Looking for easy Indian vegetarian appetizer recipes? Here are some great Indian vegetarian appetizer recipes−perfect for an elegant dinner party, a casual get-together, or just because it’s time for a wholesome snack. Serve them with delicious drinks.
Made with different grains, lentils, vegetables, and greens, these appetizers are full of nutrition, and great for a healthy diet. Many of these appetizers are easy to transport, don’t spoil easily, and are great for picnics and road trips.
If you don’t eat onion and garlic, there are many no-onion, no-garlic recipes to choose from.
Curry Puff is a delicious puff pastry with an Indian twist. It has a filling of potatoes and peas curry or other vegetable curry. Curry Puffs are extremely popular in India and abroad. In the US, they are sold in Indian grocery stores and restaurants. If you want a snack that’s filling (pun intended!) try […]
Chickpea Patties make a healthy and filling vegetarian snack for kids as well as adults. Chickpeas contain a lot of protein and fiber and are a great addition to a healthy diet. Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 15oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup onions, finely chopped 1 tsp ginger, […]
Cheesy Rice Balls are a quick and easy after-school or tea-time snack, especially if you have leftover cooked rice. The cheese provides calcium and the carbohydrates in rice a quick boost of energy. Servings: 2-3 (makes 6) Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients 4 tbsp cheese (paneer pr parmesan, grated) 1 cup rice, cooked and mashed […]
Cheesy Grilled Bread makes a wonderful, healthy snack, especially for kids. This vegetarian recipe is easy and doesn’t take much time to put together. The cilantro and cheese add a delicious flavor to this grilled bread. Use whole-wheat or whole-grain bread to make it more nutritious. Servings: 2 (makes 8 squares) Cooking Time: 20 minutes […]
Cheese Bites or Paneer Pakodas are a crunchy and healthy snack – good for parties or just because. Made with cottage cheese and cashew nuts – foods with protein, these make a great snack for kids, and are great for picnics. Servings: 4 (makes about 20) Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage […]
Cabbage Fritters have a delightful crunch and make a great addition to any appetizer platter. Cabbage seems like an unlikely candidate for fritters, but actually works quite well in this recipe. Serve with other appetizers, as these are best when consumed in small doses. If you don’t much care for cabbage but would like to […]
Bread Bonda is an easy recipe for a tasty and filling after-school snack for kids. Kids usually like both bread and potatoes and are sure to like this vegetarian snack. Use whole-wheat or whole-grain bread to add more natural fiber and nutrition. Bread that is 100% whole grain usually contains brown rice and barley, and […]
Try this banana poori the next time you want to make a sweet after-school snack for your kids. This Indian puffed bread has banana and poppy seeds and makes a filling and delicious snack. This is an easy recipe. Bananas are high in potassium and low in sodium, which makes these fruits a great way […]
Use this bread pakoda recipe to make a delicious vegetarian snack in minutes. Make it even more nutritious by using whole-wheat or whole-grain bread instead of white bread. Bread that is 100% whole grain usually contains brown rice and barley, and as such provides more protein, fiber, and other nutrients than multigrain bread which has […]
Onion Pakoda is a very popular Indian vegetarian (vegan) appetizer. This is one of those quick recipes that you can use when company comes calling. These crunchy onion fritters are a great way to show off your skills in vegetarian cooking, and can also be served as a snack. These fritters are a healthy snack […]
A unique recipe with yellow summer squash, the squash vada is a crunchy vegetarian (vegan) fried fritter and makes a great appetizer as well as picnic food. The lentils and squash make this a healthy snack and appetizer. Ready to try this vegetarian recipe and fill those picnic baskets? Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 30 minutes […]
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Use these sample menus to make your vegetarian meal-planning a little easier. Traditional Indian vegetarian meals are delicious and nutritious and usually consist of roti (Indian flatbread) and/or rice with an array of vegetable curries, lentils soups, raitas/salads. These are served with a variety of condiments such as pickles, chutneys, and pappadums and other […]
You can find these ingredients for Indian cooking in any Indian grocery store. If you have trouble finding any of these in your area, try the spice shop. You can also order these from an online grocery store. Spices and Herbs English Hindi Telugu Tamil Kannada Aniseed/Fennel Saunf Sopu/Pedda Jeelakarra Sombu Saunf Asafoetida Hing Inguva […]
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