Easy 5-Minute Indian Snacks Recipes To Make At Home

1. Masala Papad

• 2 papads (lentil crackers)
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1-2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
• Salt to taste

1. Roast or microwave the papad until crispy. 
2. Top with finely chopped tomatoes, onions, green chillies, and cilantro. 
3. Sprinkle with chaat masala, salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

2. Sev Puri

• 12 ata/whole wheat puris (preferably air-fried) 
• 1 cup sev
• 1 medium potato, boiled and chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons coriander chutney
• 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney
• 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
• Salt to taste

1. Place the puris on a plate
2. Top with boiled potato, finely chopped onions, tomatoes, sev, and drizzle with coriander chutney and tamarind chutney. 
3. Sprinkle chaat masala and salt.

3. Aloo Tikki

• 3 medium boiled potatoes, mashed
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1-2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• Olive Oil for shallow frying

1. Mash the boiled potatoes and mix them with chopped onions, green chillies, cilantro, garam masala, cumin powder, and salt. 
2. Form into small patties. 
3. Shallow fry for a crispy texture.

4. Curd Rice (Dahi Rice)

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup plain yoghurt
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 6 curry leaves
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1. Mix plain yoghurt into cooked rice and add salt. 
2. In another pan, heat oil and add curry leaves, mustard seeds, and chopped green chillies. 
3. Pour this over the curd rice and garnish with cilantro.

5. Fruit Chaat

• 1 cup mixed fruit (apple, papaya, pomegranate, banana), chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
• A pinch of black salt
• Juice of half a lemon
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

1. Chop your fruits and mix them in a bowl. 
2. Add the chaat masala, black salt, and lemon juice.
3. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

6. Instant Dhokla

• 1 cup instant dhokla mix
• Water as needed (about 3/4 cup)
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 6 curry leaves
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1. Follow the instructions on the instant dhokla mix to prepare the batter. 
2. Steam the batter in a greased dish. 
3. Once the dhoklas are made, heat the oil in a pan.
4. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies into the oil and pour over the steamed dhokla. 
5. Garnish with cilantro.

7. Chana Chaat (Chickpea Salad)

• 1 cup boiled chickpeas
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• Juice of half a lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
• Salt to taste

1. Mix boiled chickpeas with chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumber, green chillies, cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon juice. 
2. Sprinkle with chaat masala and salt.

8. Bhel Puri

• 3 cups puffed rice
• 1 cup sev
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 2 tablespoons coriander chutney
• 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney
• 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
• Juice of half a lemon

1. In a large bowl, mix puffed rice, sev, chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander chutney, tamarind chutney, and chaat masala. 
2. Squeeze lemon juice and toss well. 
3. Serve immediately for a crunchy snack.

9. Makhana (Fox Nuts) Snack

• 2 cups makhana (fox nuts)
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of black pepper
• A pinch of chilli powder

1. Heat a little ghee in a pan. 
2. Add cumin seeds and fry for a few seconds. 
3. Add the makhana and roast for a few minutes until crispy. 
4. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and chilli powder.

10. Sprouted Moong Salad

• 1 cup sprouted moong beans
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• Juice of half a lemon
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

1. Mix sprouted moong beans with chopped cucumber, tomato, and onion. 
2. Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, and fresh cilantro. 

11. Coconut Laddus (Energy Balls)

• 2 cups grated coconut
• 10 dates, pitted
• 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds and cashews)
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

1. Blend dates, grated coconut, and nuts together. 
2. Roll into small balls and dust with cardamom powder. 
3. These laddus are full of healthy fats and natural sweetness.

12. Apple Slices with Nut Butter

• Apple
• Almond or peanut butter.

1. Slice the apple into rings or wedges.
2. Dip them into almond or peanut butter for a satisfying snack.

13. Greek Yoghurt Parfait

• Greek yoghurt
• Granola
• Fresh fruit (berries, banana, etc.)

1. Layer Greek yoghurt with granola and fresh fruit in a bowl or jar. 
2. Add honey or maple syrup on top for extra sweetness.

14. Poha (Flattened Rice)

• 1 cup poha (flattened rice)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• Salt to taste
• Lemon juice (optional)

1. Rinse poha in water, drain it, and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
4. Add poha and salt, and mix gently.
5. Garnish with a squeeze of lemon juice and serve.

15. Masala Corn

• 1 cup corn kernels 
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• Salt to taste

1. Boil or steam corn kernels.
2. Heat butter in a pan, add corn, and sauté for a minute.
3. Sprinkle red chilli powder salt, and mix well.
4. Serve warm.