Vegetarian Appetizers
From bhajias (deep-fried, battered veggies) to samosas (pastry with delicious fillings) and veggy kababs to bhelpuri, these appetizers are designed to make you crave for more!
Jhaal Muri - Spicy Puffed Rice Salad
There are numerous recipes for this delicious Bengali (east Indian) snack! This one is how my Father-in-law makes it.
There are numerous recipes for this delicious Bengali (east Indian) snack! This one is how my Father-in-law makes it.
Mirchi Ka Pakoda (green chilli fritters)
This is a delicious snack for those of you who enjoy the heat of green chillies! It is perfect when teamed with hot cup of Masala Chai on a cold day.
This is a delicious snack for those of you who enjoy the heat of green chillies! It is perfect when teamed with hot cup of Masala Chai on a cold day.
Mango Pickle Sandwich
Just like many other foods Indian cuisine has adopted and adapted , the sandwich too has taken on Indian flavors- like Mango Pickle! Here a recipe for a yummy mid-day snack!
Just like many other foods Indian cuisine has adopted and adapted , the sandwich too has taken on Indian flavors- like Mango Pickle! Here a recipe for a yummy mid-day snack!
Toasty Paneer Sandwich
A yummy and nutritious snack, this sandwich can be made up in minutes. It is great for breakfast, brunch and even school lunchboxes.
A yummy and nutritious snack, this sandwich can be made up in minutes. It is great for breakfast, brunch and even school lunchboxes.
Bread Pakoda Sandwich
An Indian twist on a western concept! This delicious snack is also wholesome enough to eat as a meal. Serve it with Tamarind or Mint-Coriander Chutney.
An Indian twist on a western concept! This delicious snack is also wholesome enough to eat as a meal. Serve it with Tamarind or Mint-Coriander Chutney.
Tomato Chutney Sandwich
Serve these yummy sandwiches at breakfast or teatime. They're so easy to make!
Serve these yummy sandwiches at breakfast or teatime. They're so easy to make!
Mint Chutney Veggie Sandwich
This easy, tasty snack can be put together in a flash. It's perfect for picnic meals and kids lunchboxes.
This easy, tasty snack can be put together in a flash. It's perfect for picnic meals and kids lunchboxes.
Spicy Roasted Corn On The Cob
Streetside vendors frantically fan their cart-top coal fires, gently roasting the corn cobs while people line up to buy this popular snack in India. Spicy Roasted Corn on the cob is so easy to make!
Streetside vendors frantically fan their cart-top coal fires, gently roasting the corn cobs while people line up to buy this popular snack in India. Spicy Roasted Corn on the cob is so easy to make!
Papdi Chaat
Crunchy, tangy, hot and sweet flavors combine to make Papdi Chaat delicious to eat as a snack or a great alternative to a meal.
Crunchy, tangy, hot and sweet flavors combine to make Papdi Chaat delicious to eat as a snack or a great alternative to a meal.
Paani Puri
This snack is not just delicious, it is also fun to make and eat. Call friends over and make a whole heap!
This snack is not just delicious, it is also fun to make and eat. Call friends over and make a whole heap!
Dhokla (steamed gram flour snack)
This nutritious snack from Gujarat in Western India is popular all over the country. Serve it with Tamarind and Mint-coriander Chutneys.
This nutritious snack from Gujarat in Western India is popular all over the country. Serve it with Tamarind and Mint-coriander Chutneys.
Vada Pav
Straight out of the heart of Maharashtra in Western Indian, Vada Pav has iconic status in India. It used to be "poor man's food", but these days even the rich and famous can be spotted eating it at Bombay's (Mumbai) numerous roadside food stalls!
Straight out of the heart of Maharashtra in Western Indian, Vada Pav has iconic status in India. It used to be "poor man's food", but these days even the rich and famous can be spotted eating it at Bombay's (Mumbai) numerous roadside food stalls!
Samosa
A famous Indian snack, Samosas can be probably be found anywhere in the world! They're a lovely snack for a cold day when you're just a little more than nibbly and a little less than hungry.
A famous Indian snack, Samosas can be probably be found anywhere in the world! They're a lovely snack for a cold day when you're just a little more than nibbly and a little less than hungry.
Chivda
Make this crispy, crunchy snack ahead of time and store in an air-tight container. It's perfect for times when you have an attack of the munchies.
Make this crispy, crunchy snack ahead of time and store in an air-tight container. It's perfect for times when you have an attack of the munchies.
Chakli (savory spirals)
This crunchy snack is just as good at tea time as it is for a special occassion. Traditional chaklis are made with a special chakli making mold.
This crunchy snack is just as good at tea time as it is for a special occassion. Traditional chaklis are made with a special chakli making mold.
Sabudana Vada (sago patties)
This snack from Maharashtra in western India is great for cold, rainy days as an accompaniment to hot Masala Chai (spiced tea)!
This snack from Maharashtra in western India is great for cold, rainy days as an accompaniment to hot Masala Chai (spiced tea)!
Chaat
This has to be the most popular North-Indian snack! Vendors literally crowd the streets selling all kinds of delicious variations of chaat in this part of the country. Chaat parties are also popular and a great alternative to a sit-down dinner.
This has to be the most popular North-Indian snack! Vendors literally crowd the streets selling all kinds of delicious variations of chaat in this part of the country. Chaat parties are also popular and a great alternative to a sit-down dinner.
Bhajias (fried Indian snack)
Also known as Pakoras, these are the perfect snack for a cold, rainy day! Make up a batch and serve them with sweet-sour tamarind chutney. Use any vegetable you like.
Also known as Pakoras, these are the perfect snack for a cold, rainy day! Make up a batch and serve them with sweet-sour tamarind chutney. Use any vegetable you like.
Bhelpuri
A snack with almost iconic status in Western India, bhelpuri is low-fat, nutritious and delicious! What more can one ask for?
A snack with almost iconic status in Western India, bhelpuri is low-fat, nutritious and delicious! What more can one ask for?