Indian Appetizer Recipes

Looking for Indian appetizer recipes? Allrecipes has more than 60 trusted Indian appetizer recipes complete with ratings, reviews and cooking tips.

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Easy Raita with Mint and Cilantro

Rating: Unrated
2
This easy cucumber raita is flavored with fresh mint, fresh cilantro, and a touch of ground cumin. You'll be making this often!
By manju

Indian Masala Chicken Wings

Rating: Unrated
4
Marinate chicken wings ahead of time in a simple homemade masala paste for an explosion of spicy Indian flavors. Serve with lemon wedges and steamed basmati rice.
By MICHELLE CHEN

Green Chutney

Rating: Unrated
38
Chutney is excellent served as a condiment with any number of dishes, it adds a flavor that can't be beat.
By Rani

Easy Veggie Samosas

Rating: Unrated
29
Quick vegetarian samosas with a curried garbanzo bean filling. You can adjust the amount of curry paste according to your taste.
By PUMBSTER

Elijah's Phulourie

Rating: Unrated
9
These savory fritters are made with split pea flour and a blend of mild spices. An East Indian snack that goes well with mango chutney!
By JWARD100

Spicy Peach Chutney

Rating: Unrated
61
This chutney closely resembles imported Indian chutneys and is good with all curry dishes. It is also great with cream cheese and crackers.
By Shana

Spicy Lentil Dip

Rating: Unrated
37
Indian spices lace this spicy, delicious dip. It's great served with naan or pita chips!
By Noni

Chaat - Dahi Batata Puri

Rating: Unrated
10
Chaat is a broad term that encompasses many different dishes. This recipe is made of yogurt and potatoes and other chaat sauces. You may need to make a trip to an Indian grocery store to stock up on spherical 'puris' (also called as pani-puri puris), 'sev', green chutney, and a sweet and sour chutney. I have tried here to give as many substitutions as possible, if you are unable to go to an Indian grocery store. However, you will definitely lose the authentic taste if you make substitutions. If you can find them, use black salt in place of the rock salt, spherical puris in place of the wheat crackers, and plain sev in place of the crushed potato chips.
By Rani

Beef Samosas

Rating: Unrated
184
Beef and potatoes are the main ingredients folded inside these wonderful deep fried samosas. Chicken livers may be substituted for beef, if you choose. My friend from Bangladesh gave me this savory, spicy recipe. You just can't buy better in the shops.
By sassyangelkiwi Donna-Maree Aus

Indian Spiced Onions

Rating: Unrated
7
Spicy onions just like the ones served in Indian restaurants as a side dish! Delicious served with crispy pappadums as a starter for any Indian meal!
By CELTICFANMAN

Roti Bread from India

Rating: Unrated
50
A an unleavened griddle bread from India which is similar to pita bread. It is also known as roti. Ideally, I use the traditional Indian roti griddle called a 'tava.'
By MARBALET

Indian-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas

Rating: Unrated
56
Spicy roasted chickpeas are crisp, spicy little nibbles. This is one snack that you can feel good about munching.
By Naomi Witzke

Inspiration and Ideas

Indian-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas

Indian-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas

These flavorful bites are a perfect snack for an Indian feast. They're even great as a crunchy topping for a salad.
Traditional Beef Samosas

Traditional Beef Samosas

"I love this recipe!" – ChefForFun
Indian Chole Aloo Tikki

Indian Chole Aloo Tikki

Air Fryer Pakoras

Air Fryer Pakoras

Onion Bhaji

Onion Bhaji

Tikka Chicken Jalapeno Poppers

Tikka Chicken Jalapeno Poppers

Rating: Unrated
1

Spicy Potato Noodles (Bataka Sev)

Rating: Unrated
4

I've been obsessed with this crispy fried snack ever since my friend brought the recipe back from South Africa in 1988. This is adapted from a recipe she learned in a cooking class taught by a renowned Indian food authority in Cape Town, Ramola Parbhoo.

More Indian Appetizer Recipes

Samosas

Rating: Unrated
31
These stuffed savory pastries are a traditional Indian favorite. Lamb meat and spices are cooked together to create a mouthwatering filling for the easy to make dough. The recipe may seem complex, but it's actually fairly simple. Enjoy!
By Kimber

Indian Onion Dipping Sauce

Rating: Unrated
4
We had this at a local Indian restaurant and tried to replicate it. We all love this version to dip our naan and samosas and rarely is there any sauce left.
By Valerie Fields

Potato Cutlets

Rating: Unrated
7
A mouthwatering Indian appetizer. Mildly spicy, serve hot with sweet and sour sauces, like tamarind sauce (found in the Ethnic section of most grocery stores) and ketchup.
By BRIDLE

