Best Indian Snacks Recipes | Quick and Easy Evening Snacks

Have you invited your friends for an evening tea party? And thinking of making some tasty and quick Indian snack recipes to impress them. 

From the spicy ‘samosas’ of the North to the tangy ‘Gol Gappe’ of the West, the sweet ‘rasgullas’ of the East to the savory ‘murukkus’ of the South, Indian snacks are as diverse as the country itself. 

Each region brings its unique touch to these delicacies, truly reflecting India’s cultural diversity.

In this blog, we will talk about some of the best Indian snacks and their recipes to make your task easier and with the best taste and quick methods, so let’s get into it!

5 Tasty Indian Snacks You Will Love

Here are some tasty and quick evening Indian snacks recipes to make for your birthday party, tea party get-together, or even some kitty parties!

1.  Potato Sooji Snack

As we say in India it makes a perfect Shaam ka Nashta. Potato and Sooji Indian Snacks are delicious and healthy Indian teatime snacks. Made with Indian sooji, and lots of veggies with Potatoes and cheese these  Semolina/ sooji Potatoes and veggies cutlets are the perfect teatime snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

• • ½ cup sooji

• • ¼ cup Onion Chopped

• • ¼ cup Fresh Peas

• • ¼ cup Beans Chopped

• • ¼ cup Carrot Chopped

• • ¼ cup Mushroom Chopped

• • 2-3 cup Water

• • Salt to taste

• • 1-2 teaspoon Mixed Herbs

• • 1 cup gms Boiled Mashed Potatoes

• • 2 Green Chillies Chopped

• • 2 tablespoons Mint Leaves Chopped

• • 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves Chopped

• • 2 tablespoons Cheese Grated

Instructions

Step 1 Heat oil in a pan and all the veggies in it. Let the vegetables saute first. After 3-4 minutes when the veggies are well sauteed add half a cup of semolina in the same pan and roast it with the vegetables on slow-to-medium heat.

Step 2 When the semolina is well roasted add 2 and a half cups of water in it and mix well. Then add salt to taste and a teaspoon of mixed herbs in the pan, and cook all the veggies and semolina for another 5 minutes.

Step 3 When the heat is off then add 200 gms of boiled mashed potatoes and mix it in the pan. Now add chopped green chilies, mint leaves, and coriander leaves to it. Sprinkle some grated cheese in the mix and mix them well.

Step 4 Now, lay the butter paper on a flat surface and take out the mixture on it. After the sooji squares are well spread cover and refrigerate them for 30 mins.

Step 5 After 30 minutes take them out of the refrigerator and cut them into 1 and a half square inch, The veggie squares are ready to fry.

Step 6 Heat oil in a frying pan and when it starts to smoke carefully add the fries in it. Shallow fry the veggie squares from all the sides and serve hot.

2. Cheese Potato Bites

Cheese potato bites are a crispy delightful and tasty Indian snacks with a crispy and cheesy vegetable and potato covering the outside with a soft burst of cheese inside. One of the favorite snacks of all the kids.

Ingredients

• • 200 g boiled potato

• • 70 g Boiled peas/ frozen peas

• • 70 g Boiled sweet corn / frozen corn

• • 50 g Cheddar Cheese grated

• • 10-12 Mozzarella cheese cubes

• • 30 g California Walnuts chopped

• • Salt to taste

• • 2-3 Green chillis chopped

• • 1 Tsp parsley fresh/dried

• • 2 Tbsp green chilli sauce

• • 75 g Maida/ white flour

• • ½ cup Panko/bread crumbs

• • Oil for deep frying or air frying

Instructions

Step 1 Mash boiled potatoes and add all the vegetables according to your preference, chili sauce, and salt, and mix them well to make a tight potato dough.

Step 2 Divide the potato mixture into parts make a round ball and shape it. Now cut mozzarella cheese into cubes and place it in a flattened disk roll to cover as shown in the video and shape it into a cylindrical shape.

Step 3 Now take maida into a bowl add salt, black pepper powder, and mixed herb, and make a thin paste with water.

Step 4 In another shallow bowl spread the bread crumbs. Dip the potato cheese bites in white flour/ maida batter first roll them in panko or bread crumbs and keep them aside. Make all potato cheese bites likewise.

Step 5 Now if you want to store them and serve them later, just ziplock them in a single layer put them inside the freezer, and use them as required.

Step 6 Otherwise, you can just heat oil to the smoking point and deep fry or Air-fry as usual. Serve them with tomato ketchup or dip of your choice.

3. Garlic and Cheese Bread

Soft as cloud garlic and Cheese bread that is fluffy and full of flavor. The flavor comes from fresh scallions/green onions and garlic. Best evening snacks are the garlic pull-apart bread with a layer of cheese and soft and brushed with some more garlic butter.

Ingredients

• • 180 g plain flour

• • ¼ teaspoon salt

• • 2 tbsps sugar

• • 4 g Instant dried yeast

• • 100 ml Warm milk

• • 1 Egg

• • 15 g Soften butter

• • For stuffing and topping

• • 15 g Softened salted butter

• • 2 tablespoons Scallions / green onions sliced into small size

• • 1 teaspoon Garlic paste

• • black pepper

• • 50 gm Mozzarella cheese

• • 50 gm Cheddar cheese

• • 2-3 tablespoon scallion

Instructions

Step 1 Mix the ingredients mentioned above and make a soft dough. The dough should be slightly wet initially and then after rising, it becomes slightly easy to handle. After kneading the bread dough keep it rising for 30-40 minutes in a warm place or until double in size.

