By Heta Joshi
February 13, 2024
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It is vital to incorporate healthy snacks in one’s daily diet to ensure overall fitness and well-being. Certain Gujarati specialties, apart from tasting delicious are also considered healthy as they are steamed. Let’s explore.
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This fluffy specialty is typically made from besan. You can also add superfoods to the batter, such as green spinach and moong dal, to create a healthy and appetizing snack.
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Handvo is a savoury cake created by blending and steaming several vegetables. The cooking technique, coupled with its high vegetable content, makes handvo a tasty and nourishing snack.
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Muthiya is a bite-sized delicacy made using methi and spices, including turmeric and chillis. Not only is this dish bursting with flavour but it is also high in nutritional content.
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Khandvi is primarily made from gram flour; rice flour is also used in certain variations of the dish. Pair khandvi with green chutney to enjoy a healthy and filling snack.
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This vibrant, green spiral-shaped delicacy is cherished for its crispy taste. It is prepared by steaming colocasia leaves, making it a healthy and plant-based snack option.
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This delicacy striking white delicacy is made from a rice and urad dal batter. Season it with chilli and pepper to savour a delicious and nutritious snack.
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This is a steamed rice flour dish that resembles a porridge. The spices in the dish lend this healthy snack flavour, elevating its taste profile.
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