By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
November 5th, 2023
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Planning to entertain this Diwali? Besides the mithai, your snacks should be on point too! Consider low-calorie options made with alternative ingredients or air-fried items that care scrumptious but don't come with added carbs.
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Baking samosas is a great way to skip the oil. Just brush 2 tsp of oil on all sides and bake in a preheated oven at 180ºc for 15 minutes on each side until they're golden brown
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Serving chaats at your Diwali party? Swap aloo with sweet potatoes which are not just delicious, but can also aid digestion
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An air fryer is your best bet for healthy snacks; air fry your pakodas and fritters instead of using a kadhai so you can make do with minimal oil
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Prepare some savoury khakhra snacks topped with seasoned and roasted veggies and serve with some tangy chutney
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Mix your roasted makhana with almonds and salted cashews to make a party mix which be paired with cocktails
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Instead of a flour base, use oats or millets as your cutlet base and top them off with some oats for added crunch
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Instead of sweet condensed milk use a sugar-free dulce de leche to make coconut laddoos for Diwali and top it off with chocolate flakes!
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