Best Indian Snacks Recipes Quick And Easy Evening Snacks

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In this post, I have shared recipes for dry namkeens, Indian chaats and street food (roadside food), fritters and pakodas (bhajiyas, pakoras, or bajji), healthy after-school snacks or lunch box snacks for kids like sandwiches, quesadillas and rolls, party snacks and more. All of these can be prepared in any part of the world if you have the necessary ingredients in your pantry or Indian/Asian stores nearby. Snacks shared below can be prepared throughout the year - although certain snacks like pakoras are much craved and enjoyed in cold or rainy weather. I have included both North Indian and South Indian snacks in the list below. You will also find some easy snacks you can make in 5 minutes.

What is the famous snack in India?

Some of the most popular Indian snacks include samosa, sev, bhel, banana chips, murukku, roasted makhana, chivda, murmura, vada pav, chikki, etc.

Indian Chaats and Street Food

India is famous for its variety of food recipes, and chaat is something people of all ages love. I cannot explain in words the explosion of flavors that occur when you bite into any chat, the satisfaction to your taste buds, and the happiness on your face when you have Indian chaat with a cup of chai. It has to be experienced firsthand. You can experience all this from the comfort of your home by preparing the simple recipes I have shared below with ingredients that are either readily available in your pantry or easily available in any Indian/Asian store. Some of the Indian roadside chaats that you can easily make at home for evening snack includes

Crispy SamosaAloo Pyaz KachoriBatata Vada (Aloo Bonda)Dahi Bhalla (Instant and Traditional version)DabeliVada PavDahi Aloo ChaatAloo Chana ChaatPav BhajiAloo TikkiDahi PohaMini Veg Puff

Fried Snacks

Fried Snacks are easy to make, irresistibly delicious, plus a perfect accompaniment on a hot sunny day or cold rainy day with a cup of coffee or tea. Some of the best Indian fried snacks that can be made ahead and stored, dry namkeens and pakoras (pakoda and bhajiyas), are shared here.

Banana PakoraPeri Peri PaneerMirchi Bajji or Mirapakaya PakoraSabudana Vada (Traditional and Instant versions)Chakli or MurukkuBanana Buns or Mangalore BunsKadi Patta PaneerMasala Kaju or Roasted CashewsJeegujje PodiSpecial Appe (Paniyaram) recipe with a twistCajun PotatoesMushroom Potato PieSpiral French FriesOnion Pakoda or Onion RingsJackfruit Fritters or MulikNippattu

Healthy Snacks

If you are on a weight loss program, diabetic diet, or one who prefers always to eat quick and light, healthy, low-calorie snacks, then check out this section. We have

Spicy Murmura or Churumuri (Puffed Rice)DhoklaBanana RasayanaMisal PavBoiled PeanutsTandoori PotatoesChia PuddingDahi PohaWhole Wheat CookiesRagi ManniRoasted Makhana with Dry FruitsAvocado ToastDry Fruit LadooPopcorn

Sandwiches, Rolls, Tacos (Bread Snacks)

If you are looking for filling after-school snacks for kids or things to munch on at parties, picnics, or potlucks, then try out these delicious sandwiches. These are some of my kid’s favorite snacks.

No Bread SandwichGrilled Margherita Cheese SandwichTaco Mexicana or QuesadillaGarlic Cheese BreadDominos Style Garlic Bread Twists.

Drinks & Desserts

If you prefer to drink something different than a coffee or tea with an evening snack, then check these out

Hot ChocolateDisco CoffeeRoyal FaloodaMango MastaniIced Coffee

Make ahead and Store

Dry Snacks and namkeens can be made ahead of time and stored for 8 to 10 days. Other recipes can be planned and prepared a day before and stored in the refrigerator. You can reheat it in the microwave or stovetop. And some snacks like murmura and instant dahi Bhalla require no preparation in advance. It can be made from start to end in less than 5 to 10 minutes. Do check out the instructions given under each recipe for more details.