Indian Appetizer Recipes

Enjoy fried favorites like samosas and an array of fritters, pastries, kebabs and more.
paneer
How to Make Your Own Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
Bhel Puri: A Favorite Indian Snack
Bhel Puri: A Favorite Indian Snack
Poori (Fried Indian Flatbread) on a plate
How to Make Poori (Fried Indian Flatbread)
Methi Paratha (Fenugreek Paratha) on a plate, served with a side of sauce
Methi Paratha (Fenugreek Paratha) Recipe
Masala Chicken Quesadillas
Vegetable Samosas on a plate
Vegetable Samosas
Steamed Momos (Wontons)
Steamed Momos Recipe (Indian Dumplings)
Idli
Idlis Steamed Rice Cakes
Fried paneer cheese pakora recipe
Fried Paneer Cheese Pakora
Besan ki roti (Bengal gram flour flatbread)
Besan Ki Roti (Bengal Gram Flour Flatbread)
Fish Pakora
Fish Pakora
Mangodi - Moong Daal Ke Vadey
Moong Daal Ka Vada Fritters Recipe
Lachcha Paratha (Layered Indian Bread)
Lachcha Paratha (Layered Indian Bread)
A plate of samosas
Indian Samosa Snack
A square white dish and spoon filled with curry powder
What Is Curry Powder?
Close up photo of pile of Hing seasoning on a table
What Is Hing (Asafetida)?
Gulgulas (Indian Banana Fritters)
Gulgulas (Indian Banana Fritters)
Aubergine
Cutting Eggplant Without Discoloration
Bhajias (Pakoras) - Fried Indian Snack
Indian Bhajias (Pakoras)
Dosa on plate with sauces
How to Make a Dosa
12 Indian Finger Foods That Are Surefire Party Hits
Spinach soup in bowl with swirl of cream and flowering rosemary sprig garnish
Daal-Palak Ka Shorba (Lentil and Spinach Soup)
Avocado Raita (Indian Guacamole)
Avocado Raita (Indian Guacamole)
chivda
Namkeen Is Hindi for Savory Snack Foods
Chana masala chickpeas in wooden bowl
Chatpata and Puta in Indian Food
Chapatis (Indian flatbread)
Chip and Dip Indian Style