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    Home » Recipe Course » Appetizers & Snacks

    25+ Easy Indian Appetizers

    October 14, 2022 . By Meeta Arora . Leave a Comment | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    25+ Easy Indian Appetizers
    25+ Easy Indian Appetizers

    Looking for easy Indian Appetizers? Check out these 25+ delectable appetizers. Here you will find a variety of vegetarian and chicken/meat Indian starters for your next party!

    25+ easy indian appetizers collection collage

    Indian cuisine is among the most delicious and distinctive of any cuisine in the world. While Indian curries are popular worldwide, Indian appetizers are just as delicious and make excellent starters.

    Below you will find a variety of homemade vegan, vegetarian and meat (non-vegetarian) starters. They are spicy, hearty, and so flavorful. And even with the list of spices that usually go in Indian food, these starters are easy to make.

    I have also included finger foods in the list below. There are appetizer recipes with paneer, potato, chicken, chaat, and more; from North India, South India, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. They are perfect to serve at any party or potluck for a crowd.

    Impress your family and guests with these mouthwatering Indian appetizers like Spicy Bombay Potatoes cooked in the Instant Pot, Potato Fritter Sliders, Tandoori Gobi made in the Air Fryer, and many more. Hope you enjoy them!

    Vegetarian Appetizers

    Tandoori Aloo Tikka

    Tandoori Aloo Tikka

    A delicious appetizer perfect to serve to a crowd. Baby potatoes marinated in a delightful combination of yogurt and spices, threaded to skewers and cooked to create this heavenly appetizer. You can make this tandoori aloo tikka in the oven or air-fryer.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Paneer Puffs

    Paneer Puff Pastry Turnovers Air Fryer Oven

    Paneer Puff Pastry Turnovers with a flaky golden crust and spicy flavorful paneer filling. Perfect appetizer for a party that can be prepared ahead of time. So easy and delicious!

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Sabudana Vada

    Sabudana vada in a plate with chutney

    A vegan snack made from tapioca pearls (sago), potatoes, peanuts, herbs and spices. These sabudana vada are addictive!

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Paneer Pakora

    delicious Paneer Pakora garnished with chaat masala

    Paneer pakora is a popular Indian snack in which soft paneer (Indian cottage cheese) pieces are deep-fried after being coated in a spiced gram flour batter. These paneer fritters have a crispy exterior and a soft interior.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Air Fryer cauliflower with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

    Air fryer Cauliflower topped with cilantro sauce

    This Air Fryer Cauliflower seasoned with spices is so easy to make and amazingly delicious topped with cilantro yogurt sauce. Enjoy as a wonderful low carb side dish or appetizer.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Spicy Bombay Potatoes

    Spicy Bombay Potatoes made in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker in a bowl topped with chopped cilantro

    Baby Potatoes cooked with aromatic spices are perfect to serve as an appetizer or a side dish. These delicious and easy Bombay Potatoes take just 20 minutes to make in the Instant Pot or on stovetop. Vegan & Gluten-free.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Samosa

    samosa on a plate with chutneys

    By Cook with Manali

    The most popular Indian appetizer for any party. Here is the recipe for perfect homemade flaky and crispy samosas.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi / Cauliflower Tikka Bites

    Tandoori Gobi served on a platter with chutney

    Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi or Cauliflower Tikka Bites is a great snack or appetizer. Healthy, easy and full of flavor. Perfect for entertaining.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Potato Fritter Sliders

    Air Fryer Potato Fritter Sliders . Air Fryer Vada Pav

    Potato Fritter Sliders is a party twist of the humble Mumbai street food, Vada Pav. A fried potato fritter is stuffed in between dinner rolls or mini burger buns, along with sweet and spicy sauces or chutney.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Dahi Papdi Chaat (Indian Street Food)

    Dahi Papdi Chaat in a bowl with chutneys in the side and pomegranate seeds

    A famous Delhi street food, Dahi Papdi Chat, is a crispy sweet, spicy, and tangy chaat that packs a whole lot of flavor.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Gobi Pakora gobi

    golden brown cauliflower pakora with green chutney on the side

    These golden-brown, crisp Gobi ke pakode are coated in an Indian spiced gram flour batter. These Cauliflower Pakoras make a wonderful appetizer or snack to share when paired with green chutney or ketchup!

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Mint Cilantro Chutney

    Indian green mint cilantro chutney in a white bowl

    A cool, spicy and tangy green mint cilantro chutney is a must try accompaniment to Indian food such as samosa, chaat, kebabs and sandwiches. This Indian green sauce is so versatile, and can be varied with simple ingredients!

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Dahi Vada (Dahi Bhalla Chaat)

    Dahi Vada in a large platter

    This favorite Dahi Vada or Dahi Bhalla recipe has the softest lentil fritters drenched in creamy yogurt and topped with sweet and spicy chutneys. 

