Triangular pastry filled with spicy potatoes, peas, and sometimes meat. Crispy and flavorful, samosas are a classic tea-time treat.
2. Pakoras
Deep-fried fritters made from vegetables like onions, potatoes, spinach, or paneer, dipped in gram flour batter. They are crunchy and delicious.
3. Mathri
Crisp and flaky crackers made from flour and flavored with carom seeds and black pepper. They are a popular Rajasthani snack.
4. Namak Pare
Bite-sized, savory fried snacks made from flour and seasoned with salt and spices. They are crunchy and addictive.
5. Kachori
Deep-fried pastry filled with spiced lentils, peas, or onions. Kachoris are crispy and packed with flavors.
6. Dhokla
A steamed cake made from fermented rice and chickpea batter. It is light, spongy, and slightly tangy, often garnished with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
7. Murukku (Chakli)
Spiral-shaped, crispy snacks made from rice flour and seasoned with spices. They are crunchy and perfect for munching.
8. Aloo Bonda
Potato balls coated with gram flour batter and deep-fried. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
9. Sev
Thin, crispy noodles made from gram flour and seasoned with spices. Sev can be enjoyed on its own or used as a topping for other snacks.
10. Biscuits (Cookies)
Various types of Indian biscuits like butter biscuits, jeera (cumin) biscuits, and nankhatai (Indian shortbread) are perfect for dipping in tea.