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    Masala & Chai ยป Recipes

    Appetizer Recipes

    Kick off any meal with our Indian-inspired appetizers and small bites. From crispy zucchini pakoras and flavorful chaats to fusion starters, these dishes are perfect for parties, holidays, or tea-time treats. Each recipe is designed for maximum flavor in just a few bites.

    Fan favorites include theย Samosa Pinwheelsย andย Mango-Tamarind Cauliflower Wings.

    • Kukuri bhindi served in a plate with chutney and lime wedges.
      Kurkuri Bhindi (Crispy Okra Fries)
    • A serving platter filled with roasted delicata squash chaat with a serving spoon.
      Roasted Delicata Squash Chaat
    • Aloo tikkis in a serving plate with chutney.
      Aloo Tikki (Crispy Potato Patties)
    • Rubbing a masala covered lime wedge on grilled corn.
      Indian Street-Style Masala Corn (On the Cob + Salad Option)
    • Zucchini fritters in a platter with chutney.
      Zucchini Pakoras
    • A hand grabbing a samosa from a platter with chutney.
      Sweet Potato Samosas
    • Chaat-style shaved brussels sprouts salad in a bowl with a fork and lime wedge.
      Chaat-Style Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
    • Pear and whipped brie on crackers in a platter.
      Whipped Brie Pear Cracker Bites
    • Baked loaf of bread with slices that are filled with cranberry sauce, brie, and topped with jalapeรฑos.
      Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread
    • Naan-chos with butter chicken and cheese in a sheet tray.
      Butter Chicken Naan-chos
    • Sweet potato chaat with pomegranates in a palm leaf bowl with an appetizer pick.
      Street-Style Sweet Potato Chaat
    • A small dessert bowl of fruit chaat with an appetizer pick.
      Fruit Chaat
    • A head of cauliflower 65 on a bed of raita surrounded by chilis and curry leaves.
      Roasted Whole Cauliflower 65
    • a sheet pan filled with nachos chaat with guacamole and sour cream.
      Indian Cheesy Nachos Chaat
    • Tortilla chips in a plate with fresh limes, guacamole, and salsa.
      Homemade Tortilla Chips
    • Chicken keema samosas in a bowl with imli and cilantro chutney.s
      Chicken Keema Samosas
    • Achaari Deviled Eggs with scallions in a large bowl.
      Achaari Deviled Eggs
    • A platter full of roasted cherry tomatoes with grilled bread, basil, and two pieces of burrata.
      Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata
    • A platter full of mango chutney brie bites with a bowl of mango chutney.
      Baked Mango Chutney Brie Bites
    • Samosa Pinwheels on a platter with appetizer picks and cilantro green chutney. Surrounded by other Indian snacks and chai.
      Puff Pastry Potato & Peas Samosa Pinwheels
    • Cranberry Pistachio Goat Cheese log on a platter with crostinis and fresh cranberries.
      Cranberry Pistachio Goat Cheese Log
    • a serving bowl with dahi bhallas and chutney
      Dahi Vada
    • platter with chili paneer surrounded by chopsticks, sauce, and sesame seeds
      Chili Paneer
    • butter chicken wings and celery in a staub baker
      Butter Chicken Wings
    • chicken 65 in a skillet with appetizer picks and garnishes
      Chicken 65
    • samosa chaat with in a tray with masala chai and extra samosa with chutneys
      Samosa Chaat
    • peanut chaat in black bowl on black plate with chili peppers and an extra plate
      Peanut Chaat
    • paneer aloo samosas in a bowl with chutneys and chai
      Paneer Aloo Samosas
    • cauliflower wings in a platter with appetizer picks and a condiment bowl of mint-cilantro chutney and fresh tamarind.
      Baked Mango-Tamarind Cauliflower Wings
    • three tea sandwiches sliced into diagonals and stacked on top of each other in a bowl with yellow linen
      Indian-Style Tea Sandwiches
    • Whipped Ricotta Toast with flaky sea salt in plate and olive oil
      Whipped Ricotta Toast
    • One Chutney Cheese Brioche Roll cut into with golden fork
      Chutney Cheese Brioche Rolls
    Shweta in a Professional Kitchen with milkshakes.

    Hi, I'm Shweta!

    I've been learning how to cook Indian food since I was a young girl in the kitchen with my mom. I'm currently living in Phoenix, AZ. Iโ€™m a full time tech consultant who also enjoys eating out at restaurants, discovering and supporting small business, and cozying up with a cup of chai.

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