5 Indian Snacks That Complement Beer

By Krati Purwar

July 30, 2025

It’s International Beer Day on August 1, so you have an excuse to enjoy the liquor. This year, have it with Indian snacks. Here is a list of dishes you can pair with beer and enjoy over the weekends.

Chilli Chicken

This Indo-Chinese recipe is known for its sweet, salty, spicy, and umami notes. It pairs well with beer and helps to balance its bold notes.

Amritsari Fish Fry

Marinated fish is fried until it is crispy. This North Indian, flaky snack goes well with a glass of beer.

Aloo Tikki

Crispy aloo tikki or hara bhara kebabs complement the bold notes of beer, even the slight bitter flavour.

Masala Papad

Masala papad, topped with chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander, and spices, is a light yet flavorful crunch that's excellent with beer.

Murukku

These savoury, spiral-shaped, deep-fried snacks made from rice flour or lentil flour are incredibly crunchy and seasoned with spices like cumin or sesame.