Perfect Pairings: Classic Indian Snacks with Masala Chai

RIVANSHI RAKHRAI

Deep-fried savory snack made with spiced besan-coated bread slices stuffed with boiled, mashed, and spiced potatoes.

Bread Pakoda

Popular Gujarati snack of fermented gram flour (besan), steamed and garnished with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies.

Dhokla

Spicy pan-fried snack made from mashed and spiced potato discs, topped with curd, sev, onions, lemon juice, and green chutney.

Aloo Tikki

Flaky pastry filled with spicy lentil, pea, or potato mixture, seasoned with cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds, best served with imli chutney and masala chai.

Kachori

Triangular pastry filled with spiced mashed potatoes, deep-fried and enjoyed with chai and chutney.

Samosa

Specialty from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, made with deep-fried flattened rice combined with sautéed and spiced green peas, garlic, and green chillies.

Chura Matar

A crispy snack made from refined flour, seasoned with salt, carom seeds, kalonji, chilli powder, and pepper, and deep-fried.

Mathri

A popular tea-time snack featuring sliced onions mixed with spiced besan, deep-fried to a crunchy, golden perfection.

Pyaz Pakoda