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Category: Vegan Appetizer Recipes

Looking for easy Indian and fusion vegan appetizer recipes? Here are the best ones-samosas, pakodas, vadas and more…

Samosa

Samosa

| July 15, 2013 Comment

Samosa is a snack for all seasons and is one of those vegetarian foods that’s enjoyed around the world. This vegetarian recipe for the popular Indian appetizer uses a spicy curry of potatoes and peas. You can use a filling of your choice for your vegetable samosas. Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients For […]

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Spinach Vada

Spinach Vada

| March 18, 2013 Comment

  Spinach vada, a deep-fried spinach fritter, known as “keera vadai” in South India, is sure to be a hot favorite with everyone who tries it. Made with spinach and urad dal (split black gram), this ranks high among my friends’ favorite vegetarian foods. Getting your greens vitamins never tasted this good! Servings: 4 Cooking Time: […]

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Spicy Almonds

Spicy Almonds

| March 18, 2013 Comment

  Spicy Almonds are a wonderful snack to munch on any time you need a quick boost of energy. If you’re tired of eating plain nuts, spice them up! Here’s an easy recipe for this healthy snack. Roasting instead of deep-frying makes this snack even healthier. Ingredients 1 lb whole almonds 2 tbsp vegetable oil […]

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Soft Onion Pakoda (Medu Pakoda)

Soft Onion Pakoda (Medu Pakoda)

| March 18, 2013 Comment

The soft onion pakoda or medu pakoda as it’s called in Tamil, is a softer version of the regular crunchy onion pakodas and offers a different texture and taste. Great for afternoon snack with a hot cuppa tea! Servings: 6-8 Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 3 cups besan (split bengal gram flour) 1 cup rice […]

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Sabudana Vada

Sabudana Vada

| March 17, 2013 Comment

Sabudana Vada is a traditional snack from Maharashtra, India. This filling and nutritious snack is usually served during religious festivals after a period of fasting. Made with tapioca pearls (sago), potatoes, and peanuts, this snack is full of carbohydrates and some protein, and is great if you’re looking for a quick boost of energy. You […]

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Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted Chickpeas

| March 17, 2013 Comment

A crunchy, healthy snack, roasted chickpeas are easy to make. Use canned chickpeas to cut down on soaking and cooking time. You can make this vegetarian/vegan snack ahead of time and heat up when needed. Chickpeas are full of protein and fiber and taste great. It’s good to make these and keep handy when you […]

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Potato-Onion Pakoda

Potato-Onion Pakoda

| March 15, 2013 Comment

Potato-Onion Pakoda is wonderful if you’re hungry and want to make a quick snack with simple ingredients. Eat it plain or with the traditional mint-cilantro chutney. This is a healthy vegetarian/vegan snack for some quick energy. The carbohydrates in potatoes provide just the boost you need. Servings: 3-4 Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 1/2 […]

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Poha-Bread Vada

Poha-Bread Vada

| March 15, 2013 Comment

Poha-bread vada is a perfect afternoon snack when you need a quick boost of energy. This crispy treat is sure to delight kids and adults. If you don’t have bread-crumbs, you can use 1/2 cup mashed potato. The vadas will have a softer texture, but will still be crunchy on the outside and delicious! Servings: […]

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Plantain Bhajia (Valakkai Bajji)

Plantain Bhajia (Valakkai Bajji)

| March 15, 2013 Comment

Hungry and need a quick snack? Plantain Bhajia (valakkai bajji, aratikai bajji, plantain tempura) is one of those easy appetizer recipes you can make in minutes. Serve with ketchup and hot tea, and these vegetable appetizers will please any vegetarian. Servings: 6 (makes about 20) Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 medium plantains (raw banana), […]

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Pav Bhaji

Pav Bhaji

| March 14, 2013 Comment

For the best Pav Bhaji, you should go to the street vendors in Mumbai, India. Pav Bhaji is a very popular snack in India, and is served in many Indian restaurants around the world.  Bhaji is the mixed vegetable curry and pav is the bun on which it’s served. This spicy vegetarian burger is easy to put […]

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Paneer Spring Rolls

Paneer Spring Rolls

| March 14, 2013 Comment

These crunchy Paneer Spring Rolls are a vegetarian/vegan snack sure to please kids and adults. Though they take a while to make, they’re well worth it. Filled with paneer (cottage cheese) and vegetables of your choice, these rolls make a healthy snack, despite being deep-fried. Paneer or cottage cheese is a great way to get your […]

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Paneer-Potato Patties

Paneer-Potato Patties

| March 14, 2013 Comment

Paneer-Potato Patties are a great option if you’re looking to rustle up a quick and healthy snack. The paneer (Indian cheese) is full of calcium and the potatoes and carrots provide potassium and vitamin A. Not too spicy, these patties make a wonderful after-school vegetarian snack. Servings: 2 (makes 8) Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients […]

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