Starters are meant to be visually and gastronomically appetizing. They are served with attractive garnishes and often with a selection of salads and chutneys. The splash of colours and the attractive forms in which the starters arrive make the diners eager to taste some!
1. Starters must ideally be sized small and handy like malai paneer chilli flake balls, so that it is easy to serve without fussing with forks and knives. Moreover, when multiple starters are served, a small sized serving ensures that the diners are able to taste all the starters comfortably without becoming full in the first course itself!
Malai Paneer Chilli Flake Balls, Cold Starter
2. Grilled mushrooms | Fortunately, starters need not always be complicated and time-consuming. Many starters can be prepared easily and quickly, with minimal ingredients. In fact, they must be kept simple and quick so that they can be prepared hot and fresh just before serving like grilled mushrooms. Most starters will lose their vibrant colours and crispy textures when prepared earlier. So, pick starters that are simple to prepare yet tasty, like the ones shown here.
Grilled Mushrooms, Healthy Accompaniment
3. Cheese balls : Some starters are deep-fried, while others are baked. If you have somebody to help you, go for deep-fried starters like Cheese Balls.
Else, if you are hosting a small party alone, pick baked ones, so that you can pop them into the oven and get ready to welcome your guests. When they are settled, the starters will also be ready.
Cheese Balls, Veg Starter
Popular easy simple restaurant starters
4. Corn Cheese Balls
5. Cheese Garlic Bread and
6. Crispy Fried Corn are some of the all-time favourite starters, which are very popular in restaurants too. They can even be made on a Sunday to the utter delight of your family!
Crispy Fried Corn
Baked and grilled easy simple starters
7. Avocado and Coconut Crostini,
8. Grilled Baingan in Olive Oil and Sea Salt, and
9. Ricotta and Spinach Crostini are some elegant starters that’ll go well with any group of guests.
grilled baingan recipe | Indian grilled eggplant | spice roasted aubergine | healthy grilled brinjal snack |
Easy simple Indian quick starters
For those who prefer a touch of desi spices, go for something like the
10. Malai Paneer Chilli Flake Balls,
11. Sprouts Tikki or
12. Paneer Cheese Balls.
Sprouts Tikki, Healthy- Starter Sprouts Tikki Recipe
Easy simple Indo Chinese starters
13. Chilli Potatoes for Oriental cuisine fans is an Indo Chinese popular starter.
14. Gobi Manchurian, or the more exotic ones like Cauliflower in Schezuan Sauce.
Cauliflower in Schezuan Sauce
Take your pick of starters depending on the number of guests (whether for your family alone or for a larger party), the meal it is for, the age group and known preferences of the guests, time on hand, availability of help, etc.
You can also customise the starters according to your preferences, by altering the spice levels, garnishes, veggies used, etc. There are many more options on our website and app, please do check them out.
7 Reasons to make Simple Easy Starters:
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Starters can be made not only for parties, but for a special meal with your family too |
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Some starters are easy and quick |
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Starters must be presentable, tasty and moderately filling |
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Keep the size small and handy |
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There are many variants possible for each starter |
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Healthy starters are also possible, like baked, grilled, cold or tava-cooked ones |
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Starters are loved by kids and adults |
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