🧀🍗 Appetizer Platter Recipe
🌟 A delicious mix of finger foods, dips, and bite-sized treats to kick off any meal or celebration in style!
🕐 Prep Time: 30 mins
🍽️ Serves: 4–6 people
✅ Ingredients
You can mix and match these ideas depending on your preferences. Here’s a well-balanced platter with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
🔥 Hot Appetizers
1. Paneer Tikka (Veg)
200g paneer cubes
Yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili, turmeric, garam masala, lemon juice
Marinate 30 mins, grill or pan-fry until golden.
2. Chicken Tikka / Nuggets
200g boneless chicken cubes or frozen nuggets
Marinate with yogurt, chili powder, lemon juice, and tandoori masala.
Grill or shallow-fry until cooked.
3. Veg Spring Rolls or Samosas
Ready-made or homemade.
Fry or bake until crispy.
🧊 Cold & Fresh Add-ons
4. Cheese Cubes & Olives
Cubed cheddar or mozzarella
A mix of black & green olives
5. Veggie Sticks
Carrot, cucumber, bell peppers, celery
Arrange in bunches with dip
6. Fresh Fruits
Grapes, apple slices, strawberries – for a refreshing touch
🥣 Dips & Sauces
Include 2–3 of these for flavor variety:
Mint chutney or green dip
Spicy mayo or garlic aioli
Hummus or cheese dip
Tomato ketchup or BBQ sauce
🧺 Assembly Instructions
Use a large platter or wooden board. Place small bowls in the center for dips.
Arrange hot items (like paneer tikka, chicken tikka, rolls) in one section. Keep a little space between them.
Fan out the cold items (cheese, fruits, veggie sticks) around the hot items.
Garnish with lemon wedges, fresh mint, or coriander.
Toothpicks or mini skewers help make it easy to grab.
💡 Tips & Variations
Want it fully vegetarian? Swap chicken for mushroom tikka or soya kebabs.
Add some nachos or mini papdi chaat for an Indian twist!
Make it elegant by using mini shot glasses for dips or chutneys.
For a themed platter (like Mediterranean or Indian), match the dips and items accordingly.
🎉 Perfect For:
House parties
Game nights
Festival get-togethers
Starters before lunch or dinner