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If there is one thing Indians love more than their tea, it is delicious evening snacks to go with their tea. Growing up in a traditional Indian household meant the kitchen would be bustling with energy as the flaming wok sizzled with delicious delicacies doused in love and ghee. Snack time means comfort food that was indulgent, flavourful, and fun. From seasonal specials like chai pakora to complement a gloomy rainy day to decadent cakes on the weekend, quick evening snacks are perfect to curb hunger pangs before dinner.
7 Delicious snack recipes
1. Dhokla by chef Ajay Chopra
Looking for quick and easy evening snack ideas? Try the Gujarati special Dhokla. An easy snack to make at home, Dhokla is a mix of spiced gram flour ( besan) that is steamed to perfection. You can temper the Dhokla with oil, curry leaves, and mustard seeds for an aromatic experience. Cut the cooked Dhokla into bite-sized pieces and serve warm with green and tamarind chutney. A perfect low-calorie tea-time snack that is a crowd-pleaser in Indian homes.
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2. Aloo patties by chef Pankaj Bhadouria
Aloo patties, as we know them, are puff pastries filled with delicious aloo stuffing that is mildly spiced and cooked with onions, peas, and powdered masalas. A hit among Indian families, aloo patties are one of the best evening snacks to make if you are hosting guests for tea. Flavourful potatoes in an almost paper-like crisp puff that is baked to perfection is a mouthwatering savoury Indian snack. Serve it hot with tomato sauce and tea.
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3. Pizza samosa by chef Pankaj Bhadouria
Two yummy snacks clubbed as one? Chef Pankaj always comes up with the best easy recipes for evening snacks. The indulgent Italian pizza and Indian samosa are a blockbuster combination of flavour and fun. A dough made using all-purpose flour is cut and rolled into small samosa-like triangle pockets. Into the pockets goes a lip-smacking filling of onions, bell peppers, pizza sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Seal and deep fry your tasty pizza samosas.
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4. Soft tea cake by chef Rakesh Raghunathan
Did someone say cake for snacks? Yes, a popular evening snacks recipe from Pondicherry, tea cake is a soft fluffy dessert that is very mildly sweetened to not rob the beverage of its flavour. Made using eggs, flour, oil, milk, and sugar, the cake can be cooked and ready in just 30 minutes in a microwave. Incredibly decadent and moist, tea cake is one of the best snack recipes to make if you have guests and children over.
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5. Chakodi by chef Rakesh Raghunathan
A simple but wholesome snack from Telangana, Chakodi is made using rice flour and spices. Prepare a firm dough using rice flour, red chilli powder, salt, turmeric, and carrom seeds. Roll out small ring-shaped bites and deep-fry them till crisp and golden. It’s crispy, crunchy, and has a long shelf life when stored in airtight containers. Make a batch and store it as a quick snack when travelling.
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6. Chapali kebab by chef Harpal Singh Sokhi
On days when evening tea with friends transcends into an early drinking party, the Chapali Kebab is a soul-satiating snack to serve. Made using minced ground meat, flour, eggs, and spices, this Mughal-inspired evening snacks recipe is popular street food in Afghanistan. Shallow fry the kebabs and serve hot with green chutney, tea, or drinks. A melt-in-your-mouth experience, the kebabs are divinely delicious.
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7. Vada pav and mixed pakora platter by chef Ajay Chopra
Taking to the streets of Mumbai, Chef Ajay’s take on the quintessential pakoda platter is refreshingly innovative. Maharashtra’s street food and India’s staple evening snacks recipe are an unbeatable combination. One of the best recipes for quick snacks, chop up onions and potatoes, and use palak leaves and green chillies as it is for the pakora platter. While an indulgent deep-fried potato patty makes up the batata of the vada pav;buttery pav, crunchy pakoras, spicy chutney, and hot tea–we can eat this all year round.
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If you’re not a fan of vada pav, swap it with these other 10 Desi Snacks That Add Romance To The Rains.
Love snacking between meals? Our 7 easy evening snacks range from healthy to decadent and are perfect to curb hunger pangs before your next big meal. Let us know which dish you loved the most.
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