Tasty snacks can make even a dull and boring party interesting and happening. Here are a few tips on How To Organize An Indian Snack Party.

Introduction: No Indian party is complete without delicious snacks and drinks be it a kids’ party, get-togethers or New Year’s Eve party.

Kababs: India is home to a variety of kababs for both non-vegetarian and vegetarian eaters. Try famous Galouti kababs, Shami kababs, and Reshmi kababs for non-vegetarians and hara-bhara kabab and paneer kabab for vegans. Serve them with mint-coriander chutney and wine. Simply awesome!

Samosa: Everyone’s favorite Samosa is a triangular-shaped snack stuffed with spicy mashed boiled potatoes and is more or less a part of every Indian snack party. Tastes best when served with tamarind or tomato sauce. Though it is an all-time snack, it is most loved in winters with a hot beverage like tea or coffee.

Bhajias: Bhajias are also called pakoras. There can be several varieties of bhajias like pakoras made of onion, green chili, and cauliflower, mixture of bread and potato or simply potatoes. Dipped in chickpea flour and fried in deep oil, this is a snack one can enjoy anytime. Serve hot with spicy chutney.

Fried Prawns and Chicken: Golden, crispy fried prawns and chickens are all-time favorite of all partygoers. Serve them with chutney. Serve chilled beer or cold drinks for complete pleasure.

Potato balls: Fried or simple cooked balls of perfectly mashed potatoes with a fine combination of chopped onions, green peppers and coriander leaves are simply irresistible.

Chicken Tikka: How will you resist the tempting grilled chicken that is marinated in special spices? You can decorate the table with chicken tikka on large skewers. For the vegetarian eaters, you can replace chicken with cottage cheese in your Indian snack party.

Lentil balls dipped in Curd: The fried lentil paste balls dipped in curd are locally called 'Dahi bades'. Garnish it with cumin seeds powder, red pepper powder and salt for best taste. You can also serve fried lentil balls with mint-coriander chutney.

Idli: A savory cake made of rice and fermented black lentils from South India serves as a great snack party idea. These cakes are normally 2-3 inches in diameter. You can simply serve hot steamed Idlis or serve after frying them with mustard seeds and spices.  

Tea: Like coffee in European nations, tea is an integral part of Indian drinks. Without tea an Indian snack party is incomplete. Some people add ginger and basil leaves to give a distinct taste to this already bitter and astringent beverage.

Lassi: Lassi is made of curd by mixing it nicely into a thick liquid with good amount of sugar in it. It fulfils both the heart as well as the stomach and is considered as a healthy option especially in a party where kids are also invited.

Vodka and beer: Off late, Indian youths have taken a liking for liquor of different varieties. An Indian snack party can also include vodka and beer, which has very little alcohol content in it, as one of its beverages.

Conclusion: You can also plan a theme party and make decorations accordingly. Like a Bollywood theme will allow you to decorate the house like a cinema house and the guests to dress like their favorite actor and actresses. If kids are going to be part of the celebrations, decorate the ambience with balloons. Add good music according tothe  taste of your friends or latest Bollywood hits to make your Indian snacks party a hit.

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