Step 2 Mix softened butter, black pepper, and garlic paste and keep it aside. When bread dough is doubled punch it on a floured surface and roll it into ¾ inch thickness.

Step 3 Brush it with butter and mix and spread both mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese on it. Roll it and cut it into 6/7 pieces.

Step 4 Brush a shallow pan with some butter and arrange these on the pan. Top it with the remaining cheese and cover.

Step 5 Keep this again in a warm place for 20-30 minutes till it is doubled, Bake in an oven which is preheated at 180C for 20 minutes. Serve it warm.

4. Soya Chunks Cutlets

The Soya Chunks cutlets are tasty protein-rich Indian snacks. This is probably one of the best veg cutlet recipes without potatoes that taste delicious without any doubt. You can have this kid-friendly evening snack with this soya chunk or meal maker in minutes.

Ingredients

• • 100 grams soya chunks

• • 10 grams ginger

• • 2 tablespoons coriander leaves finely chopped

• • 1 teaspoon Mint leaves

• • 4 Mushrooms finely chopped

• • 3 tablespoons sweet corn

• • 1 green chilli finely chopped

• • 3 bread multigrain

• • salt to taste

• • 1 tablespoon oil for shallow frying

Instructions

Step 1 Soak the soya chunks into the hot water for 30 minutes. drain the water and in a large bowl squeeze off excess water.

Step 2 Now put these soya chunks into a blender jar and add mushrooms, corn, green chili, ginger, mint, coriander, and salt to taste and blend everything to a coarse paste.

Step 3 In another jar break bread into smaller chunks and whizz them to make fresh bread crumbs. Add these bread crumbs in soya chunks and veggie paste. Mix and make a smooth very soft dough.

Step 4 Shape these in the form of round cutlets also known as tikki. And once again roll these cutlets with bread crumbs. While rolling take care to firmly press the bread crumbs around these soya cutlets. This will yield crispy cutlets.

Step 5 In a pan heat oil and place these cutlets. Cook them over medium heat. Once golden brown from one side flip them over and cook till crispy from the other side as well. Serve this delicious protein-rich snack of soya cutlet with tomato ketchup or green chutney.

5. Cheese Balls

These quick evening snacks ideas are crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. Delicious cheesy snacks which are honestly addictive! Golden fried crispy balls with gooey melting cheese in the center, this is the best and easiest cheese ball recipe ever!

If you love crispy snacks that have a crispy covering outside with a soft burst of cheese inside, then this Cheese Balls recipe is just perfect for you. It’s a small bite of heaven for all the kids as well as for the adults.

Ingredients

• • 1 cup Grated Cheese

• • ¾ cup Breadcrumbs

• • ⅓ cup All-purpose Flour

• • ½ cup Hung Curd

• • Oil for Deep Frying

• • 1 Pinch Baking Soda

• • Salt to taste

• • 1 teaspoon Parsley

• • 1 teaspoon Green Chili

• • Coriander Leaves

• • 10 Mozzarella Cubes

• • 2-3 tablespoon Water

Instructions

Step 1 Take a bowl and add grated cheese to it. After that add breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, and hung curd in the bowl. After that add a pinch of baking soda and salt to taste in the bowl.

Step 2 Now, mix all the ingredients well, and then add parsley and some chopped coriander. Mix them again and add some water to make a soft dough. Add water in small batches to make a soft dough.

Step 3 Now, grease your palm with a little oil and take a small portion of the dough. Flatten it and add a mozzarella cube to it. Reshape the dough into a ball and repeat the process with the rest. Keep the balls aside.

Step 4 Now, take a frying pan and add oil for deep frying. When the oil starts to smoke carefully add cheese balls in it.

Step 5 Reduce the heat to low and fry the balls until they are golden brown. When all the balls are deeply fried, switch off the heat and plate them. Serve them hot with mint chutney or ketchup.

Wrapping Up

With this Indian snack recipe, you’ll satisfy everyone’s bites again. From potato sooji snacks to cheese balls, these quick and easy options will satisfy snacks craving.

So, ditch the processed snacks and accept the vibrant flavors of India. Experiment with making these snacks, have fun, and enjoy the delicious journey of exploring Indian cuisine, one delightful bite at a time!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1 How long can I store these homemade snacks, and what is the best way to preserve their freshness?

Ans. Storage times vary depending on the snack. Generally, drier snacks like cookies or chips last 3-5 days in airtight containers, while refrigerator treats like samosas or dips might last 3-4 days.

Q2 What are some common mistakes to avoid when making these Indian snacks?

Ans. To avoid common mistakes, skip over-crowding pans while frying, using low-quality oil, or skipping on fresh ingredients. Remember, balance spices for flavor, and don’t overcook for perfect textures!

Q3 Are there any tips for beginners to ensure success when trying these recipes for the first time?

Ans. Start with readily available ingredients and adjust spice levels to your taste. Don’t be afraid to experiment. Most importantly, don’t panic just enjoy the process!