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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# 5846

    01 August, 2013

    46

    calories per serving

  • In this totally unique snack, bread slices are layered with a luscious mixture of potatoes and spinach puree … More..

    Recipe# 6608

    25 May, 2017

    150

    calories per serving

  • These crisps made of ragi and soya flour are loaded with iron, calcium and protein. While cooking them … More..

    Recipe# 5845

    12 February, 2015

    53

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 7171

    01 May, 2020

    367

    calories per serving

  • cheesy paneer bread rolls recipe | Indian style paneer cheese stuffed bread rolls | cheese paneer bread roll … More..

    Recipe# 6339

    27 July, 2022

    142

    calories per serving

  • Greek Style Potatoes | deep fried Indian potato wedges | deep fried masala aloo wedges | Greek Style Potatoes … More..

    Recipe# 512

    20 January, 2016

    499

    calories per serving

  • potato cheese garlic tikki recipe | lehsuni tikki | potato cheese tikki | with 20 amazing images.aloo tikki … More..

    Recipe# 382

    15 November, 2022

    54

    calories per serving

  • raw banana fritters recipe | raw banana bajji | kaccha kela pakoda | with 27 amazing images. Lose … More..

    Recipe# 6392

    25 June, 2023

    65

    calories per serving

  • pumpkin pakora recipe | kaddu pakoda | bhopla pakoras | red pumpkin fritters | with 13 amazing images.You … More..

    Recipe# 7353

    06 June, 2020

    299

    calories per serving

  • Zucchini features as an interesting finger food here, after being coated with a spicy batter and deep-fried to … More..

    Recipe# 6032

    15 June, 2017

    357

    calories per serving

    46

    calories per serving

    A scrumptious iron and fibre-rich snack made with fenugreek leaves and bajra flour, methi na dhebra is a … More..

    150

    calories per serving

    In this totally unique snack, bread slices are layered with a luscious mixture of potatoes and spinach puree … More..

    53

    calories per serving

    These crisps made of ragi and soya flour are loaded with iron, calcium and protein. While cooking them … More..

    367

    calories per serving

    bhindi pakora recipe | bhindi pakoda | okra fritters | ladies finger bhajiya | with amazing images.In bhindi … More..

    142

    calories per serving

    cheesy paneer bread rolls recipe | Indian style paneer cheese stuffed bread rolls | cheese paneer bread roll … More..

    499

    calories per serving

    Greek Style Potatoes | deep fried Indian potato wedges | deep fried masala aloo wedges | Greek Style Potatoes … More..

    54

    calories per serving

    potato cheese garlic tikki recipe | lehsuni tikki | potato cheese tikki | with 20 amazing images.aloo tikki … More..

    65

    calories per serving

    raw banana fritters recipe | raw banana bajji | kaccha kela pakoda | with 27 amazing images. Lose … More..

    299

    calories per serving

    pumpkin pakora recipe | kaddu pakoda | bhopla pakoras | red pumpkin fritters | with 13 amazing images.You … More..

    357

    calories per serving

    Zucchini features as an interesting finger food here, after being coated with a spicy batter and deep-fried to … More..

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