Indian snacks are famous around the world for their bold flavours, crispy textures, and irresistible aromas. Whether you prefer spicy, tangy, or savoury treats, Indian cuisine offers a snack for every mood — and many of them can be made quickly at home.
Here are 8 must-try Indian snacks, along with descriptions, tips, and direct ingredient links from Kashmir Food so your readers can recreate them instantly.
⭐️ 1. Samosa
A golden, crispy pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, or lentils.
Perfect as a tea-time snack or party starter.
Try it with:
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Tamarind chutney
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Mint chutney
👉 Explore Indian chutneys: https://kashmir-food.com/collections/chutneys
👉 Frozen samosas: https://kashmir-food.com/collections/frozen
⭐️ 2. Pakora
Crispy fritters made from onions, potatoes, spinach, or mixed vegetables dipped in gram flour batter.
Perfect with: hot chai on a rainy day.
👉 Gram flour (Besan): https://kashmir-food.com/products/besan
👉 Masala teas: https://kashmir-food.com/collections/tea
⭐️ 3. Bhel Puri
A famous Mumbai street food: puffed rice tossed with chutneys, crunchy sev, onions, tomatoes, fresh coriander and lemon.
👉 Buy Sev: https://kashmir-food.com/products/sev
👉 Puffed rice: https://kashmir-food.com/products/murmura
⭐️ 4. Chana Jor Garam
Flattened, spiced chickpeas — crunchy, tangy and incredibly addictive.
Great for healthy snacking.
👉 Indian snacks collection: https://kashmir-food.com/collections/snacks
⭐️ 5. Dhokla
A fluffy, steamed snack from Gujarat made with gram flour and tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies.
👉 Besan flour: https://kashmir-food.com/products/besan
👉 Mustard seeds: https://kashmir-food.com/products/mustard-seeds
⭐️ 6. Pani Puri (Gol Gappa)
Crispy hollow puris filled with spicy tamarind water, potatoes, chickpeas and chutneys — a flavour explosion.
👉 Pani puri kits: https://kashmir-food.com/products/pani-puri
👉 Chaat masala: https://kashmir-food.com/products/chaat-masala
⭐️ 7. Mathri
A traditional flaky North Indian snack seasoned with ajwain and black pepper — perfect with chai.
👉 Mathri & bakery snacks: https://kashmir-food.com/collections/snacks
⭐️ 8. Aloo Tikki
Pan-fried potato patties seasoned with masala, coriander and chili.
Crispy outside, soft inside — a street food classic.
👉 Garam masala: https://kashmir-food.com/products/garam-masala
👉 Chutneys: https://kashmir-food.com/collections/chutneys
📌 Summary Table
| Snack | Taste Profile | Difficulty | Key Ingredient | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samosa | Savoury, spicy | Medium | Chutney | Chutneys |
| Pakora | Crispy, warm | Easy | Besan | Besan |
| Bhel Puri | Tangy, crunchy | Easy | Sev | Sev |
| Chana Jor Garam | Spicy, crunchy | Very easy | Chickpeas | Snacks |
| Dhokla | Soft, tangy | Medium | Besan | Besan |
| Pani Puri | Spicy, sour | Medium | Puris | Pani Puri |
| Mathri | Flaky, salty | Very easy | Ajwain | Snacks |
| Aloo Tikki | Crispy, aromatic | Easy | Masala | Garam Masala |
🎯 Final Thoughts
Indian snacks are an unforgettable blend of texture, spice and tradition. Whether you're entertaining guests, craving comfort food, or exploring new cultures, these 8 classics are the perfect place to start.
Discover all the ingredients you need at Kashmir Food — your authentic Indian grocery destination.
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