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25+ Indian Fusion Super Bowl Party Foods

Plan your game day spread to include these bold and flavorful Indian fusion dishes into your Super Bowl Desi Party Menu. From spicy wings a butter chicken sauce to desi toppings on nachos, and drinks, these recipes are sure to impress your guests and spark conversation. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or a full-blown football feast, these 25+ Indian fusion game day party foods will bring vibrant flavors and excitement to your celebration.

My husband and I absolutely love to host for big sports games! He loves to watch, and I love to cook for everyone and watch him have a great time. Over time, we've figured out the perfect spread for our group of friends. For the 2024 Super Bowl, we did:

  • Mango lassi
  • Guacamole with chips and salsa
  • A fruit platter
  • Chicken samosas with cilantro-mint chutney and imli chutney
  • Chicken wings served with curry leaf ranch, celery, carrots
  • Butter chicken garlic naan pizza
  • Chai spice chocolate chip cookies

It was an absolute hit! The best part was that everything was easy to prep the day beforehand so I could sit down and enjoy the food and the game with everyone.

If you're looking for more ideas, be sure to check out these Indian Potluck Party Recipes and 20+ Authentic Indian Curry Recipes!

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Drinks

For drinks, I highly recommend a batched cocktail like a Passion Fruit Margarita as well as a non-alcoholic option such as an iced tea. These are easy to prep ahead and add ice when you're ready to serve.

Masala Chai can be kept in an hot beverage dispenser for anyone threatening a nap after all the wings and nachos they just inhaled.

serving tray with watermelon rose coolers, pitcher, florals, and fresh fruit and mint

Watermelon Rose Cooler

5 from 5 votes
Enjoy this sweet, floral Watermelon Rose Cooler on a hot summer day! With only four ingredients, this drink is easy to whip up for guests with cocktail and wine cooler options.
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A glass of spicy passion fruit margarita garnished with fresh passion fruit and mint.

Spicy Passion Fruit Margarita

5 from 11 votes
With only 4 ingredients, this spicy Passion Fruit Margarita is the perfect way to celebrate passion fruit while it's in season! It's a well-balanced, vibrant drink for relaxing and enjoying the transition from summer into cool, crisp fall days.
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mango iced tea in a glass with mint and a lime slice with a diced mango

Mango Iced Tea

5 from 8 votes
Beat the hot summer days with a cool, refreshing glass of homemade Mango Iced Tea. Sweet, ripened mangoes are pureed and combined with a homemade simple syrup and then shaken with iced tea. Serve it with a lime slice and sprig of mint leaves for added freshness!
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A cup or chai horchata in a ceramic cup with cinnamon on a wooden board.

Chai Horchata

5 from 3 votes
Summer calls for light, refreshing horchata with a twist of chai. This recipe stays true to the method of making authentic horchata while combining the flavors of Masala Chai by soaking rice in chai spiced black tea.
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masala chai in a platter with parle g cookies

Masala Chai (Tea)

5 from 97 votes
There's nothing as good as the perfect cup of Masala Chai whether it's in the middle of summer or for cozying up in the winter. Black tea is simmered with warming and fragrant spices and is best served with Parle-G biscuits or cake rusk for dipping.
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The Best Non-Veg Appetizers

For non-vegetarian appetizers, these three crowd-pleasing finger foods are guaranteed to score big with your guests. They're easy to prep ahead and pop into the oven or fry just as guests arrive.

Naan-chos with butter chicken and cheese in a sheet tray.

Butter Chicken Naan-chos

5 from 1 vote
Butter Chicken Naan-chos is the ultimate fusion snack that marries two beloved cuisines—Indian and Mexican. Toasted garlic naan "chips" are covered with melty cheese, butter chicken, and classic nacho toppings. These naan-chos are perfect for game day and comes together in under 30 minutes!
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Chicken keema samosas in a bowl with imli and cilantro chutney.s

Chicken Keema Samosas

5 from 4 votes
Imagine the most flavorful chicken keema encased with flaky, buttery pastry dough that is fried off until crispy and crunchy... These homemade Chicken Keema Samosas are an irresistible snack that are wildly delicious fresh off the fryer or as an appetizer to pass around at a party.
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tandoori chicken garlic bread on a platter surrounded by passionfruit juice

Cheesy Tandoori Chicken Garlic Bread

5 from 4 votes
Cheesy Tandoori Chicken Garlic Bread is about to be a hit side dish at your next game day party! Crunchy, crusty bread is slathered with heaps of garlic butter, and then topped with delicious homemade Indian tandoori chicken. Add a ton of mozzarella cheese, and you've got the best cheesy chicken garlic bread with an Indian twist.
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Vegetarian Appetizers

For vegetarian appetizers, these Indian-inspired recipes are perfect for game day snacking.

A platter full of mango chutney brie bites with a bowl of mango chutney.

Mango Chutney Puff Pastry Brie Bites

5 from 5 votes
Serve up a desi twist to your guests with these Baked Mango Chutney Brie Bites. The creaminess of brie cheese with the sweet and tangy notes of mango chutney are encased in a golden, flaky pastry shell and topped with crunchy almonds. These appetizers are perfect for passing around at a party.
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cauliflower wings in a platter with appetizer picks and a condiment bowl of mint-cilantro chutney and fresh tamarind.

Baked Mango-Tamarind Cauliflower Wings

5 from 2 votes
These crispy cauliflower wings are baked to golden brown perfection and tossed with a slightly sweet simple homemade mango-tamarind sauce. Serve these vegan Mango-Tamarind Cauliflower Wings with cilantro-mint chutney for an easy appetizer.
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a sheet pan filled with nachos chaat with guacamole and sour cream.

