Banish that bread pakora that has become your 5 pm tea-time snack; savour these high energy, low calorie treats instead! Try these healthy Indian snack recipes instead.
Of all cereals and millet, finger millet (or ragi) has the highest amount of calcium (344 mg %) and potassium (408 mg %). Adding millet to your diet is a healthy option, but why have boring kanji? Try this nutrient-packed ragi dish instead.
Wash and soak rice and dal separately, in water for 4 to 6 hours.
Then grind them separately by adding little water at a time to a smooth paste. Transfer them to a large container.
Now add ragi flour and salt. Mix well. Cover and let it ferment overnight.
The next morning, the batter would be risen. Fold it well, and add baking soda and mix well.
Now grease idli moulds and pour a ladleful of batter into each mould and place it in a steamer. Steam it for 8 to 10 minutes till it is done. Insert a skewer to check.
After the idlis are ready, let them cool and then cut them into four slices. Set aside.
In a pan, heat oil. Add rai, let it splutter; add dry red chilies and saute for a second.
Add curry leaves and onions. Add all chopped vegetables and spices. Let the mixture cook for a few minutes before adding idlis pieces. Don’t stir too hard or you’ll break the idlis. Pack them in lunch box with some mint or tomato chutney.
Nutritional Value
Total calorie count 114 kcal
Protein 3.6 g,
Fat 0.4 g
#2 Sweet Potato Chaat / Shakarkandi ki Chaat
Sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamins and minerals and a great source of fiber, which keep you staying full for longer. If you’re looking for a tangy and sweet pick-me-up, they go perfect with chaat masala, chillies and lime juice.
Ingredients
½ kg shakarkandi, boiled, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp chaat masala
1 tbsp chilli powder
1 tbsp jeera (cumin) seeds, roasted and powdered
1 tbsp rock salt (sendha namak)
Lemon juice-to taste
2-3 green chillies, finely-chopped
Cubed cucumber and apples
Coriander leaves, chopped, to garnish
Method
Mix all the ingredients together, adjusting spices according to taste and serve.
Nutritional Value:
Total calorie count 55 kcal
Protein- 0.8 g, Fat 0.5 g
#3 Soya tikki
Soy is high in protein, vitamins, minerals and insoluble fiber and especially beneficial for those on a vegetarian diet. Using soya instead of potato as a base for tikki ensures your snack will be full of flavor and healthy.
Ingredients
½ cup kabuli chana (white chick peas), boiled and drained
½ cup soya granules
1 tbsp mint leaves (pudina), finely-chopped
1 tsp green chillies, finely-chopped
1 tsp ginger (adrak), finely chopped
1 tsp oil
Salt to taste
Method
Soak the soya granules in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and squeeze out all the water.
Blend together the kabuli chana, soya nuggets and mint, in a blender to a smooth paste.
Add green chilies, ginger, salt and mix well.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into round, flat tikkis. Cook them on a non-stick pan using a little oil till both sides are golden brown. Serve hot with chutney of your choice.
Nutritional Value
Total calorie count 222 kcal
Protein 17 g
Fat 9.4 g
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Really good one
wonderful I have tried sweet potato chat …
Easy and great tip for healthy snacks
Good
Nice info
Useful
Helpful to keep ourselves healthy nd befitter
Good, helpful to keep ourselves healthy nd be fitter.
Thank you, good recipe
Protein Intake is very essential now a days to keep you healthy …. Looking for more recipes pertaining to same
Hi Chirag, We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. Keep following our blogs.
Awesome it is
Dear Rahul, thanks for sharing your feedback.
Nice article
Loved the healthy snacks recipe , looking forward to read more…
Good one
Good options.will surely try rspecially soya tikki
Nice
Great recipes
Nice to know sime food with great effect
Soya tikki seems to be the best one…:)
Nice tip ????
Really good article
Really good one
Nice way to make healthy idli !! Will definitely try !
That is really a good article on changing traditional evening time snack. Worth reading it
Nic
Excellent tips. I love to cook and these tips help me to cook healthy food. Thanks a lot Healthyfy apps.
Excellent tips. I love to cook and this type of tips help a lot to cook good healthy food.
Thanks a lot Healthyfy apps.
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