Looking for delicious and easy-to-make Indian Appetizers/Starter recipes? Here is a collection of both classic and innovative fusion vegetarian appetizer recipes, including samosa, tandoori, pakodas, chaats, tikkis, vadas, indo-chinese, dhokla, that will tantalize your taste buds!

Indian appetizers, also known as starters, are small meals eaten before the main course or as a light meal. They come in a range of tastes and textures, and they can be either sweet or savory. Samosas, pakoras, chaat, and tandoori paneer are a few of the widely consumed Indian appetizers.
We offer you show-stopping Indian appetizers that are tangy and crispy in one bite and overflowing with the pungent aromas of curry leaves, chilies, ginger, garlic, and all the other components that go into a pleasant Indian cuisine. Therefore, don't worry if you have unexpected visitors in the future.
Check out our quick and easy suggestions to transform a mundane and boring gathering into something memorable! Read the recipes below, try them at home, and enjoy!
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- Here are 50+ Easy Vegetarian Indian Appetizers Recipes
- Tandoori
- Paneer Tikka - Air Fryer/ Oven/ Grill
- Tandoori Aloo - Air Fryer/ Oven/ Grill
- Barbeque Nation Style Cajun Potatoes
- Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi
- Air Fryer Tandoori Broccoli
- Tandoori Tofu Tikka - Air Fryer/ Oven/ Grill/ Tawa
- Spicy Bombay Potatoes - Instant Pot & Stovetop
- Malai Broccoli Recipe (Air Fryer & Oven)
- Samosa
- Air Fryer Frozen Samosa
- Dhokla
- Khaman Dhokla
- Rava Dhokla
- Indo Chinese
- Air Fryer Frozen Spring Rolls
- Gobi Manchurian (Restaurant Style Cauliflower Manchurian)
- Instant Pot Vegetable Hakka Noodles
- Chaats
- Dahi Puri | Dahi Sev Batata Puri
- Bhel Puri Recipe
- Sev Puri Recipe (Sev Batata Puri)
- Avocado Papdi Chaat
- Kala Chana Chaat Recipe (Black Chickpea Salad)
- Aloo Tikki Chaat Recipe
- Mexican Style Golgappa with Fruit Pani
- Chana Chaat
- Dahi Papdi Chaat Recipe
- Phool Makhana Bhel | Makhana Chaat
- Corn Bhel Recipe | Corn Chaat Bhel
- Boiled Peanut Salad | Boiled Peanut Chaat
- Pakoras
- Onion Pakoda - Air Fryer
- Aloo Pakoda (Potato Bajji)
- Crispy Paneer Fingers Recipe
- Crispy Corn Pakoda (Corn Fritters)
- Spinach Corn Pakoda Recipe
- Cabbage Pakoda
- Broccoli 65 (Broccoli Fritters)
- Vadas, Cutlets, and Kebabs
- Sabudana Vada Recipe (Deep Fry, Air Fryer and Appe Pan)
- Aloo Tikki
- Beetroot Tikki|Beetroot Cutlet
- Vegetable Rice Cutlet from Left Over rice (Rice Tikki)
- Paneer Popcorn Recipe
- Crispy Masala French Fries Recipe (Potato French Fries)
- Podi Idli Recipe
- Soups
- Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup
- Sweet Corn Soup (Instant pot & Stovetop)
- Accompaniments to Appetizers
- Coriander Mint Chutney Recipe (Indian Green Chutney)
- Chili Garlic Chutney
- Coconut Chutney Recipe (Nariyal Chutney)
- Onion Tomato Chutney (for Idli, Dosa)
- Peanut Chutney Recipe
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- 50+ Vegetarian Indian Appetizers
Here are 50+ Easy Vegetarian Indian Appetizers Recipes
Here are 50+ easy Indian Veg starters/appetizers below that your family will love.
Tandoori
Paneer Tikka - Air Fryer/ Oven/ Grill
Tandoori Aloo - Air Fryer/ Oven/ Grill
Barbeque Nation Style Cajun Potatoes
Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi
Air Fryer Tandoori Broccoli
Tandoori Tofu Tikka - Air Fryer/ Oven/ Grill/ Tawa
Spicy Bombay Potatoes - Instant Pot & Stovetop
Malai Broccoli Recipe (Air Fryer & Oven)
Samosa
Air Fryer Frozen Samosa
Dhokla
Khaman Dhokla
Rava Dhokla
Indo Chinese
Air Fryer Frozen Spring Rolls
Gobi Manchurian (Restaurant Style Cauliflower Manchurian)
Instant Pot Vegetable Hakka Noodles
Chaats
Dahi Puri | Dahi Sev Batata Puri
Bhel Puri Recipe
Sev Puri Recipe (Sev Batata Puri)
Avocado Papdi Chaat
Kala Chana Chaat Recipe (Black Chickpea Salad)
Aloo Tikki Chaat Recipe
Mexican Style Golgappa with Fruit Pani
Chana Chaat
Dahi Papdi Chaat Recipe
Phool Makhana Bhel | Makhana Chaat
Corn Bhel Recipe | Corn Chaat Bhel
Boiled Peanut Salad | Boiled Peanut Chaat
Pakoras
Onion Pakoda - Air Fryer
Aloo Pakoda (Potato Bajji)
Crispy Paneer Fingers Recipe
Crispy Corn Pakoda (Corn Fritters)
Spinach Corn Pakoda Recipe
Cabbage Pakoda
Broccoli 65 (Broccoli Fritters)
Vadas, Cutlets, and Kebabs
Sabudana Vada Recipe (Deep Fry, Air Fryer and Appe Pan)
Aloo Tikki
Beetroot Tikki|Beetroot Cutlet
Paneer Popcorn Recipe
Crispy Masala French Fries Recipe (Potato French Fries)
Podi Idli Recipe
Soups
Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup
Sweet Corn Soup (Instant pot & Stovetop)
Accompaniments to Appetizers
Coriander Mint Chutney Recipe (Indian Green Chutney)
Chili Garlic Chutney
Coconut Chutney Recipe (Nariyal Chutney)
Onion Tomato Chutney (for Idli, Dosa)
Peanut Chutney Recipe
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