Healthy Indian snacks ideas to satisfy hunger pangs

Snacking is a birthright of every human being, agreed? No matter how full you are, you ought to take one when someone offers you chips or a box of doughnuts is revolving in the office. And soon, that one piece turns into a handful and then a mouthful. These snacks might satisfy your taste buds for some time, but what about the guilt that follows? Because let’s be honest, these snacks ain’t very good for your body. 

While you need a mid-meal snack daily, we recommend you choose your snack wisely by grabbing a healthier version. Healthy does not necessarily mean boring. With a blend of perfect Indian spices like chaat masala, Kasuri methi, mustard seeds, and sesame seeds, you can make any snack delicious, even the healthy ones that usually lack fried oil and other unhealthy sauces. We are here to prove the same. We will share some healthy Indian snack ideas for low-fat, heart-healthy options. 

Besan khandvi

Let’s begin the list with a lightweight, non-fried, yet delicious snack called besan Khandvi. This well-liked snack belongs to Gujarat and is made with healthy ingredients like yoghurt, sesame, mustard seeds, and chickpea flour. Steamed khandvi is seasoned with a variety of spices. Khandvi weighs about 100 grammes and has roughly 200 calories per serving. This tasty snack is nutrient-rich, gluten-free and high in protein. So, a Khandvi in the evening helps you satisfy your hunger cravings and blood pressure. Other nutrients included in khandvi include fibre, manganese, zinc, iron, and calcium. It’s a perfect portable snack because it offers a good balance of protein and carbohydrates and can be packed and carried anywhere along with no mess, only deliciousness.

Suji squares

Next on the list is another lightweight snacking option called sooji squares. Sooji or Suji is one of the most underrated ingredients. This versatile ingredient is usually kept at the back of the kitchen counter because people use it rarely, mainly when they wish to eat suji Halwa or maybe for idli, probably if you are on the southern side. But you know it gives some really tasty yet healthy snacks that you can enjoy every day. One of them is sooji squares/ sooji pockets. Semolina, peas, beans, carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, and potatoes combine in these shallow-fried cutlets. Try these sooji squares if you’re seeking a nice, light snack. 

Corn chaat

How can we complete the list without adding any chaat option when talking about healthy snacks? Hence, presenting you with a chaat full of flavours, nutrition and will definitely fill your tummy when hunger strikes. We are talking about corn chaat. This is one snack that you can have without loading yourself with guilt. Another benefit? Well, its preparation takes not more than 15 minutes. All you have to do is combine corn kernels with chopped vegetables like cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onion, then add some chaat masala and lime juice as per your taste. Tada! Your everyday healthy snack is ready in no time. Of course, you can alter the selection of vegetables, but it will still taste amazing. 

Dosa

Now, let’s pick a snack from our southern states, adding dosa to the list. Dosa, a favourite in the South, is famous everywhere. It is a snack made with batter produced from fermented rice and urad dal. Moong dal that has been sprouted, oats, quinoa, ragi, and semolina can all be used in various ways. A single plain dosa has 133 calories, most of which come from proteins and carbohydrates. Then there are several options when it comes to stuffing a dosa. Dosa is another versatile food that provides iron, potassium, and calcium. However, we do advise you to cook dosas at home because they are far healthier and less greasy than the ones served in eateries.

Baked samosa

Yes, people, you that that right, baked samosa, that’s really a thing! Samosa is one such snack that can make you weak in the knees, even though it’s richly soaked in oil. Perhaps the king of Indian munchies is the samosa. Although it has Northern Indian roots, it occurs in a variety of forms. When you choose the fried form of this delectable food, you will consume a lot of calories, but fortunately, a baked samosa can still satiate your needs without the fat. One baked samosa has 120 calories and is high in fibre. Potatoes and peas stuffing will provide you with a lot of vitamin C. In addition to the potato and pea filling, you can choose from additional nutritious options, including paneer or paneer with mixed vegetables and season it with Kasuri methi. This will improve the samosa’s nutritional value while also enhancing its flavor.

With that, it’s a wrap. Next time when hunger strikes, make sure you make a healthy snack choice. 

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