Looking for easy Indian snack recipes? Take a look at these popular Indian snacks that are easy to make, and so delicious. These snacks are perfect for any occasion – with your evening tea, as starters for a party, or something to munch while working.

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Even though snacks are not a main meal, they are something we all need to get through the day. The spicy, crunchy or tangy snacks are what we all crave for a mid-morning or evening tea-time snack.

In India, you will find a wide variety of snacks from dry evening snacks such as chivda, shakarpara and chakli, to indian starters such as samosa, dhokla and chaat.

Indian snacks are typically bold in flavor with the addition of spices, and herbs. Some people like warm healthy snacks with their chai, while others enjoy a street style tangy chaat with a glass of lassi or shikanji.

Many of these Indian snacks are enjoyed with chutneys such as the popular green mint cilantro chutney and tamarind chutney.

Some prefer Indian dry snacks that can be made ahead of time so you can spend more time with your family or guests and less time in the kitchen. So, instead of buying store-bought snacks, try cooking them at home this time.

Indian Dry Snacks

You will love these dry light snack recipes that are easy to make with a few ingredients with your evening cup of chai or filter coffee.

Shakarpara

shakarpara in a bowl served on a tray

Shakarpara, also known as Shankarpali, is a crispy, mildly sweetened snack made with 4 simple ingredients you will have at home.

These bite-sized fried Indian cookies come together quickly, and are popularly made during festivals such as Diwali and Holi.

shakarpara in a bowl served on a tray
5 from 4 votes

Shakarpara Recipe (Shankarpali)

Shakarpara, also known as Shankarpali, is a crispy, mildly sweetened snack made with 4 simple ingredients you will have at home. These bite-sized fried Indian cookies come together quickly, and are popularly made during festivals such as Diwali and Holi.
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Namak Para

crunchy namak para in a bowl served with chai

Namak para is a deep-fried Indian delicacy that is delicious, crispy and addicting—made with all-purpose flour (maida), semolina, and a few spices such as ajwain, salt, and pepper for a light flavor. It is one of the most popular snacks among kids.

crunchy namak para in a bowl served with chai
5 from 2 votes

Namak Para Recipe

Namak para is a deep-fried Indian delicacy that is delicious, crispy and addicting—made with all-purpose flour (maida), semolina, and a few spices such as ajwain, salt, and pepper for a light flavor. It is one of the most popular snacks among kids.
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Poha Chivda

roasted poha chivda in a bowl served with tea as a snack

Roasted Poha Chivda is a delicious savory snack that is sweet, tangy, and crunchy with a bit of spicy kick—made of crispy and crunchy roasted poha (flattened rice) peanuts, cashews, almonds, and other seasonings.

maharashtrain Pohe chivda in a bowl
5 from 1 vote

Poha Chivda Recipe

Roasted Poha Chivda is a delicious savory snack that is sweet, tangy, and crunchy with a bit of spicy kick—made of crispy and crunchy roasted poha (flattened rice), peanuts, cashews, almonds, sliced coconut, and other seasonings.
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Chakli

chakli in a plate

Chakli, also called Chakri or Murukku, is a spiral-shaped savory snack made from rice flour, besan (gram flour), and spices. These fried and crunchy snacks pair perfectly with a hot cup of tea.

Banana Chips

Plantain chips in a bowl

These banana chips fried in coconut oil are the most popular South Indian snack. They are also called plantain chips, a perfect snack that is loved by both kids and adults.

Indian Street Food Snacks

You will love this variety of street food style snacks from all over India. These are crave-worthy, and so satisfying with your evening tea or as starters for a party.

Khaman

Four pieces of yellow Khaman dhokla on a black platter

Soft and fluffy Khaman Dhokla is delicious steamed savory chickpea flour cakes that are a popular Gujarati delicacy. They are perfect to enjoy for an evening snack!

Khaman Dhokla with tempered with green chili and curry leaves stacked.
4.89 from 59 votes

Khaman Dhokla Recipe

Soft and fluffy Khaman Dhokla made in the Instant Pot and stovetop. These delicious steamed savory chickpea flour cakes are a popular Gujarati delicacy, perfect to enjoy for breakfast or snack!
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Vada Pav

Vada Pav Air Fryer

The most popular street food of Mumbai. You can find roadside vendors selling Vada Pav at every popular spot in the city.

A fried potato fritter or vada, is stuffed in between mini-burger buns or dinner rolls called pav, along with sweet and spicy sauces or chutney.

Vada Pav Air Fryer
4.91 from 11 votes

Vada Pav / Potato Fritter Sliders – Air Fryer

Vada Pav is the humble street food of Mumbai. A fried potato fritter or vada, is stuffed in between mini-burger buns called pav, along with sweet and spicy sauces or chutney. 
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Dahi Papdi Chaat

Dahi Papdi chaat in a green bowl

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

Also known as Dilli chaat, this popular street food is made with crispy papdi (whole wheat crackers), sev (thin gram flour noodles), yogurt, and a variety of chutneys. 

