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283 Deep-Fried Indian Starters Recipes

Last Updated : 27 October, 2025

Deep-fried Indian Starters
तले हुए नाश्ते - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Deep-fried Indian Starters in Hindi)
તળેલા હલકા નાસ્તા - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Deep-fried Indian Starters in Gujarati)

deep fried Indian Starters recipes | deep fried Indian  snacks recipes | 

Deep-fried Indian snacks recipes. deep fried Indian startes. Since generations, deep-frying has been an indulgence that none can resist! From traditional delights like Paneer Pakoda to new-age treats like Corn Cheese Balls, deep-frying always seems to add more pep to a snack.

 Paneer Pakoda, Punjabi Paneer Pakora RecipePaneer Pakoda, Punjabi Paneer Pakora Recipe

A crunchy outer layer and a soft interior, a phenomenon achieved through deep-frying, is something that is truly fantastic. An endless list of deep-fried snacks from Indian and international cuisines wait to delight you, ranging from Vegetable Gold Coins and Gobi Manchurian to Spring Roll.

 

Indian deep-fried starters

Cutlet, kachori, samosa, vada, pakora are popular Indian deep-fried dishes. While some can be eaten for morning breakfast, some can be relished as evening snacks and some can even be enjoyed as starters before the beginning of a meal.

Chana Dal VadaChana Dal Vada

 

Medu Vada, Chana Dal Vada, Masala Vadas are famous South-Indian vadas that have different mouth-feel and a perfect flavour! Enjoy them hot with coconut chutney and sambhar for sumptuous breakfast. Also, make sure you patiently fry them till golden brown, or they might have a slightly raw flavour.

Rava VadaRava Vada

 

Piping hot Corn Kachori, Rajasthani Vatana Kachori, Moong Dal Kachori, Lilva Kachori with a delightful, tongue-tickling filling in the inside and a crisp and flaky but not too oily covering taste yummy with a cup of masala chai. You can even serve them as a side dish with the main meal in a traditional thali. These cheerful starters are bound to start your meal on a positive note, literally!

Deep Fried Snacks

 

Punjabi samosa | authentic Punjabi samosa | Punjabi veg samosa | aloo samosa


 

 

You can make a wide variety of cutlet, samosa by using a myriad of vegetables and spices. Enjoy it hot and fresh with chutneys of your choice. In fact, you can even stuff them between a pav to make it more filling. Also, you can make varieties of deep-fried jar snacks like Farsi Puri, Dry Pasta Jar Snack, Rice Flour Chakli or Yellow Banana Chips in bulk and store in an air-tight container.

 Yellow Banana Chips, Banana Wafers, Raw Banana Wafers

Yellow Banana Chips, Banana Wafers, Raw Banana Wafers

International deep-fried appetizers

Croquettes are cylindrical rolls, stuffed in between with a tongue-tickling mixture, coated in the breadcrumb and deep-fried till crispy.

 

Potato, corn, cheese and paneer are popular ingredients used to make an array of croquettes.

Fried Mozzarella SticksFried Mozzarella Sticks

 

Aloo Cheese Croquettes, Paneer and Corn Croquettes, Corn and Rice Croquettes and Sweet Potato and Sesame Croquettes are some delectable deep-fried appetizers which will amaze your guests and spread your fame as a great cook!

Paneer and Corn CroquettesPaneer and Corn Croquettes

Fried Mozzarella Sticks, Cheese Poppers, Onion Rings are other popular appetizers. They are generally served as munchies along with cocktails. These irresistible, mouth-watering delights are sure to be loved by young and old alike. Here is a list of some of my favorite deep-fried appetizers for you to try and start your meal tongue-tickling way.

 

1. Mexican Bread Rolls

2. Greek Style Potatoes

3. Crispy Lotus Stem Honey Chilli

4. Pasta Cheese Balls

 Pasta Cheese BallsPasta Cheese Balls

Enjoy our collection of 600 Deep-fried Starters recipes, deep fried snack recipes below.

 

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    Recipe# 7448

    29 December, 2019

    95

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    20 February, 2017

    55

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 5185

    16 September, 2016

    311

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 4934

    31 March, 2010

    77

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 1251

    02 November, 2015

    449

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 1401

    09 June, 2017

    87

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 1948

    22 December, 2015

    362

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 7441

    03 August, 2021

    217

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 918

    21 December, 2014

    56

    calories per serving

  • Bikaner is known for its savoury snacks. Here is an authentic black pepper flavoured bikaneri farsaan that can … More..

    Recipe# 5141

    23 April, 2010

    0

    calories per serving

    95

    calories per serving

    potato cheese stuffed balls recipe | mozzarella stuffed potato balls | cheesy potato balls | Indian style cheese … More..

    55

    calories per serving

    Children will relish this crunchy treat made by half-boiling gluten free pasta and then deep-frying it before tossing … More..

    311

    calories per serving

    Non-vegetarian foods are extremely high in protein, but that does not mean vegetarians have to worry, as there … More..

    77

    calories per serving

    Thattai is a savoury snack from south india that is easy to make, as it does not require … More..

    449

    calories per serving

    Nothing can stop you from grabbing a Mini Chatpata Aloo as soon as your eyes rest on this … More..

    87

    calories per serving

    Dabeli is Gujarat’s answer to vada pav. It is a sandwich-like snack in which bread is perked up … More..

    362

    calories per serving

    Crunchy and tasty to the core, Fried Capsicum in Schezuan Sauce is a brilliant creation, which you can … More..

    217

    calories per serving

    chana dal bhajiya recipe | Indian chana dal pakora | lentil fritters | crunchy chana dal pakoda | … More..

    56

    calories per serving

    An exciting snack with a clearly Oriental touch, the Cheesy Carrot and Celery Cigars will make an excellent … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Bikaner is known for its savoury snacks. Here is an authentic black pepper flavoured bikaneri farsaan that can … More..

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