10 Popular North Indian Non-Veg Snacks in Winter

Seekh Kebab

• Description: Minced meat (usually mutton or chicken) mixed with spices, herbs, and skewered, then grilled or baked.
• Best Served With Mint chutney, onion rings, and naan.

Chicken Pakora

• Description: Boneless chicken pieces marinated in a spiced batter, then deep-fried until crispy.
• Best Served With Tamarind chutney or green chutney.

Mutton Samosa

• Description: A savory pastry stuffed with spiced minced mutton, fried until golden and crispy.
• Best Served With Mint chutney or ketchup.

Tandoori Fish

• Description: Fish marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked in a tandoor (clay oven) to achieve a smoky flavor.
• Best Served With Onion salad, lemon wedges, and mint chutney.

Chicken Tikka

• Description: Chicken pieces marinated in a mixture of yogurt, spices, and herbs, then grilled to perfection.
• Best Served With Green chutney and onion salad.

Keema Pao

• Description: Spicy minced mutton cooked with onions, tomatoes, and green chilies, served with soft pav (bread rolls).
• Best Served With Lemon wedges and coriander chutney.

Mutton Shami Kebab

• Description: Small, round kebabs made from minced mutton, dal (lentils), and spices, pan-fried until crispy.
• Best Served With Green chutney or pickled onions.

Fish Amritsari

• Description: Marinated in a spiced batter, then deep-fried until crispy, a popular winter snack from Punjab.
• Best Served With Onion salad and a squeeze of lemon.

Chicken Malai Tikka

• Description: Boneless chicken marinated in cream, yogurt, and mild spices, then grilled to a soft, tender finish.
• Best Served With Mint chutney and a fresh salad.

Mutton Kachori

• Description: Deep-fried pastry stuffed with a spicy mutton filling, a savory snack popular in Delhi and Lucknow.
• Best Served With Tamarind chutney or mint chutney.

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