Dahi Papdi chaat in a green bowl
4.86 from 7 votes

Easy Dahi Papdi Chaat

A famous Delhi street food, Dahi Papdi Chat, is a crispy sweet, spicy and tangy chaat that packs a whole lot of flavor. Also known as Dilli chaat, this popular street food is made with crispy pooris, sev (thin gram flour noodles), yogurt, and a variety of chutneys. 
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Frankie

Three paneer Kathi roll wraps on a black base

This Paneer Frankie Roll, also known as Paneer Kathi Rolls, is a popular Indian street food made with flaky flatbread, covered with egg, wrapped with spicy paneer and tangy toppings.

This popular street food can be made with a variety of fillings, and is a perfect grab-and-go snack.

Three paneer Kathi roll wraps on a black base
4.91 from 10 votes

Easy Paneer Frankie (Paneer Kathi Roll)

This Paneer Frankie Roll, also known as Paneer Kathi Rolls, is a popular Indian street food made with flaky flatbread, covered with egg, wrapped with spicy paneer and tangy toppings. Perfect to pack for a grab and go meal, or a special weeknight meal.
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Paneer Puff

Paneer Puff Pastry Turnovers Air Fryer Oven Main 4.3

Paneer Puff Pastry Turnovers with a flaky golden crust with spicy flavorful paneer filling.

Perfect snack with a hot cup of chai that can be prepared ahead of time. So easy and delicious!

Paneer Puff Pastry Turnovers Air Fryer Oven
4.90 from 19 votes

Savory Paneer Puff Pastry Turnovers – Air Fryer

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

samosa on a plate with chutneys

Samosa is a triangular shaped flaky pastry filled with spicy potato, chicken or lamb filling.

It is a popular snack not only in India but all over the world. The most popular version is the potato samosa.

Sev Puri

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. This no-cook chaat recipe is a favorite snack to enjoy with your evening tea!

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).

Sev puri street chaat in a white plate with chutneys spread around
5 from 3 votes

Easy Sev Puri Recipe

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). This no-cook chaat recipe is a favorite snack to enjoy with your evening tea!
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Homemade Indian Snacks

Here are some more snacks that you will you will love to enjoy in the mid-afternoon. They are also great to serve at birthday parties, or any festive occasions.

This includes a variety of snacks from all over India, including western state of Gujarat, North India and South India.

Rava Dhokla

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

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

semolina or Suji Dhokla. I love this instant quick version, which hardly needs any preparation and can be made in a jiffy. 

Rava Dhokla (Savory Semolina Cakes) made in the instant pot, served with tempering on a snack plate
4.94 from 32 votes

Rava Dhokla Recipe

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

Sabudana vada in a plate with chutney

Sabudana Vada is a traditional Maharashtrian snack made from tapioca pearls (sago), potatoes, peanuts, herbs and spices.This is vegan, gluten-free, simple fasting recipe.

Sabudana vada in a plate with chutney
5 from 4 votes

Sabudana Vada

Sabudana Vada is a traditional Maharashtrian snack made from tapioca pearls (sago), potatoes, peanuts, herbs and spices. These sago fritters are addictive! This is vegan, gluten-free, and simple fasting recipe.
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Tandoori Gobi

Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi Cauliflower Tikka

Tandoori Gobi is basically Cauliflower Tikka Bites, which are perfect to enjoy as a healthy low calorie snack.

When the meat eaters enjoy Tandoori Chicken, the vegetarians can enjoy this crispy Tandoori Gobi. It is typically enjoyed with green chutney.

Tandoori Gobi served on a platter with chutney
4.82 from 44 votes

Tandoori Cauliflower (Gobi Tikka)

Tandoori Cauliflower is a wonderful gluten-free and low-carb appetizer. Tossed with a spiced yogurt marinade and roasted in the oven or air fryer, this Tandoori Gobi Tikka is so flavorful, golden and crispy. The whole family will love this easy and healthy cauliflower recipe!
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Idli

A stack of 3 fluffy spongy idli's

This savory rice cake made by steaming a batter consisting of lentils and rice, is the most comforting healthy south indian snack. 

Idli served with sambar and chutney
4.92 from 23 votes

Instant Pot Idli

Idli is the quintessential south indian breakfast, which is also popular across India.  Learn how to make the perfect soft and fluffy idli in the instant pot!
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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.

This refreshing salad has fresh and tangy flavors, and can be enjoyed as a great vegan and gluten-free protein rich snack. 

Kala Chana Chaat. Black Chickpea Salad in a bowl with avocado, tomato, onion, mint and lime pieces
4.88 from 32 votes

Kala Chana Chaat Recipe (Black Chickpea Salad)

A nutrition packed Black Chickpea Salad made with black chickpeas, crunchy onions, tomatoes, avocado and spices. This refreshing salad has fresh and tangy flavors, and can be enjoyed as a great protein rich breakfast or snack. 
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Tandoori Paneer Naan pizza

Tanddori Paneer Naan Pizza Air Fryer Oven

Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza is an easy snack that kids will love. It is vegetarian, easy and convenient.