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Sev Puri (Indian Street Food)

    Sev puri garnished with cilantro and pomegranate seeds on a white plate

    A popular Mumbai street food, Sev Puri is a sweet, spicy, and tangy chaat. Sev Puri is made with crispy puri (whole wheat crackers) topped with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and a variety of chutneys, and finished with sev (thin gram flour noodles).

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Cheesy Samosa Jalapeno Poppers

    Cheesy Samosa Jalapeno poppers with tamarind chutney and mint chutney

    Cheesy Samosa Jalapeno Poppers is an Indian fusion party appetizer. This is a vegetarian and gluten-free snack for the samosa lovers.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Baingan Pakora

    deep fried baingan pakora in white plate with dips

    Eggplant/ baingan pakora is a classic fritter in which thin slices of eggplant are dunked in a spiced gram flour batter and fried till golden. Enjoy this vegan and gluten-free snack any time of the day!

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Gujarati Khandvi

    Khandvi on a wooden platter topped with a tempering of sesame seeds and garnished with cilantro

    These melts in the mouth, soft and flavorful rolls are made with gram flour and then tempered with mustard seeds, sesame seeds and garnished with cilantro and coconut.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Chili Garlic Potatoes

    Garlic Chili potatoes in a bowl and chili sauce on the side

    Flavorful and easy Garlic Chili Potatoes are a popular Indochinese snack. Made with steamed potatoes, garlic, chili sauce and honey, sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy them as an appetizer or side!

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Rava Dhokla - Instant Pot & Stovetop

    Rava Dhokla (Savory Semolina Cakes) made in the instant pot, served with tempering on a snack plate

    Soft and fluffy Rava Dhokla made in the Instant Pot and stovetop. These delicious savory semolina cakes are a popular Gujarati delicacy, perfect to enjoy for breakfast or snack!

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza

    Tanddori Paneer Naan Pizza Air Fryer Oven

    Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza is a fusion indian appetizer made with marinated paneer, red peppers, onions and tomatoes. Vegetarian, quick, easy and convenient. Vary it with toppings of your choice.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Instant Khaman Dhokla 

    Khaman Dhokla garnished with tempering of curry leaves, along with chai and chutney.

    These delicious steamed savory chickpea flour cakes are a popular Gujarati delicacy, perfect to enjoy for breakfast or snack!

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Kala Chana Chaat

    Kala Chana Chaat. Black Chickpea Salad in a bowl with avocado, tomato, onion, mint and lime pieces

    Kala Chana Chaat, is a nutrition-packed Black Chickpea Salad made with black chickpeas, crunchy onions, tomatoes, avocado and spices. 

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Spicy Masala Corn on the Cobb

    Spicy grilled corn on the Cobb in a plate with a lime

    This grilled spicy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is so easy to make and so good! Spice it up the way you like, and enjoy as an appetizer, snack or side!

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Non- Vegetarian Starters

    Chicken Tikka Kebab

    Chicken Tikka Kebab

    Chicken Tikka Kebab is a delicious appetizer that is packed with flavor. It starts with chicken pieces marinated in yogurt along with lime juice and aromatic spices, then threaded onto skewers and cooked to create a delicious appetizer. Make it in the air fryer or oven to serve at the gathering, or include it into your meal prep for the week! 

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Tandoori Chicken Wings

    Indian style Tandoori chicken wings served in a platter with a dip and lemon wedges

    These smoky Tandoori chicken wings, marinated in Indian spices and yogurt and grilled to perfection, are the perfect appetizer for any party! The wings are succulent and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Chili Chicken

    Crispy Saucy Chilli Chicken piece in chopsticks

    Crispy and flavorful Chilli Chicken recipe. Boneless chicken is marinated in chinese sauces, fried until crispy, this is stir fried with lots of ginger, garlic, onions, bell peppers and sauces.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Tandoori Chicken

    Tandoori Chicken Air Fryer

    Tandoori Chicken is a flavor packed spicy dish from the Indian subcontinent popular all over the world. Chicken is marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, spices and lemon juice, then grilled in the air fryer or oven.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Chicken 65

    chicken 65 in a plate garnished with lemon and cilantro

    By Simmer to Slimmer

    Crispy on the outside, tangy and juicy Chicken 65 is the most delicious chicken starter! This healthier air fried version of the classic Indian-style appetizer is so good that it will disappear in seconds!

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    Shami Kebab

    shami kebab in a plate with a dip and some mint leaves for garnish

    By Tea for Turmeric

    Shami kebab are tender patties made with beef and chana dal (yellow split peas), and then dipped in eggs and pan-fried. These kebabs are kid-friendly, naturally gluten-free, and wholesome!

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

    I hope you add these quick and easy Indian Appetizers to your menu.  Let us know which one you’re most excited to make, and share this roundup with your friends, and when you make it, don't forget to tag #pipingpotcurry.

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