Veggie nuggets recipe – crispy, healthy & easy to make at home

If you’re craving a delicious snack that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these Homemade Veggie Nuggets are the perfect choice! Made with a wholesome blend of potatoes, carrots, peas, sweet corn, and aromatic Indian spices, this recipe is not only kid-friendly but also a great party starter. Whether you’re preparing an evening snack, packing tiffin for kids, or serving guests, these nuggets guarantee irresistible crunch and amazing flavour. And when fried in Purti Sunlife Oil, they turn perfectly golden and light!

 

A Brief History of Veggie Nuggets

While chicken nuggets became famous in the 1950s in the U.S., the vegetarian version gained popularity much later, thanks to global fusion cuisine and the rise of healthier eating habits. In India, veggie nuggets have evolved into a beloved snack because they blend traditional Indian spices with a Western-style crunchy bite. Over time, households began experimenting with different vegetables and flavour combinations, making veggie nuggets not just a snack, but a favourite comfort food across age groups. Today, they’re a staple in parties, cafés, and home kitchens, especially for parents looking for a healthy snack option for kids.

 

Recipe: Crispy Homemade Veggie Nuggets (Serves 3–4)

 

Ingredients

• – For the Veggie Mix
• – 1 cup boiled & mashed potatoes
• – ½ cup grated carrots
• – ½ cup boiled sweet corn (lightly crushed)
• – ¼ cup finely chopped beans
• – ¼ cup green peas (boiled & mashed)
• – 2 tbsp coriander leaves
• – 1 tsp ginger paste
• – 1 green chilli, finely chopped (optional)
• – ½ tsp black pepper
• – 1 tsp chilli flakes
• – ½ tsp garam masala
• – ½ tsp chaat masala
• – ½ tsp salt (adjust as needed)
• – 2 tbsp cornflour
• – 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• – For Coating
• – 3 tbsp cornflour
• – 3 tbsp water (for slurry)
• – Breadcrumbs (as needed)

 

For Frying

Purti Sunlife Oil (for deep or shallow frying)

 

How to Make Veggie Nuggets – Step-by-Step

 

Step 1: Prepare the Veggie Mixture

• – In a mixing bowl, add mashed potatoes, grated carrots, chopped beans, crushed sweet corn, and mashed green peas.
• – Add ginger paste, green chilli, pepper, chilli flakes, garam masala, chaat masala, salt, and coriander leaves.
• – Mix well.
• – Add 2 tbsp cornflour and 2 tbsp breadcrumbs.
• – Combine everything into a smooth, non-sticky dough.

 

Tip: If the mixture feels wet, add a little extra breadcrumbs.

 

Step 2: Shape the Nuggets

• – Take small portions of the veggie dough.
• – Shape into rectangle nuggets or fun shapes like stars, circles, or hearts (kids love these!).
• – Refrigerate the shaped nuggets for 10-12 minutes.
• – This helps them firm up and prevents breaking while frying.

 

Step 3: Coat the Nuggets

• – Prepare a slurry by mixing 3 tbsp of cornflour with 3 tbsp of water.
• – Dip each nugget into the slurry.
• – Roll immediately in breadcrumbs for a crunchy coating.
• – For extra crispiness, dip once more and recoat with breadcrumbs (double-coating method).

 

Step 4: Fry to Golden Perfection

• – Heat Purti Sunlife Oil in a kadhai or pan on medium flame.
• – Gently slide the coated nuggets into hot oil.
• – Fry until they turn golden brown and crispy.
• – Remove and place on tissue paper to drain excess oil.
• – Serving Suggestions

 

Serve the nuggets hot with:

Mint mayo, Spicy ketchup, Cheese dip

 

You can also:

• – Add them to kids’ lunchboxes
• – Serve as a party starter
• – Pair with evening tea or coffee
• – Use them as stuffing for wraps or burgers