Evening snacks are a delightful part of Indian cuisine, often enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.

 Evening snacks are a delightful part of Indian cuisine, often enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.

### 1. **Samosa**

   - **Description:**

                                   A crispy, deep-fried pastry filled with a spiced potato mixture. Samosas are a favorite snack across India, enjoyed with tamarind chutney or mint chutney.

 - **Key Ingredients:**

                                  All-purpose flour, potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, coriander powder, garam masala, green chilies, ginger, oil.

### 2. **Pakora (Bhaji)**

   - **Description:**

                               Pakoras are deep-fried fritters made from various vegetables like onions, potatoes, spinach, or cauliflower, dipped in a spiced gram flour batter. They are perfect for a rainy evening.

- **Key Ingredients:**

                                 Gram flour (besan), onions or other vegetables, carom seeds, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, oil.

### 3. **Aloo Tikki**

   - **Description:**

                            Aloo Tikki is a popular North Indian snack made from boiled and mashed potatoes mixed with spices. The combination is molded into patties and shallow-broiled until firm.

 - **Key Ingredients:**

                        Potatoes, green chilies, coriander leaves, chaat masala, cumin powder, bread crumbs, oil.

### 4. **Chilli Paneer**

   - **Description:** 

                              A popular Indo-Chinese snack, Chilli Paneer is made by tossing paneer cubes in a spicy sauce with bell peppers and onions. It can be served dry as a snack or with gravy as a main dish.

 - **Key Ingredients:**

                              Paneer, bell peppers, onions, garlic, soy sauce, green chilies, cornflour, vinegar, oil.

### 5. **Dhokla**

   - **Description:** 

                                A steamed, savory cake made from fermented chickpea batter, Dhokla is a light and fluffy snack that’s popular in Gujarat but enjoyed all over India. It's often garnished with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and grated coconut. 

- **Key Ingredients:**

                            Gram flour (besan), yogurt, ginger-green chili paste, turmeric, baking soda, mustard seeds, curry leaves, grated coconut.

These snacks are perfect for satisfying evening cravings and are great for sharing with family and friends.