Baked carrot & nigella seed bhajis with raita

A healthy baked carrot alternative to much-loved Indian side dish onion bhajis. Serve these golden, crispy snacks as part of a thali or curry feast

Mini butternut squash frittatas

These mini frittatas are great for lunchboxes and tasty snacks. Make a batch at the weekend and enjoy these cheesy treats throughout the week

Pan puris

This deep-fried Indian street food makes a great party snack – crisp rounds of bread filled with chickpeas and potato, drizzled with a herb and spice water

Cheese stars

Show off your cooking skills and get in the festive spirit with these fun looking easy cheesy treats – they make great party snacks for grazing guests

Nachodums

Tex-Mex favourite nachos, gets an Indian makeover with poppadums, paneer, chutney and relish for a spicy platter everyone can enjoy!

Spicy lamb keema pau

Good Food's take on a popular Indian street-food dish – keema pau. Spiced lamb on a toasted cumin bun with a fried egg on top – it's well worth the effort!

Sweetcorn beignets

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Serve these crunchy snacks as a canapé with salsa for dipping, or as a side dish with steak or roast chicken. They also make a great brunch dish with eggs, bacon or avocado

Coxinhas

These little croquettes stuffed with chicken and spices are popular snacks served in bars all over Brazil. The name means 'little chicken thigh' in Portuguese because of their shape

Tandoori mahi tikka (Scottish salmon with rosemary & Dijon mustard)

This delicious Indian dish was created by head chef Vivek Kashiwale from Mint Leaf of London in Dubai. It is best served with asparagus and mustard seeds, or tandoori broccoli.

Eggplant Chaat

This refreshing Indian dish created by Junoon’s chef de cuisine Suraj Prakash is perfect as a starter or side dish when having friends over.

Clove smoked lamb chops

This delicious spicy lamb dish by Claypot’s senior sous chef Froz Khan is a great starter for an Indian meal

Chickpea curry

This Southern Indian chickpea curry, created by reader Jon Gregg, is a vegan recipe that's three of your five-a-day. If you're big on meat, then this is the perfect veggie accompaniment