Bombay Chicken Wings

Rating: Unrated
20
I've used this recipe for years. Everyone who tries it loves it! For best flavor, marinate several hours.
By Musher

Chennai Chicken Wings

Rating: Unrated
11
A football snack from the land of cricket, these gluten-free spicy wings are inspired by one of my favorite Indian restaurants. As usual, feel free to alter the spice amounts as you see fit, but as I said in the video, do not skip the rice vinegar sauce.
By Chef John

Indian Curry Potato Fries

Rating: Unrated
8
Tasty fried curried potato cubes make a wonderful accompaniment to many Indian curry dishes. I don't know that this recipe is authentic in any way, I came up with it making use of what I had around. It turned out great and I got sent to the kitchen to make more. Serve with tamarind chutney for dipping.
By Patricia

Easy Beef Samosas

Rating: Unrated
2
Here are some really easy-to-make samosas, which will be ready to serve in no time. Serve them with the sauce of your choice, such as mango chutney, coriander chutney, or even raita. They can be frozen easily before frying; simply defrost at room temperature and then fry as stated.
By Joliecathy

Quick and Savory Indian Peas

Rating: Unrated
1
This is an Indian pea recipe that makes a great side dish. Ideal for a quick snack, as well.
By New to Cooking

Lentil Samosas

Rating: Unrated
5
Samosas made with slightly sprouted brown lentils, dried apricot, yam, onion, coconut milk, and some spice. Serve hot. My 2-year-old boy loves them!
By WholeFoodLover

Indian Chickpea Chaat Salad

Rating: Unrated
1
I love salad, and chickpea chaat salad is a really tasty and great meal or snack because of the masala ingredients.
By Lia Loranty

Creamy Curry Sauce

A quick easy dip or fish sauce, creamy and a little spicy with just the right amount of tang! Use as a dip for vegetables or as a sauce for grilled tuna or salmon fillets.
By Anonymous

Layered Chutney Dip

Rating: Unrated
11
When all of these flavors come together, your taste buds will get really excited and you'll be shoveling in some more! Serve with your favorite crackers.
By Joanne Neubauer

Curried Chicken Phyllo Parcels

This is a very easy-to-make dish. It's a lovely flavored curry which is accompanied by cilantro yogurt. If you're pressed for time, you can make the filling and yogurt hours earlier so all you're left to prepare is the phyllo pastry. Hope you like it.
By Bec

Vegetable Curry Samosas

Rating: Unrated
1
These samosas have a unique twist, they have curry and a dip. You can add chicken or ground beef and make it a meal. Good to double and triple for leftovers, and with these you don't know how many everyone will want, they are really good. At the age of 12, I alone ate 10 small ones. I was so full!
By allcooker

Curried Celery

Rating: Unrated
4
I developed this recipe after wanting something different to serve with celery. First party I took it to it was a hit, and people were asking for the recipe. This is my new standard for an appetizer. Hope you enjoy!
By jen

Curry Dip

Rating: Unrated
1
A yummy dip served with fresh veggies. Always a hit!
By Nana

Stuffed Okra

Rating: Unrated
1
My East Indian girlfriend taught me this spicy side dish. Serve hot with any kind of fish, poultry, or meat.
By Darrah

Almond Burfi

This is so good you'll slap yourself! Garnish with sliced almonds, if desired. This is excellent for teatime or to serve at parties or anytime you need a satisfying pick-me-up. Keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 weeks.
By tastebudart

Yogurt Samosas

Rating: Unrated
10
Cilantro and yogurt give these samosas the Indian flavor. This is an amazing recipe that will surprise you with how easy it is to make samosas like an Indian restaurant.
By Weaam Algassim

Hyderabadi Nargisi Kofta

Rating: Unrated
1
Nargisi kofta is boiled eggs stuffed inside a shell of kheema. This dish is a little time consuming, but makes a fantastic party dish. Your guests will be impressed.
By SUSMITA

Veggie Samosas

Rating: Unrated
4
The family will love these spicy samosas. Perfect for an appetizer or as a meal with a nice salad!
By DeVera

Spinach & Green Pea Patties (Hara Bhara Kebabs)

Small in size but big in flavour, these tasty finger foods are the perfect starter to your Diwali celebration.
By Patak's Canada

Authentic Indian Vegetarian Samosas

Rating: Unrated
1
Crispy pastries filled with a spicy blend of vegetables flavored with ginger, cinnamon, and traditional Indian spices. Make this authentic Indian appetizer from scratch in your home. A deep fryer with plenty of oil is needed, or you can try baking them. Serve hot with an Indian-flavored chutney.
By adamAKAweirdo

Spicy Egg & Minced Lamb Roll

Stuff these tortilla rolls with a generous helping of flavourful lamb, egg, and veggies for an appetizer that can easily double as an entrée.
By Patak's Canada
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