Made with marinated paneer, red peppers, onions, grape tomatoes, this is a delicious and quick fusion pizza for the times when you are craving pizza!

Tanddori Paneer Naan Pizza Air Fryer Oven
4.88 from 24 votes

Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza – Air Fryer / Oven

Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza made with marinated paneer, red peppers, onions, grape tomatoes, in an Air Fryer or Oven. This is a delicious and quick fusion pizza for the times when you are craving pizza! Vegetarian, easy and convenient. Vary it with toppings of your choice.
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Pakora

Paneer pakora with chutneys

Paneer Pakora is a popular crispy fried snack from North India, served with green chutney.

This recipe has a spicy garlic chutney sandwiched between the paneer which adds more flavor to the pakoras.

Handvo

Baked Handvo served on a plate with chutneys and chai

Handvo is a classic Gujarati one-pot dish made from rice, lentils, and loaded with mixed vegetables and aromatic Indian spices.

It is so delicious and healthy. Serve it with green chutney or pickle along with a cup of tea.

Baked Handvo served on a plate with chutneys and chai
4.82 from 11 votes

Gujarati Handvo Recipe

Handvo is a classic Gujarati one-pot dish made from rice, lentils, and loaded with mixed vegetables and aromatic Indian spices is so delicious and healthy. Serve it with green chutney or pickle along with a cup of tea.
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Spicy corn on the cob

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

This grilled Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is so easy to make and so good! Spice it up the way you like, and enjoy a healthy snack

Spicy grilled corn on the Cobb in a plate with a lime
4.88 from 8 votes

Easy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

This grilled 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!
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Khandvi

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

Khandvi is a popular healthy snack from the western state of Gujarat. 

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.

Gujarati Khandvi on a serving tray with sesame seeds and cilantro on the side
5 from 7 votes

Gujarati Khandvi Recipe

Learn how to make this popular healthy snack from Gujarat – Khandvi rolls. These melts in the mouth, soft and flavorful rolls are made with chickpea flour and then tempered with mustard seeds, sesame seeds and garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and grated coconut.
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Tandoori Aloo Tikka

Tandoori Aloo Tikka

Tandoori Aloo Tikka is a delicious appetizer perfect to serve at special occasions or have as a starter with dinner.

Baby potatoes marinated in a delightful combination of yogurt and spices, threaded to skewers and cooked to create this delicious snack.

Tandoori aloo tikka on skewers in a platter
5 from 8 votes

Tandoori Aloo Tikka

Baby potatoes marinated in a delightful combination of yogurt and spices, threaded to skewers and cooked to create this heavenly appetizer. You can cook this tandoori aloo tikka in an oven or air-fryer.
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Fruit Chaat

Indian style Fruit chaat served in bowls

This Indian-style fruit salad made with fresh fruits and tossed in a tangy-spicy dressing of chaat masala is a perfect healthy evening snack.

Indian style Fruit chaat served in bowls
4.75 from 4 votes

Fruit Chaat (Fruit Salad with Chaat Masala)

Fruit Chaat is a famous Indian-style fruit salad, made with fresh fruits tossed in a tangy – spicy dressing! This refreshing chaat can be enjoyed as anytime snack, appetizer or a dessert for those post-meal sugar cravings.
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Non-Vegetarian Evening Snacks

Chili Chicken

Chili Chicken dry in a pan

Crispy and flavorful is how I would describe this Chilli Chicken. One of the most popular Indochinese snack.

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

Crispy Saucy Chilli Chicken piece in chopsticks
4.86 from 41 votes

Chilli Chicken

Make restaurant-style Chilli Chicken at home with this easy recipe. Crispy and flavorful is how I would describe this Chilli Chicken. Boneless chicken is marinated in flavorful sauces, fried until crispy, this is stir fried with lots of ginger, garlic, onions, bell peppers and sauces.
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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.

Tandoori Chicken Air Fryer
4.89 from 51 votes

Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken

A flavor packed spicy dish from the Indian subcontinent popular all over the world. Chicken is marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, spices and lime juice, then grilled in the air fryer or oven. Low carb and keto friendly. 
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Chicken Tikka Kebab

Chicken Tikka Kebab garnished with onions and green chutney on side

Chicken Tikka Kebab is a delicious snack 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.

Chicken Tikka Kebab garnished with onions and green chutney on side
4.87 from 37 votes

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! 
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Hope you enjoy this extensive list of indian snack recipes. 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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About Meeta

Hi..I’m Meeta. I am a former product specialist by profession, and a foodie at heart. I strongly believe that each one of us has a chef inside us, we just need some inspiration to explore the ingredients and create great food. I share simple step-by-step recipes made using instant pot and other gadgets in the modern kitchen. I primarily cook Indian food, but I also love to cook global cuisines such as Italian, Thai, Mexican and more. Enjoy the world of awesome food!

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  1. thanks for the chicken chilli recipe. looks like it is a very authentic version, specially with all the extra tips to make it extra special. thanks once again and will surely try it out!