By Krati Purwar
January 31, 2024
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Hunger pangs in between meals are quite common, and if you beat it with junk food or unhealthy snacks, it can affect your health and lead to weight gain and other issues. Here are a few healthy Indian snacks that ensure you overcome hunger pangs without losing your appetite for your next meal.
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Roasted chana is the best snack that you can consume when acting hangry. It is loaded with spiced masala along with lemon juice and coriander leaves, making this dish mouth-watering.
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Made with gram flour, dhokla is a lightweight breakfast and snack option. It has fibre to help you regulate your bowel movements and does not kill your appetite for the next meal.
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Some of the Indian chaat options are not just lip-smacking but healthy. Bhelpuri is made with fluffed rice mixed with tangy-spicy chutneys, boiled potatoes, and roasted peanuts.
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Like bhelpuri, you can make sprouts. Load them with sliced onions, boiled potatoes, chopped tomatoes, fresh coriander leaves, chaat masala, and lemon juice. You will be good to go.
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Yes, you can bake samosa. Instead of deep frying it, you can use an air fryer or microwave oven to cook dough filled with a mix of spiced boiled potatoes. Pair it with your favourite chutney.
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Khakhra is like papad and a healthy Gujarati snack. It is a perfect alternative to packaged junk food. It comes in various flavours, including garlic, methi, and pav bhaji.
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Roasted makhana seasons with salt and black pepper are the healthiest Indian snacks. They are lightweight, easy on the stomach, and help you beat hunger pangs.
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