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    Masala & Chai ยป Recipes ยป Indian

    Indian Snacks and Appetizers

    Discover the world of Indian snacks and chaats with favorites like Paneer Aloo Samosas and street food like Sweet Potato Chaat. These recipes are packed with spice and crunch - perfect for tea time with chai, festive gatherings, or a quick bite for the kids!

    • 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
    • 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
    • Fruit chaat, samosa chaat, nachos chaat, and dahi vada chaat with a text overlay "the ultimate guide to Indian Chaat, + recipes to try".
      The Ultimate Guide to Indian 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
    • 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 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
    • a serving bowl with dahi bhallas and chutney
      Dahi Vada
    • butter chicken wings and celery in a staub baker
      Butter Chicken Wings
    • samosa chaat with in a tray with masala chai and extra samosa with chutneys
      Samosa Chaat
    • tandoori chicken garlic bread on a platter surrounded by passionfruit juice
      Cheesy Tandoori Chicken Garlic Bread
    • a tray full of chickpea fries garnished with curry leaf ranch on a wooden surface
      Chickpea Fries
    • 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
    • grilled pineapple in a platter with appetizer picks and a lime wedge covered with a seasoning blend
      Chili Lime Grilled Pineapple
    • 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
    • One Chutney Cheese Brioche Roll cut into with golden fork
      Chutney Cheese Brioche Rolls
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    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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