Indian Cheesy Nachos Chaat

5 from 2 votes
Experience a fusion of Indian and Mexican food with Chaat-Style Indian Nachos, which blends the components of a flavorful chaat with cheesy nachos. Corn tortilla chips are layered with classic nachos toppings as well as elements from chaat - chickpeas, potatoes, chutneys, and bold spices.
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Samosa Pinwheels on a platter with appetizer picks and cilantro green chutney.

Puff Pastry Samosa Pinwheels

5 from 3 votes
A spin on a classic samosa, these potato and peas samosas are baked in flaky puff pastry in the shape of a pinwheel. It's the perfect, unmessy handheld appetizer for a party.
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a tray full of chickpea fries drizzled in curry leaf ranch and spices

Chickpea Fries

5 from 3 votes
Snack on these absolutely delicious vegan Chickpea Fries, the next hit side dish at your party! They're packed with Indian spices for a burst of flavor and fried or baked until crispy and golden brown on the outside and soft on the inside. They're best served with fried curry leaves and homemade ranch.
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Achaari deviled eggs on a plate.

Achaari Deviled Eggs

5 from 2 votes
These Indian-Style Achaari Deviled Eggs are an easy 30 minute crowd-pleasing appetizer for games days or holidays! The filling is mixed with sweet and tangy garlic achaar, or whichever bold Indian chutney or achaar your heart desires.
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Sauces

Every appetizer needs a sauce. The classic cilantro-mint chutney and tamarind-date chutneys are a must with most of our recommended appetizers but a raita and curry leaf ranch are also unique additions to a spread.

curry leaf ranch in a jar with a fresh curry leaf with a dupatta cozying into it

Curry Leaf Ranch

5 from 2 votes
Curry Leaf Ranch is the best homemade dressing ever and only takes a few minutes to throw together. Instead of the regular 'ol dried herbs like parsley and dill, try this ranch with an Indian favorite - curry leaves! Use it as a dressing or a dipping sauce for pizza, chickpea fries, chicken wings, salads, etc.
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Cucumber Mint Raita in a bowl with a spoon with chili powder and extra cucumbers.

Cucumber Mint Raita

5 from 4 votes
Use this Cucumber Mint Raita as a creamy accompaniment to spicy dishes. This traditional Indian yogurt-based side dish has a crisp cucumber crunch complimented by mint and a few Indian spices for a perfect balance to your desi dinner.
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Cilantro Mint Chutney Overhead in Le Creuset Cocette with CIlantro and Serrano Peppers and Half a Lemon with Cilantro

Cilantro-Mint Chutney

5 from 9 votes
A two decade old recipe by my mother that yields a spicy, lemony Indian chutney made with a base of mint leaves and cilantro. This chutney is incredibly versatile and works with sandwiches, meat, marinades, sides, etc
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A cocotte full of date tamarind chutney in layered gold plates.

Tamarind Date Chutney

5 from 1 vote
This Tamarind Date Chutney is a delicious blend of sweet Medjool dates, tangy tamarind, and a handful of Indian spices to pair with Indian chaats and snacks. This recipe can be prepared stovetop or in a Instant Pot with fresh tamarind or tamarind paste.
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Main Dishes to Pass Around

Pizza, smash tacos, cheese steaks, and kebabs... there's so much to choose from that everyone will love! The pizzas have been my favorite to prep for a crowd, and most leftover creamy currys, like shahi paneer, can replace the butter chicken for a vegetarian option!

Butter Chicken Garlic Naan Pizza in a serving tray with cloves and a head of garlic, chili falkes, and a fork and knife.

Butter Chicken Garlic Naan Pizza

5 from 6 votes
Indulge in a fusion of flavors with Butter Chicken Garlic Naan Pizza, a desi twist on traditional pizza. This recipe combines all the best things in life - rich and creamy butter chicken as the sauce, aromatic garlic naan as the crust, and melty mozzarella cheese.
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Two smashed tacos with toppings in a plate with chutney and raita.

Indian Chicken Smash Tacos

5 from 1 vote
These Chicken Smash Tacos have an Indian twist on the viral smashed tacos! They're flavored with Indian spices and topped with chutney and raita for a burst of flavor in every bite.
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paneer filling on a hot dog bun with cheese sauce and crinkle fries on the side

Paneer Masala Cheesesteaks

5 from 6 votes
Cheese on cheese? YES. Paneer cheese is tossed in a spicy vegetable mixture, served on a hero and topped with a cheese sauce! This Paneer Masala Cheesesteak-style roll is the perfect, spicy vegetarian option.
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Chicken seekh kebabs on skewers in a plate with limes, onion, and cilantro.

Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Seekh Kebabs

5 from 4 votes
Indian-Style Chicken Seekh Kebabs are marinated in Indian spices before being grilled off into golden perfection. The best part is that they're stuffed with mozzarella cheese!
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Sweets

A double batch of cookies are the perfect sweet treat to snack on! I also keep Ziploc bags on the side to send people home with any extra cookies.

a single chai spice chocolate chip cookie with smears of chocolate and several cookies surrounding it

Chai Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 from 19 votes
The best chocolate chip cookies... possibly ever? These chai spiced cookies are perfectly crispy with a soft, chewy center. The subtle notes of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg intermingled with the ideal amount of dark chocolate brings luxury and warmth to every bite.
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