INDIAN SNACKS & APPETIZERS- Restaurant style cooking course

No more cutting and chopping green chillis every time you want to add a little kick to the food. This lecture helps in preparing the green chilli paste which can be stored for 10-15 days in fridge without the loss of colour and flavour.

This video demonstrates how to make cuts on the chicken.Making incisions in the chicken will help to permeate the marinade deep into the flesh and allow the chicken to cook quickly and evenly.

How to marinate chicken for first time, so that the salt and spices get absorbed by the chicken

This lecture demonstrates the nut mixture for stuffing in various snacks.

Cashew cheese paste is the base paste in white marination and is also used in yellow marination for a creamy flavour.

Master green mint chutney demonstration, this can be used to make chutney for all kind of green mint chutneys, for mint flavour in tikka and can be used in sandwiches of choice.

Red master marinade or masala marinade is the most used marinade in indian cooking. The most famous dishes are made with it like tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, fish tikka, mushroom tikka and paneer tikka.

Yellow marinade is a versatile marinade, can be used in non spicy way like Irani chicken or can be used with pickle to make achari tikka. It has a creamy masala flavour and can be used to cook gravy items.

This Marinade  is for mint & spinach lovers. The green earthy flavour of this marinade takes you to the villages and the simple basic flavour of nature.

Malai marinade or white marinade is the royal marinade made with nuts, malai / cream and nuts are associated with royalty because of the cost in the olden times. The marinade is sweetish in taste with amazing aroma. Malai tikka are made with this marinade and famous for their taste.

Achari Paneer tikka is a delicious starter made with paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) marinated in an achari Yellow  marinade. The soft and juicy morsels of paneer coated with spicy and tangy masala is a delight to eat. It is pickle lovers paradise dish. Note: the different kind of pickle will give different flavour to the tikka so choose wisely. The most used is the lemon and chilli pickle.

Achari Chicken tikka is a delicious starter made with chicken marinated in an achari Yellow  marinade. The soft and juicy morsels of paneer coated with spicy and tangy masala is a delight to eat. It is pickle lovers paradise dish. Note: the different kind of pickle will give different flavour to the tikka so choose wisely. The most used is the lemon and chilli pickle or mango pickle. For a twisty flavour you can use sweet mango chutney.

chicken malai tikka are soft, juicy kababs on skewers that will simply melt in your mouth. Tender pieces of boneless chicken are marinated in a unique blend of yogurt, cream, cheese and spices and cooked on a grill or oven. Perfect for an outdoor barbecue. It has dense cream flavour with punch of aromatic spices.

One of the most popular appetizers of Indian cuisine, Chicken Tikka is a true gem for those who enjoy eating non-vegetarian food. Be it a restaurant or a road-side dhaba, Chicken Tikka is one of the delicacies that you can always enjoy with your family and friends. Cubed meat and vegetables are skewered and grilled together, to prepare a mouth-watering chicken tikka recipe which is tender and juicy, make sure that you marinate the meat for a longer period for at least 6-7 hours or overnight for for more flavoursome tikka.

The delicate flavour of the fish with masala red marinade is match made in heaven. This lip-smacking North Indian dish is a treat for taste buds and makes for a drool worthy delight. Pair it with your favourite drink and delve in spicy & tangy flavours of this perfectly cooked fish.

Chicken Irani is a delicious non-vegetarian recipe that goes perfectly well with any drink. It's a classic chicken recipe of the Iranian cuisine which has a great influence on Parsi cuisine, made with yellow marinade and can be made in minutes. It is a perfect appetizer recipe that tastes amazing as an evening snack and is also a great accompaniment with soups and salads.

Malai paneer  tikka are soft, juicy kababs on skewers that will simply melt in your mouth. Tender pieces of Paneer ( indian cottage cheese are marinated in a unique blend of yogurt, cream, cheese and spices and cooked on a grill or oven. Perfect for an outdoor barbecue. It has dense cream flavour with punch of aromatic spices.

Paneer Hariyali Tikka is a North Indian recipe made using paneer (cottage cheese), coriander leaves, mint leaves and a bit of spinach. This delightful tikka is not just a treat to the eyes but is also healthy and full of interesting earthy flavours. An ideal dish to be served in parties

Juicy and flavourful, this Chicken Hariyali Tikka recipe is the perfect starter or snack to make when you are feeling lazy. A mouth-watering appetiser recipe, Hariyali Chicken Tikka is quite popular in Northern India and is best enjoyed with some exotic dips

This Mushroom Tikka recipe is rich in flavours as it is prepared using a melange of spices. If you're a spice junkie and like your dishes to be extra spicy, you can add more of red chilli flakes as a garnishing. You can have this delicious recipe as a whole snack or can pair it with some breads like roti or naan

Paneer tikka recipe produces a delightful dish that vegetarians and meat eaters can enjoy — bursting with Indian flavour and spice. Its a great snack and a signature dish of all restaurants. Paneer tikka is also used to cook gravy dishes.

A marinade of garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric and white marinade gives chicken drumsticks a dose of sub-continental spice in tangdi kabab recipe. Making incisions in the drumsticks will help to permeate the marinade deep into the flesh and allow the chicken to cook quickly and evenly. This dish is a true royal dish of indian snacks.

Tandoori Chicken is a must have recipe! It’s the recipe that makes or breaks an Indian restaurant and it’s so easy to make yet so difficult to perfect. Chicken is soaked in a  well spiced, red marinade and then cooked on the grill / oven to get that traditional char

Tangari kabab in yellow marinade. Tangari means drumstick in Hindi. Its a spicy Tangri recipe which is not stuffed but easy and quick to make.

