Indian Snack Recipes

Tapioca With Coconut Curd Chutney is a staple in many households in Kerala. This dish is favoured especially around coastal region due to its simplicity and nutritional value. Boiled tapioca coupled with chutney is the simplest recipe and served as breakfast or snacks. Chutney is simple coconut chutney in curd which goes well with boiled tapioca. Did you know - Tapioca helps in healthy weight gain, increase circulation and red blood cell count, improve digestion and lower cholesterol. Serve the ...

Mangalorean Style Kayi Vade Recipe (Coconut and Rice Flour Fried Bread Recipe) is a hand pressed bread which is deep fried in hot oil. The dough is different from the normal poori dough recipes as it contains the spice mix that are origin to the flavors of Mangalorean cuisine. The pooris are patted on to your palm and then deep fried. Mangalorean cuisine uses a lot of coriander seeds, cumin seeds and dry red chilies in their style of cooking which gives it an authentic flavor to the dishes. Serve ...

Huruli Sundal also known as Kollu Sundal  or Horse Gram Sundal is a very nutritious dish that is packed with flavour and taste. Made from Horse Gram/ Huruli/ Kollu, this dish is rich in proteins and very beneficial for cold, cough and phlegm related problems. Try making the kollu sundal recipe and getting it into your weekly menu. This will ensure that your family gets the wholesome benefits of the horse gram.  Did You Know: Horse gram is the most protein-rich lentil packed which ...

Mushroom Poha Cutlets Recipe is a delicious and filling snack or party appetizer that is made with poha as a binder and plenty of mushrooms blended along. Spices like ginger, chillies, garam masala, chaat masala, amchur, coriander and more are put to enhance the flavour of this high protein cutlets. These are shallow fried instead of deep frying them and hence are a healthier version of cutlets as well. You can also pack these for your kids' snack box along with tomato sauce and chopped cucumbers ...

Hing Pani Puri Recipe has a slight twist in the pani flavour. The pani is made with fresh coriander and mint leaves mixed with a delicious flavours of asafoetida. The asafoetida here gives a lovely flavour to the pani. This pani tastes best served chilled along with puris and an aloo stuffing.  Tangy, spicy and crunchy at the same time this Indian chaat is highly addictive. You cannot stop at eating just a few so make sure you make a big batch and enjoy with your family and friends.  Did ...

Idli Tikka Recipe was innovated when I wanted to serve idli in a different style to my kids. To the kids who love eye-appetizing recipes and a bit skeptic towards the traditional recipes, it is actually a lot easier to stuff all the good stuff, by a recipe like this one. This extraordinary and eye-catching recipe of Idli Tikka is arranged on the dessert bowls and poured with sambar on top. I have given you the recipe of tomato & vegetable sambar as well. Serve Idli Tikka Recipe ...

Dabeli is India’s answer to the western burger that is popularly sold on the streets of Gujarat. The pav buns are stuffed with a sweet and spicy potato mixture topped with onions, pomegranate, and fresh Lehsun Chutney and Sev. These Dabeli are cooked along with Nutralite Classic Spread and Nutralite Garlic And Oregano spread which is enriched with omega 3 and has 0% cholesterol. Serve the Dabeli as a tea time snack or for a chaat party along with Sev Puri Recipe and Dahi ...

Bhel Puri is a popular street food which is loved and enjoyed by everyone. Bhel puri is a snack made with puffed rice, onions, cucumbers tomatoes and sweet and spicy chutney. To give the regular bhel puri a twist, we added raw mangoes which makes this bhel puri more delicious. This is a great recipe to be made during summers when raw mangoes are in season. Kids and elders equally enjoy this tasty and crunchy Bhel Puri With Raw Mango Recipe which tantalize your taste buds. Serve Bhel Puri ...

Kaju Pakoda Recipe (Cashew Nut Fritters) is a tasty Indian snack recipe. This recipe are prepared similar to Gujarati Sing Bhujia recipe, but here the addition of ginger garlic paste, fennel seeds and pudina leaves add a different zing to the fritters. To make these crunchy masala cashewnuts, use as little water as possible while making the batter such that the pakora crisps up. Serve the Kaju Pakoda Recipe (Cashew Nut Fritters) along with other tea time snacks for kids and with added masala chai ...

Samosa is a fried or baked dish with a savoury filling, such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas or minced meat. But here to make it Jain, I am using raw bananas instead of potatoes. Samosa Pinwheels is a slight alternation to the traditional Samosa and is as delicious as the traditional samosas and yet they are quite easy than the samosa as the outer cover making is not hard as samosas. The stuffing looks like pinwheel and also the each pinwheel is bite size and hence the name. Samosa Pinwheels are ...

Seepu Seedai is a popular South Indian Snack that resembles pebbles and is very popularly prepared during the festive seasons. This gluten free fried snack just melts in the mouth, and is made widely during Janmashtami. There are so many different varieties of seedai and this recipe of Classic Chettinad Seepu Seedai is a Chettinadu recipe where the seedai dough is made using freshly extracted coconut milk. Special Seepu Seedai press is used to shape the seedai. Seepu in Tamil language means comb. ...

Sprouted Moong Chaat is a healthy and tasty snack made using nutritious Moong sprouts. This is a fun way to include sprouts in your diet. The recipe is very versatile and you can change or adjust the ingredients according to availability and taste. You can add sweet corn to the chaat too. The Date and both the chutneys add the quintessential tangy-sweet-spicy taste to this chaat. These chutneys can be made in advance and refrigerated. Serve Sprouted Moong Chaat as a tea time snack with hot Masala ...

