"Hosting a successful party is all about creating an inviting atmosphere filled with laughter, joy, and of course, delicious snacks! If you're looking to impress your guests with mouthwatering treats that are not only easy to make but also guaranteed crowd-pleasers, you're in the right place. Here are three irresistible party snack recipes that will leave your friends and family craving for more.
Vegetable Pakoras:
Ingredients:
1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
1/4 cup rice flour
1 cup mixed vegetables (onions, potatoes, spinach, etc.), finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
Salt to taste
Water as needed
Oil for frying
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, rice flour, cumin seeds, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
Gradually add water to make a thick batter.
Add the chopped vegetables to the batter and mix well.
Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
Remove pakoras from oil and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Serve hot with mint chutney or tomato ketchup.
Paneer Tikka:
Ingredients:
250g paneer (cottage cheese), cut into cubes
1 cup thick yogurt
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 tablespoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt to taste
Skewers
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt to make the marinade.
Add paneer cubes to the marinade and coat them well. Let it marinate for at least 1-2 hours.
Preheat your oven to a high broil.
Thread marinated paneer cubes onto skewers.
Place the skewers on a baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the paneer is golden brown.
Serve hot with mint chutney.
Aloo Tikki:
Ingredients:
4 boiled potatoes, mashed
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup boiled peas
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon red chili powder
Salt to taste
Oil for shallow frying
Instructions:
In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, bread crumbs, chopped onions, boiled peas, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt.
Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into round patties.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Shallow fry the patties until they are golden brown on both sides.
Serve hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce.
These recipes are easy to prepare and sure to be a hit at any Indian-themed party!
