Hara Bhara Kebabs
Recipe by:
Neha Paralkar
This starter or party nibble tastes even better with a chutney made from yoghurt, crushed mint leaves and chopped green chillies.
Elijah's Phulourie
Recipe by:
JWARD100
These savoury fritters are made with split pea flour and a blend of mild spices. An East Indian snack that goes well with mango chutney!
Yoghurt samosas
Recipe by:
Weaam
Coriander and yoghurt give these samosas the authentic Indian flavour. This is an amazing recipe that will surprise you with how easy it is to make samosas like an Indian restaurant.
Gulab jamun
Recipe by:
COOLGUTS
This is a traditional Indian dessert. Spongy milky balls soaked in rose scented syrup. Delicious with fresh cream, Kulfi, ice cream etc. To make it even more fancy, sprinkle gold-leaf on top of each serving.
Catfish Pakoras
A Bengali lives by fish and rice. Living in North America, I had to adapt to the fact that I could not get the fish that I grew up with in India. So I learnt to eat catfish, trout, salmon and striped bass etc. Catfish is one of my favourites, as the fatty fish lends itself to a lot of moisture and it doesn't smell fishy at all - if its fresh! This is a recipe I came up with on a whim.
Brinjal with Toasted Walnut Dressing
Recipe by:
Yogini
This is an easy dish to prepare, yet makes for a unique starter - especially if you're having an Indian-inspired dinner party.
Aubergine pakoras with coriander mint sauce
Recipe by:
legourmand
These Indian pakoras made with aubergine are a little bit spicy and very flavourful. The sauce that goes with them is very light and refreshing and sets off the heat of the pakoras. A great addition to your next curry night.
Vegetable Pakoras
Recipe by:
Valerie
These little fritters made with chickpea flour are really tasty served with a yoghurt, lime and coriander sauce. A perfect nibble for vegetarians. Leftovers can be incorporated into a delicious vegetarian curry.
Sweet and Sour Halibut
Recipe by:
ASUAYAN
Succulent pieces of halibut are dredged in flour and deep fried. They are served with a homemade sweet and sour sauce with pineapple and green pepper. Enjoy with freshly cooked rice, if desired.
Banana Spring Rolls
Recipe by:
ZAYO
I made this on a whim but it makes a deliciously different dessert. Reminds me of the banana fritters we used to get in our local Chinese when I was a teenager. Serve warm with a little vanilla ice cream.
Tempura Batter for Fish
Recipe by:
るにら
Tempura adds a nice crispy layer to any small firm fish or to pieces of cod or lemon sole.
Amazing onion rings
Suitably crunchy homemade fried onion rings. They take a bit of preparation but are certainly worth it.
Indian onion bhaji curry
Recipe by:
Megan
Try this delicious vegetarian curry on a chilly autumn weekend evening or make it for your next dinner party with friends. It takes a bit of work but it's certainly worth it. Use the Dove's Farm brand of chickpea flour.
Crispy Tempura Batter
Recipe by:
feimui f. green
This recipe creates a wonderfully light and crisp batter. Use it to batter prawns, chicken, onion rings, vegetables or anything you fancy. There is enough batter here for eight prawns.
Deep-fried pumpkin
Pumpkin is steamed and deep fried and served with white radish (daikon) and dark soy sauce (shoyu) for dipping.
Samosas
Recipe by:
Kimber
These stuffed savoury pastries are a traditional Indian favourite. Lamb and spices are cooked together to create a mouthwatering filling for the easy to make pastry. The recipe may seem complex, but it's actually fairly simple. Enjoy!
Beef Samosas
Recipe by:
Donna-Maree Austin
Beef and potatoes are the main ingredients folded inside these wonderful deep fried samosas. Chicken livers may be substituted for beef, if you choose. My friend from Bangladesh gave me this savoury, spicy recipe. You just can't buy better in the shops.
Best Spring Rolls
Recipe by:
Angela Hamilton
Everyone loves these crispy spring rolls. Makes a great party nibble or dim sum dish. Serve with a variety of dipping sauces.
Sweet and Sour Turkey
My favourite dish is sweet and sour pork. One day I invited a friend for dinner but she doesn't eat pork. So I I cooked Sweet and Sour Turkey instead and everybody enjoyed it. I have been cooking Sweet and Sour Turkey ever since.
Chicken katsu
Recipe by:
SAKURAGIRL1
This is my family recipe for Chicken Katsu - Japanese fried chicken. Can also be used to make Tonkatsu, just use pork cutlets instead of chicken. Serve with white rice and tonkatsu sauce.