Zafran means saffron in Kashmir. This tikka is non spicy in nature yet so flavourful and aromatic. saffron , cream , cashew and paneer (indian cottage cheese) make such a Wonderfull flavourful tikka.

Kebabs are famous all over the world for all the right reasons. Chicken Seekh Kebabs requires just a few minutes of your time and believe me, each effort that goes into making them is so worth it. To prepare this delicious kebab recipe, make sure while blending your ingredients, you incorporate everything well. get your hands on the ingredients and start cooking this delicious Chicken Seekh Kebab recipe and serve them with hot parathas and green chutney

Chicken seekh kababs have the goodness of kababs with addition of melted cheese. Just like cheese stuffed snacks. I assure you it is loved by people of all age groups because of the subtle flavour.

Chicken seekh paw kababs are the perfect example of east meets west. The flavourful kababs with spinach cheese sauce are a perfect match.

One of my favourite recipes of kababs. They are so flavourful, intense and aromatic that one needs to try them to believe it. In this recipe I don't use the lentil but if cooked on slow flame they come beautiful and nice.

Cocktail kababs are the most loved snack of any party or catering. Veg lovers favourite made with potatoes and vegetables. the crispy Shell on the outside and the soft potatoes inside give  perfect texture to the kababs. A must try and recommended recipe.

You  can also make a large patty of it to make a vegetable burger with this kabab mix.

There is a wide variety of pakoras being served in India.Pakoras are the prefect high tea snacks. Paneer Pakora is one of the most preferred and delicious snack. This easy-to-make pakora recipe is made with paneer, gram flour, ginger paste, garlic paste and a melange of spices. Serve hot with chutney of your choice or ketchup. This can even be your kids favorite

Aloo pakora are the indian version of the French fries. They are also known as batata pakoras and every household has its own version.Crispy Aloo Pakora is a simple deep-fried Indian snack that is perfect to serve with tea or coffee. These are a favorite during monsoon, winters.

Brinjal has many name like baingan, aubergine, Prepared using brinjal, gram flour and a melange of spices, this pakoda recipe will surely make you want some more. You can serve this North Indian recipe with a steaming cup of tea and a dip of your choice to make it even more tempting. Occasions like kitty parties, picnics, game nights and get-togethers are apt to relish this vegetarian recipe and will surely leave everyone astounded with its lip-smacking taste. The best thing about this simple recipe is that it is quite crunchy from outside and soft from inside, giving a melt-in-mouth experience.

Amritsari Fish is a North Indian recipe which is sure to be a huge  hit. This non-vegetarian snack recipe is quiet easy to prepare at home as it involves the use of ingredients like fish fillets, gram flour, garlic paste, ginger paste and further tossed in aromatic spices like turmeric powder and coriander powder. This mouth-watering recipe is cooked in amritsari style and looks quite tempting.

Trust me, Palak Pakoda is a delicious and healthy snack to make your clan hog on! It’s perfectly crispy from the outside and is the best tea time treat.

This easy-to-make recipe can be made at home using simple ingredients which are mint leaves, salt,  and green chili. You can serve the chutney along with main course as well as finger foods and relish its tempting flavors with your friends and family. So, if you have a busy weekend and guests coming at home, then you can definitely make this simple and delicious recipe and serve along with snacks.

Mint Chutney is a Continental recipe which can be enjoyed along with stuffed paratha, stuffed naan, stuffed kulcha or any other bread. This is easy to make with mayo and goes great with sandwiches or fries.

Dahi Mint Chutney is a desi recipe which can be enjoyed along with stuffed paratha, stuffed naan, stuffed kulcha or any other bread. This easy-to-make recipe can be made at home using simple ingredients which are mint leaves, salt, curd and green chili. You can serve the chutney along with main course as well as finger foods and relish its tempting flavors with your friends and family.

Cream onion salad is served with the Malai tikkas its a creamy salad with crisp onion rings.

Tamarind or imli chutney is the best sweet and tangy chutney in the world. Tamarind Chutney is also known as Imli chutney (Imli is the Hindi word for tamarind). Tamarind chutney is a spiced, sweet and tangy sauce served with Indian chaat snacks or fried snacks like samosa, kachori or pakoda.

Street style Aloo Tikki  served with basic green chutney , tamarind chutney and curd. Indian street food is huge,  Small carts selling roadside food is one thing which you will see all across India, in every city/town whether big or small. These deep fried spicy potato patties are extremely popular in India and often enjoyed with dollops of yogurt & chutney! This recipe makes the crispiest aloo tikki!

These deep fried spicy potato patties are extremely popular restaurant snack and often enjoyed with dollops of yogurt & chutney! This recipe makes the crispiest aloo Matar ki Tikki.

Crispy Corn is a perfect snack to serve your guests when you have a time crunch. Super easy and quick to make, you are definitely going to love this one. Crispy corn can have a light or heavy batter the choice is yours. This is a easy recipe with few spices.

Kathi rolls which first appeared on the streets of Kolkata are now celebrated street food everywhere. Quick fuss free snack that is filling and tasty is perfect for all to eat  on the go. Yogurt and green chutney spread on chapattis, topped with a sautéed cottage cheese, onion tomato and capsicum masala rolled and served. this is the dough recipe for the Kathi rolls.

How to make a romali Kathi roll roti and use it to make a good tasting Kathi.

This is the recipe for 2 minute chicken tikka wrap. The flavour of tikka is the centre piece with mint mayo. You can always add a little mayo and cheese slice to enhance the flavour.