Potato chops are a festive, comforting snack made with seasoned mashed potatoes wrapped around a flavourful chicken mince filling. Each chop is coated in crunchy crumbs and pan-fried until golden. These delicious bites are perfect for gatherings, tea-time treats, or as a crowd-pleasing starter for your Christmas party.

Platters are excellent party appetisers because they provide easy, varied snacks in one go. This chicken snacks platter recipe mixes frozen snacks with fresh creations (like tandoori chicken bites) to balance variety with effort. You can choose any frozen chicken snack (for example, popcorn instead of the nuggets listed here), but ensure you have a balance of flavours and textures. For example, crispy pakoras with soft kebabs, and so on.

Alleppey fish curry is a traditional dish from the coastal region of Kerala, famous for its bold spices, a touch of sourness, and a creamy coconut sauce. Made with fresh fish, raw mango or tamarind, and aromatic curry leaves, this curry strikes a perfect balance between heat, tang, and creaminess. It’s a comforting curry that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or soft appams.