Karamani Sundal Recipe - Spicy Tossed Black Eyed Beans Recipe is a healthy snack made by tossing the boiled black eyed bean with fresh grated coconut and tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and dry red chillies.The green chillies, the finely chopped ginger, and freshly grated coconut bring out the delicious flavors of this classic South Indian festive tea time snack. It is usually served as a Prasadam in many South Indian temples or it is made during the festival of Gollu (Navaratri). Sundal ...

Tikkis or Cutlets are round and flat patties that make for a great afternoon snack for kids or can even be packed in lunch boxes. In Broccoli Peanut And Oats Tikki Recipe, the tikkis are beautifully crunchy and fluffy that are made with finely chopped broccoli, shredded paneer and rolled oats along with a mild flavouring of spices. Paneer absorbs all the flavours of the spices and the peanuts give the crunch necessary for the dish.  Serve Broccoli Peanuts Oats Tikki Recipe along with ...

Slices of Gilka are dipped in a spicy chickpea flour batter and then deep fried to make these sinful Gilka Bhajji Recipe. They are typically made in most Maharashtrian households for a tea time snack or as an accompaniment with Rice-Dal or Kadhi. Carom seeds (Ajwain) not only add flavor but also aid smooth digestion. Gilka Bhajji are addictive and are sure to please even those, who are not very fond of silk gourd/Chinese bitter melon. You can also use Ridge Gourd (Dodka/Turai) instead of Gilka. ...

Mumbai Style Bhel Puri Recipe is a simple and easy snack that is made from puffed rice combined with a variety of raw salad ingredients. Bhel Puri is most often made with just basic ingredients like tomatoes, potatoes, cucumber, onions, green and tamarind chutneys, sev and papdi. Puffed Rice is also called as Mumra or Moodi or pori in different parts of india and can be combined with a variety of ingredients making it tangy and spicy. Bhel Puri was originally a Gujarati fast food now synonymous ...

Karwar Style Yerappe Ani Recipe (Rice and Black Split Gram Dumpling) is a simple rice preparation which is different to your normal Dosa or Idli preparation. These are cooked in a Yerappe Pan which is popularly called as Kuzhi Paniyaram pan in Tamil Nadu. The Yerappe Ani is shallow fried with little oil and cooked till it is golden brown on either side. These are preferred as a breakfast dish in Karwar. Serve the Karwar Style Yerappe Ani Recipe (Rice and Black Split Gram Dumpling) along with Date ...

Pav Bhaji is one of the most famous street foods from Mumbai. It is spicy, tangy and makes for a wonderful condiment to be had with the hot butter toasted pavs or buns. Cheesy Pav Bhaji is a delicious and rich bhaji with the addition of cheese to it. The bhaji is prepared in a one pot method, making it easier to prepare in no time. Serve the Cheese Pav Bhaji along with onion salad and lemon wedges for your next home party and be a star among friends and family. Serve the Cheesy Pav ...

Tamil Nadu Style Masala Dal Vada recipe is a perfect monsoon snack. This is an easy version and a lovely lip-smacking vada recipe which is made with spiced chana dal and rice flour. These can also be made in Kuzhi paniyaram Pan to make it not deep fried and healthy.  Serve this Masala Dal Vada recipe with Masala Chai on a damp and rainy evening to get the best feel out of it! You can also pair it up with a creamy Paal Payasam Recipe (Rice Kheer/Pudding).  Would you like to explore ...

Caramelized Ripe Plantains without Added Sugar (Caramelized Nendran) is a delicious and super easy recipe. The traditional recipe for ripe plantain fry makes use of loads of ghee and sugar and is fried in more oil. But this dish is a healthy version which uses absolutely no added sugars and very less oil. The plantains are allowed to caramelize in its natural sugars to be sweet. Serve these caramelized ripe plantains wrapped up in crepes, topped on waffles or apple vanilla whole wheat pancakes drizzled ...

Moong Dal Tikki is perfect recipe for this rainy season. We can make is with less oil so this is the healthy version of deep fried tikki. Moong dal is cooked with some water till just firm but cooked and then drained and mixed with spices and then is shallow fried till crisp and golden. Serve Moong Dal Tikki Recipe along with Green Chutney and Khajur Imli Chutney and a cup of Masala Chai for your Monsoon evenings. If you like this recipe, try more Tikki Recipes such as: Baked Aloo Tikki ...

Calcutta Style Puchkas also known as Pani Puri and Golgappa is a simple and delicious recipe to make at home. This recipe is inspired from the streets of Calcutta. These Pani Puri or Puchka as they are called in Calcutta are the best street food you can have in India on a hot summer day, a rainy day, a gloomy day, basically a day you want your mood to be uplifted. It is a spicy, tangy and thirst quenching street food that brings people together from all communities in India on the streets. I have ...

Goan Soya Mince Potato Chop Recipe is simple to make and can be made in advance and stored in the fridge. Made with minced soya granules cooked with spices, green peas, onions and ginger, garlic. This delicious stuffing in filled inside boiled potatoes, made into patties and then pan fried.  Goan Soya Mince Potato Chop are perfect lip smacking snack which can be had anytime of the day. Pack it in your kids lunch box or serve for evening snack or as an appetizer for your party.  Serve ...

Thecha is a very popular dry chutney from the state of Maharashtra. No meal in Maharashtra is complete without a little thecha. There are various kinds of thecha that are prepared, however the basic one consists of roasted and pounded garlic, green chillies, peanuts and coriander. Kuzhi Paniyaram is a popular breakfast or snack in the South and is often served with a coconut chutney or mooligai podi on the side. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and is a hit among all.  Thecha ...