Delicious Vegan Indian starters that everyone will love!

Are you looking for some delicious vegan Indian starters that everyone will love? Look no further, because we’ve got you covered! In this blog post, we will be sharing some of our favorite recipes for vegan Indian starters. So whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, you will find something to love in this list.

Here are the easy to make, delicious recipes for vegan Indian starters that we promised:

Aloo Tikki:

Vegan version of the popular Indian snack, these potato patties are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve them with chutney or ketchup for a delicious vegan starter.

Ingredients:

3 large potatoes, boiled, 1/2 cup green peas, boiled, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 tablespoons cornflour, 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste, Salt to taste, Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mash the boiled potatoes and green peas.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

3. Shape into small patties and shallow fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.

4. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

Dal Fritters or Paruppu Vada:

These fritters are made with a mixture of channa dal and urad dal, and are deep-fried until golden brown. They can be served as is, or with chutney or ketchup.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup channa dal, 1/2 cup urad dal, 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste, 2 green chili peppers, finely chopped, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, Salt to taste, Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Soak the channa dal and urad dal in water for at least 2 hours.

2. Drain and grind to a smooth paste along with the ginger-garlic paste, green chili peppers, baking soda, and salt.

3. Heat oil for frying in a deep pan.

4. Wet your hands and shape the mixture into small balls.

5. Fry the balls in hot oil until golden brown on all sides.

6. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

Paneer Pakora:

These popular Indian snacks are made with Vegan paneer (Indian cottage Vegan cheese) that is coated in a batter of besan (chickpea flour) and spices, and then fried until golden brown and crispy. Serve them hot with chutney or ketchup.

Ingredients:

200 grams Vegan paneer, cubed, 1/2 cup besan, 2 tablespoons rice flour, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, Salt to taste, Water as needed, Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients except water, oil, and paneer.

2. Add water as needed to make a thick batter.

3. Heat oil for frying in a deep pan.

4. Dip the paneer cubes in the batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

5. Fry until golden brown on all sides.

6. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

Samosa:

A vegan version of the popular Indian snack, these triangular-shaped pastries are stuffed with a potato filling and fried until crisp. Serve them hot with chutney or ketchup.

Ingredients:

For the dough - 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, Water as needed

For the filling - 3 large potatoes, boiled, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste, 2 green chili peppers, finely chopped, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. To make the dough, mix together all the ingredients in a large bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.

2. To make the filling, mash the boiled potatoes in a large bowl.

3. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

4. To assemble the samosas, take a small ball of dough and roll it into a thin circle.

5. Cut the circle in half and shape each half into a cone.

6. Fill the cone with the potato filling and seal the edges.

7. Heat oil for frying in a deep pan.

8. Fry the samosas until golden brown on all sides.

9. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

Vegetable Pakora:

These fritters are made with a mixture of vegetables like onion, potato, and chili peppers, and are deep-fried until golden brown. They can be served as is, or with chutney or ketchup.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup rice flour, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, Salt to taste, Water as needed, Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients except water and oil.

2. Add water as needed to make a thick batter.

3. Heat oil for frying in a deep pan.

4. Dip the vegetables in the batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

5. Fry until golden brown on all sides.

6. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

Bhajji:

A popular Indian snack made with a mix of vegetables like onion, potato, and chili peppers, and fried until golden brown. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup rice flour, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, Salt to taste, Water as needed, Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients except water and oil.

2. Add water as needed to make a thick batter.

3. Heat oil for frying in a deep pan.

4. Dip the vegetables of your choice (Onoin, Banana, Potato,etc) in the batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

5. Fry until golden brown on all sides.

6. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup and this as your tea time snack.

Cauliflower Manchurian:

A popular Indo-Chinese dish made with cauliflower fritters in a tangy sauce. Serve over rice or noodles.

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup water, Oil for frying, 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1 green chili pepper, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup, 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder, Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Add water and mix until you have a smooth batter.

2. Heat oil for frying in a deep pan.

3. Dip the cauliflower florets in the batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

4. Fry until golden brown on all sides.

5. In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.

6. Add the onion, green chili pepper, ginger-garlic paste, and fry for 2 minutes.

7. Add the soy sauce, tomato ketchup, red chili powder, and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for 2 more minutes.

8. Add the fried cauliflower and mix well. Cook for 2 more minutes.

9. Serve over rice or noodles or enjoy this healthy snack as stater.

Peanut Masala:

This is a popular Indian snack made with roasted peanuts and spices. It can be enjoyed as is or used as a topping on salads, chaats, and more.

Ingredients:

1 cup roasted peanuts, 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, Onoin.

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients.

2. Enjoy as is or use as a topping on salads, chaats, and more.

French Fries:

One of the most popular snacks in the world, these fried potatoes are enjoyed by people of all ages. Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingredients:

Potatoes, cut into french fry shapes, Oil for frying, Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat oil for frying in a deep pan.

2. Add the potatoes and fry until golden brown on all sides.

3. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.

4. Sprinkle with salt and serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.

5. You can also add some chili powder, garam masala powder, or other spices to the potatoes before frying for an extra flavor boost.

Dhokla:

A popular snack from the Indian state of Gujarat, dhokla is made with a fermented batter of rice and chickpeas. It is steamed and then cut into pieces and served with chutney or Vegan yogurt.

Ingredients:

1 cup rice flour, 1 cup chickpea flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 2 tablespoons sour Vegan yogurt, Water as needed, Oil for greasing, 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, 10-12 curry leaves, 2 green chili peppers, finely chopped, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the rice flour, chickpea flour, salt, and baking soda.

2. Add the Vegan yogurt and enough water to make a thick batter. Mix well and set aside to ferment for 8 hours or overnight.

3. Grease a steaming plate or tray with oil.

4. Pour the batter into the greased plate and spread evenly.

5. Steam for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.

6. Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before cutting into pieces.

7. In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.

8. Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, green chili peppers, and onion. Fry until the onion is golden brown.

9. Pour over the dhokla pieces and serve with chutney or Vegan yogurt.

Sandwich:

A sandwich is a quick and easy snack that can be made with a variety of ingredients. Bread, vegetables, and vegan cheese are a classic combination, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand.

Instructions:

1. Choose your bread. You can use any type of bread, including white bread, wheat bread, or rye bread.

2. Choose your vegetables. Some popular options include cucumber, tomato, lettuce, and avocado.

3. Choose your vegan cheese. Some popular cheeses for sandwiches include cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, and provolone cheese.

4. Add any other desired toppings, such as mustard or mayonnaise.

5. Assemble the sandwich by spreading some of the chosen condiments on one slice of bread, adding the vegetables and cheese, and then topping with the other slice of bread.

6. Enjoy immediately or wrap in paper or plastic and take it to go.