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    Appetizers, Dips & Wholesome Snacks from My Kitchen

    This collection features a mix of wholesome appetizers, quick dips, and homemade snacks that I often serve before meals or enjoy with a cup of chai. You’ll find everything from roasted makhana and spicy guacamole to hummus, mushroom patties, and pesto. All easy-to-make dishes bring global flavors into everyday cooking.

    Whether you’re planning a party or need a nourishing bite between meals, these recipes are here to inspire. Not all these recipes are strictly Indian, but they’re always simple, flavorful, and made from real ingredients.

    • Close-up of cooked pumpkin black bean patties with crispy surface.
      Pumpkin Black Bean Patties (Easy & Vegan)
    • Indian spiced roasted vegetables baked on a tray with golden edges and crispy texture.
      Easy Indian Spiced Roasted Vegetables
    • Top view of tandoori tofu tikka skewers placed on a black cast-iron pan, with a white checkered cloth underneath.
      Tandoori Tofu Tikka Skewers (Indian Tofu Appetizer)
    • Roasted pumpkin cubes in a steel baking tray, golden brown and spiced, resting on a checkered cloth with a printed kitchen towel.
      Indian Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Cubes
    • Indian spiced roasted tofu cubes served on creamy Indian yogurt salad with cucumber and tomato in a black bowl, garnished with coriander.
      Roasted Tofu Salad with Indian Yogurt Dressing
    • A tray of Indian spiced roasted cauliflower placed on a checkered kitchen towel, showing evenly browned, crisp florets.
      Indian Spiced Roasted Cauliflower (Oven Baked Side Dish)
    • Overhead shot of pumpkin raita showing its creamy texture with grated pumpkin, herbs, and a cilantro garnish.
      Pumpkin Raita: The Mild & Creamy Yogurt Dip
    • vegan mushroom sauce in a plate
      Easy and creamy vegan mushroom sauce for pasta & more
    • Bowl of Indian kala chana salad with cucumber, tomato, onion, and mint garnish.
      Indian Chaat Style Black Chickpeas Salad (Kala Chana Recipe)
    • Top view of crispy oven-baked tofu cubes with Indian spices arranged in a steel tray on a patterned cloth.
      Indian Spiced Oven-Baked Tofu
    • Close-up view of a white bowl filled with crispy Indian spiced roasted makhana, coated with spices, placed on a colorful checkered cloth.
      Indian Spiced Roasted Makhana (Quick & Crispy Snack)
    • Small glass bowl of creamy avocado cilantro dip placed in a tray with roasted beetroot, potato, and cauliflower.
      Fresh Avocado Cilantro Sauce for Dips & Wraps
    • A tray of golden brown Indian spiced roasted chickpeas on a white textured cloth background.
      Indian Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
    • Bowl of Indian-style spicy guacamole topped with green chili slices and herbs.
      Spicy Guacamole with an Indian Twist
    • Close-up of spicy Indian tomato onion salad with fresh cilantro, onions, and tomatoes mixed with spices in a small steel bowl.
      10-Minute Indian Tomato Onion Salad with Lemon and Spices
    • Six golden-brown millet black eyed peas patties arranged in a steel tray with fresh cilantro garnish.
      Millet Black Eyed Peas Patties – Vegan & Gluten-Free Cakes
    • Top view of roasted butternut squash with golden edges in a pan, ready to serve as a flavorful Indian-style side dish.
      Easy Indian-Style Roasted Butternut Squash
    • Close-up of moong sprouts salad in a white bowl garnished with fresh coriander, showing vibrant vegetables and a light chaat-style dressing.
      Easy Sprouted Moong Salad (Indian Chaat Style Recipe)
    • black eyed peas dip in a bowl
      Mashed Black-eyed Peas (A Simple Dip)
    • Amaranth crackers recipe
      Amaranth crackers
    • mashed potatoes patties in a plate
      Mashed potato patties with mushrooms (Leftover mashed potato cakes)
    • instant pot hummus in a bowl
      Pressure Cooker Hummus Recipe with 5 Flavor Variations
    • almond pesto in a bowl
      Vegan Basil Pesto Recipe with Almonds/Cashews
    Sravanthi Chanda standing in a rose garden, wearing a light green embroidered sweater and patterned black kurta, smiling softly with trees and flowers in the background.

    I'm Sravanthi and I share Indian lunch and dinner recipes on my blog. These easy-to-follow recipes are made from scratch using fresh ingredients and come with step-by-step photos, perfect for family meals.

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