Quick Punjabi Snacks: 15-Minute Crispy Munchies To Pair With Your Tea

By Garima Johar

June 14, 2026

Evening tea-time calls for crispy snacks. Skip the summer heat with 15-minute snack options and still enjoy your beverage. To make the most of your chai time, try these quick Punjabi snacks options.

Pakore

Be it bread pakora or vegetable pakoras, you can make a besan batter and deep fry to get a crispy snack.

Papdi Chaat

Just mix dahi with spices, add papdi and garnish with sev and pomegranate.

Aloo Tikki

For aloo tikki, make a mixture of mashed potatoes, onions, and spices and shallow fry the patties.

Masala Papad

Heat a papad, top it with chopped vegetables, shredded paneer, and spices and serve the masala papad.

Chilla

Chilla is not only quick to make but is also healthy, especially when mixed with chopped vegetables.