kand Sandwich turns out to be a scrumptious snack that makes you drool. The Kand Sandwich gets its tongue-tickling flavour not just ....
Cheesy Mushrooms, Stuffed Indian Cheesy Mushrooms
Recipe# 511
05 Aug 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
cheesy mushrooms recipe | mushroom stuffed with cheese | Indian stuffed cheesy mushrooms | mushroom starter recipe | with 17 amazing images. cheesy mushrooms recipe
Baked Ghughra, Vatana na Ghughra, Green Peas Baked Ghughra
Recipe# 33323
16 May 10

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 by Tarla Dalal
Baked ghugra, here is another delectable snack made with a spicy filling of green peas and coconut which balances the bland maida covering. To be frank, making this snack requires skill as giving it its unique shape is not an easy job! The edges have to be folded skillfully to make it looking appeal ....
Caramelised Banana Crêpes, Eggless Banana Crêpe
Recipe# 1289
20 Aug 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Crêpes filled with sweetened banana, flambéed with rum and served with whipped cream, every mouthful of caramel banana crêpes is an experience to remember! You will realise how a little rum transforms the humble banana into an exotic dessert. You can make ....
Vegetable Pasta in Tomato Sauce, Vegetable Penne Recipe
Recipe# 30839
16 May 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Kids love Pasta , and get irritated when you forbid store-bought, fat-laden pasta treats! Instead of a blanket ban on pasta, use smart homemade versions as a means of including more nutritious ingredients in their diet. Here, we have made the Vegetabl ....
Pyaz ka Samosa, Onion Samosa
Recipe# 2836
20 Dec 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
pyaz ka samosa recipe | Hyderabadi onion samosa | onion samosa Ramzan Iftar special | with 31 amazing images. pyaz ka samosa recipe | Hyderabadi onion samosa |
Chinese Samosa, Veg Chinese Noodle Samosa
Recipe# 40638
26 Feb 16

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 by Tarla Dalal
Two all-time favourites from India and China come together to surprise you! This unique samosa is made with a filling of noodles and juicy veggies perked up with soya sauce and vinegar. The total effect is mind-blowing, with the crunchy samosa cover giving way to a succulent noodle filling. Serve th ....
Chunky Cheese and Vegetable Open Burger
Recipe# 5225
20 Jun 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
chunky cheese and vegetable open burger recipe | Indian cheesy vegetable burger | veg cheese open burger | with 25 amazing images. chunky cheese and vegetable open burger recipe |
Onion and Black Pepper Grissini
Recipe# 3264
16 May 14

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
There are many stories as to the origin of grissini (italian for breadsticks). One favourite story is that a baker in turin in the 1660s shaped them out of bread dough in response to a request by the local savoy duke who suffered from indigestion. This recipe of grissini is made without using yeast ....
Mushroom and Bell Pepper Pizza, Mushroom and Capsicum Pizza
Recipe# 3279
03 Nov 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
mushroom and bell pepper pizza recipe | Indian mushroom capsicum pizza | mushroom and red pepper pizza | with 27 amazing images. mushroom and bell pepper pizza recipe | ....
Chinese Creamy Corn Tart
Recipe# 850
09 Feb 16

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Here is a quick and easy Oriental starter , which can also double up as an off-beat tea-time snack! Readymade tarts are packed with a tongue-tickling and luscious mix of cream-style c ....
Threaded Paneer Rolls ( Noodle Recipe )
Recipe# 22558
20 Mar 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Here's something that can add zing to your parties! Cook the noodles a little less and pat them dry so that it is easy to wrap them around the roll.
Oats Tikki, Oats Cutlet , Healthy Oats Vegetable Tikki
Recipe# 35020
24 Dec 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
oats tikki recipe | oats cutlet | oats vegetable tikki | healthy oats tikki with paneer | oats tikki for weight loss | with 37 amazing images.
Pav Bhaji Toast, Toasted Pav Bhaji Recipe
Recipe# 250
13 Jan 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
cheese pav bhaji toast recipe | leftover pav bhaji toast | Indian style toasted pav bhaji | with 32 amazing images. cheese pav bhaji toast recipe | leftover pav bhaji to ....
Mushroom Olive Crostini
Recipe# 3263
16 May 14

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Crostini literally means ‘little crusts’ in Italian . These dainty-looking appetizers consist of crisped bread with interesting toppings, in this case a creamy and cheesy mixture of mushrooms, olives and onions perked up with pepper and mustard paste. The ....
Fat Free Dahi Vada ( Microwave Recipes)
Recipe# 4910
20 Aug 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Non-fried vadas dunked in yoghurt and topped with tangy imli chutney and cumin powder. This recipe is devised for people on a diet or for those who have to cut down on fat. Nevertheless, it is extremely good
Bread Tartlets, Quick White Bread Tartlets
Recipe# 1646
27 Aug 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
bread tartlets recipe | Indian style bread tartlets | bread tart cases | baked bread tarts | with 15 amazing images. bread tartlets are a quick option to use to m ....
Toasted Eggplant and Zucchini Sandwich
Recipe# 38034
11 Jan 11

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Eggplant and zucchini go well together, whether in salads, curries or sandwiches. The toasted eggplant and zucchini sandwich makes use of the winning combo, enhanced with capsicum, garlic and mixed herbs. Use whole wheat bread for this sandwich as it goes well with the filling.
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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