Desi Hot Dog Recipe: An Indian-Style Twist On The Classic

By Rajlakshmi

January 7, 2026

Juicy and saucy, the hot dog is a delicious snack which is famous worldwide. The snack is served widely at parties and small get-togethers. It is made with your preferred meat or veggies, whichever you like the most. An Indian twist to this recipe includes a lot of spices and chutneys, perfect for a quick snack!

Ingredients

4 hot dog buns An oven grill ½ cup chopped beet roots ½ cup chopped carrots ½  cup chopped cucumbers ½ cup chopped onions 1/4 cup of feta crumbles English mustard sauce, as needed 1-2 lettuce leaves Mayonise, as needed

Ingredients

Shredded meat of your choice 1 tomato, finely chopped 1–2 green chillies, finely chopped 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste ½ tsp red chilli powder ½ tsp garam masala Salt to taste Butter or oil Green chutney Tomato ketchup

Step 1

In a pan with heated oil or butter, sauté chopped green chillies with ginger-garlic paste.

Step 2

Cook the capsicum and onions until they are just beginning to soften.

Step 3

Add tomatoes, garam masala, salt, and red chilli powder; simmer until the masala becomes saucy.

Step 4

Toss thoroughly for two to three minutes after adding the sausages or shredded spiced meat.

Step 5

On a tawa, lightly toast the hot dog buns with butter.

Step 6

Inside the buns, spread chutneys (mayo, ketchup, or green chutney).

Step 7

Pour in the heated masala mixture, top with chaat masala, and serve hot.