Oil-Free Snacks For Your Next Teatime Munching  

By Deepali Verma

June 8, 2024

Embracing a healthier lifestyle often includes choosing oil-free snacks that are both nutritious and delicious. Here are five oil-free Indian snacks that you can easily make at home. 

Dhokla 

A steamed, fermented cake made from rice and chickpea flour, Dhokla is light, fluffy, and packed with flavour. It's typically seasoned with mustard seeds, green chilies, and coriander, making it a perfect savory snack. 

Khandvi 

Thin, rolled, and savoury, Khandvi is made from gram flour and buttermilk, cooked and spread thinly before being rolled and garnished with coconut, sesame seeds, and fresh coriander.  

Idli 

Soft, steamed rice and lentil cakes, Idlis are a staple breakfast item. They are not only oil-free but also very nutritious and easy to digest, often served with chutney and sambar.  

Bhelpuri 

A popular street food, Bhelpuri is a crunchy mix of puffed rice, vegetables, and tangy tamarind sauce. It's a satisfying, oil-free snack that offers a variety of flavours. 

Gol Gappa 

Also known as Pani Puri, these crispy, hollow puris are filled with a spicy, tangy water and chickpea mixture, making them a refreshing and zesty oil-free treat.