Craving Crunch: 9 Irresistible Indian Snacks for Snack Lovers

Samosa: Triangular pastry filled with spicy potatoes and peas, deep-fried until golden and crispy. Best enjoyed with chutney.

Pani Puri: Hollow, crispy puris filled with spicy and tangy water, tamarind chutney, potatoes, and chickpeas. A popular street food.

Bhel Puri: A delightful mixture of puffed rice, crunchy sev, tomatoes, onions, and chutneys, creating a burst of flavors.

Aloo Tikki: Spiced potato patties, shallow-fried until crisp, served with chutneys and garnished with chopped onions and coriander.

Pakoras: An assortment of veggies dipped in a gram flour batter and deep-fried to create crispy fritters.

Masala Vada: Spiced lentil fritters made from chana dal, fried until crunchy and served with coconut chutney.

Murukku: Crispy, spiral-shaped rice flour snack seasoned with cumin, sesame, and other spices. A South Indian favorite.

Chakli: A spiral-shaped savory snack made from rice and urad dal flour, deep-fried to perfection.

Khakra: Thin and crunchy Gujarati flatbreads made from wheat flour, often seasoned with various spices.