5 Best Indian Snacks That Are Most Spicy and Tasty

by Neal David Writer

While the command of spices in every Indian food is known to all, this article talks about some of the insanely tasty snacks that food lovers must-have. Spices make a great place in the Indian cuisines and perhaps make them more delectable than any other dishes in the world.

There’s no doubt that the aromatic and flavorful spices make every bite of Indian dishes special. Even better, some of the spices have wonderful benefits on the health too. While they make the food dishes rich in taste, aromatic and full of flavors, the influence of spices in making Indian food special can never be ignored. Chefs all over the world praise about the goodness of organic spices in every way and how they make Indian culinary apart from the rest of the world's dishes. Spices are not just the ingredients for main courses but snacks too. Starters and appetizers are most loved by Indians because of their spicy and enriching flavors. Here this article let you know some of the spiciest snacks loved by foodies all over the world and so you should never miss them out.

Pani puri

Also called as phuckas, Pani puri are the infamous Street foods of India that are must-try. The puris are nothing else but fried dough balls that are made crispier. They are then stuffed with a mix of boiled mashed potatoes, chilies, chanas, lemon, coriander leaves. What’s the specialty of this snack which makes it ‘Pani’ (water) Puris is the tamarind mix tangy and spicy water! Each dough is filled with the potato stuffing which is then dipped in the water and relished.

Masala chaat

Masala chaat will go straight into the heart of the food lovers once they have it. Spicy, tangy and loaded with flavors, they are made from chanas or a variety of chickpeas. They are boiled and then mixed with freshly chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves, lime juice, and spices including chili powder, amchur powder. As for toppings, bhujias and tamarind chutney are used.

Crispy baby corn

Just as the name suggests, the key ingredient of the dish is baby corn. They are coated with cornflour and flour and a mix of spices including pepper, garlic and ginger powder, chili flakes and coriander powder. After coating, the baby corns are deep-fried until they are crisp and golden. They are then treated in a mix of sauces including tomato sauce, chilly and soya sauce. This amazing snack is best relished with tea during monsoons.

Aloo Tikki

Aloo tikkis are the best snacks for vegetarians and are sometimes used as burger stuffing. Crisp and brown patties are made out of the boiled, mashed potato. The brown texture comes from the spices used which include chili, pepper, garam masala, coriander powder, and paprika. Have it hot with tea or coffee.

Kebabs

There’s nothing more spicy and appetizing than kebabs! Made in different varieties with different ingredients, they are real mouth-watering snacks that are worth gorging on. Paneer or peas, fish, chicken or mutton, there are kebabs of all types. The key ingredient is firstly marinated in lime, yogurt, and spices, and then fried over the oven or in the direct flame. Crispier outside and softer inside, kebabs are best relished with mint chutney and other hot dips.

These spicy snacks straight from India’s culinary collections will make your day if you love trying on new foods. Rich in taste and full of unique flavors, they are popular in the other countries too and are the reason Indian culinary heritage is praised everywhere.

Neal is the marketing executive at Indian Grocery, a leading retailer of all varieties of grocery items including staples, gourmet food, sweets, snacks, and Indian spices online. It is the one-stop shop selling online Indian spices, and other cookies essentials at most affordable prices.