Indian Snacks and Starters
Find both authentic and creative Indian snacks and starter recipes that are perfect for entertaining or enjoying at home.
Browse easy to make finger food, quick appetizers and classic starters that cater to all skill levels.
Find restaurant classic onion bhajis and tandoori paneer tikka, to rainy day methi corn bhajias and lilva garlic kachori.
Pair them with a selection of tongue-tingling chutneys, dips and pickles and get the party started!
See my full list of Indian street food and chaat for when the craving hits.
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Nimbu Mari peanuts - Lemon and Black pepper Peanuts
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Air Fryer Plantain Chips (Crispy)
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150+ Diwali Sweets and Snacks Recipes (2026)
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Chana Dal Vada
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Masala Maggi Noodles
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Matoke no Chevdo
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Murmura Upma (Uggani)
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Simple Aloo Tikki
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Quick Tomato Shorba (Tamatar Ka Shorba)
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Rajma Tikki (Golden & Crispy)
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Pyaaz Kachori Pinwheels
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Epic Tandoori Fries
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Diwali Dinner Menu Ideas
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Indian Masala Fries
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Tandoori Mogo
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Homemade Indian Crackers with Multigrain Flours
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Tandoori Paneer Tikka
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Restaurant-Style Malai Paneer Tikka
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Masala Poppadom Recipe
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Hariyali Aloo (Dry)
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Cornflakes Chivda | Cornflakes Mixture | Makai no Chevdo
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Cereal Chevdo
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Yogurt Sandwich
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How to Make Poppadoms (5 Minute Recipe)
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Methi Corn Bhajiya (Indian Sweetcorn Fritters)
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Dahi Vada Recipe
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Air Fryer Punjabi Samosa Puffs
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Herbes de Provence Nimki
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Methi Mathri (Methi Farsi Puri)
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Khasta Aloo Matar Kachori
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Lilva Kachori with Garlic
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Poha Chivda (chevdo)
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Bread Pakora Recipe with Aloo and Chutney Stuffing (Triple layers!)
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Tofu Dalia Cutlet
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Tandoori Paneer Tarte au Soleil
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Sprouted Beans and Cornflakes Chivda
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Chatpata Daal Salad - Tangy Yellow Lentils Salad
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Masala Peanuts
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Malai Broccoli (restaurant style)
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Ratlami Sev Recipe
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Sadi Sev | Lal Mirchi Sev | Nimbu - Mari Sev
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Tawa Burger (the BEST vegan recipe)
