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New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANSlife): Road trips are a relieving getaway from the daily structured routines we often find ourselves engulfed in, an escape to find new paths in our lives as we slowly cruise down the highway and let the heart wander to find its peace and happiness.

Road trips are happy and can get happier and more enjoyable when we keep our energy levels high and in their healthiest lane.

We all get those drive munchies, the urge to munch on something as our happy bodies drop their energies, craving for the bite of a delicious snack and getting our energies cruising again. It is important to note that eating junk or processed food should be strictly avoided as it can make you sick during your journey.

Rohit Mohan Pugalia, Co-Founder of The Rooted Co shares a list of seven healthy and energy-filled snacks you'd be fighting for right after the fight to shotgun the passenger seat.

1. Muesli Bars: Snacks made of muesli get your healthy gears up and give you energy for all your fun rides. A Muesli bar is quick to make and delicious to taste. Early morning trip and fancy a healthy snack? Then Muesli with fibre-rich nutrition will warm your heart with happiness and prepare you for the fun trip ahead; just a little prep and you have the bars ready to go.

2. Peanut Butter Granola: Filled with fibre-rich rolled oats, protein-packed peanut butter, crunchy roasted peanuts & black raisins, peanut butter granola is rich in essential minerals. It adds a dazzle of deliciousness and health to one's heart. Granola is a must-have snack for a road trip you wish to enjoy to the fullest. A healthy tummy makes a happy heart, and a happy heart knows how to enjoy life's journey through all the trips it makes.

3. Protein Bars: Our next healthy snack on the list are protein bars rich in fibres and protein from nuts, oats, multi-grains, and dry fruits. Protein bars are energy bars that provide an instant energy boost during the tiring leg of road trips. Just grab your favourite protein bar recipe and start making a protein bar of your choice.

4. Mixed Dry Fruit: Add a little masala, use them for garnishing or have them as they are! When mixed, a combination of dry fruits such as almonds, cashew nuts, dried dates, dried figs, walnuts, pistachios, etc., become an Indian snack that everyone has always loved to munch on during trips of all kinds. With different flavours hitting the taste buds, this snack gets better every time you eat it. Dry fruits are packed with rich fibres, protein, and vitamins. They help lift your immunity and maintain a healthy heart.

5. Granola Cookies: Cookies for those who love texture, crackles, and a taste that lifts your mood, a layer of texture on the outside covers the wholesome health benefits of granola baked on the inside, these cookies made out of healthy granola will keep you energised and the drift the junk cravings away.

6. Hummus and carrot are excellent protein-packed, fibre-rich and nutritional value snacks that will help keep your belly full and happy. One of the reasons to suggest this as a road trip snack is that you often want to eat something simply because you're bored on the road. In addition, hummus is full of B vitamins which may increase energy and reduce fatigue as your body is already running on low energy since all you've been doing is sitting in the same spot for hours. And carrots are the perfect dipping stick that will keep you busy without making a mess; your body will love this hummus-carrot combo.

7. Lotus seeds, popularly called Makhana, can be an ideal option for road trips. These fluffy and delectable small bits are gluten-free; the best part is that they're super tasty. You can easily pack roasted and spiced makhanas for your road trip. Lotus seeds are a highly nutritious snack packed with essential components, including proteins, fibres, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Makhana is an ideal addition to the diet to boost mental and physical wellness.

A road trip doesn't end anywhere; it stays with you as a memory of joy and happiness. Filled with fun, laughter, adventure, stories, and, to top it all off, are healthy snacks filled with love to share and cherish forever. No one said it, but healthy snacks make a happy road trip happier.

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Snacking is a habit we all share! We all have the deep desire to munch on something while doing tasks, watching a movie or even when we are getting bored. Even when we are walking around our house, we can't help but sneak out something to eat from the kitchen. That's how much we Indians love to snack! Our love for snacks made us find some exciting recipes you can make from urad dal. Urad dal, also known as black gram, is a pulse that is quite common in the Indian pantry. While we are used to eating it as dal, a lot of popular Indian snacks are actually made from urad dal! So, if you have excess urad dal at home, then you can easily whip up these snacks.

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Here Are 5 Urad Dal Snack Recipes:

1.Urad And Moong Dal Papad

If you are someone who loves to eat papads, then this urad dal papad will make for a tasty snack! This papad is a yummy combination of moong dal and urad dal. The use of dals makes it extra crunchy and delicious.

Click here for the full recipe for Urad And Moong Dal Papad.

2. Urad Dal Vada

These vadas are soft and masaledaar on the inside and crunchy on the outside. To make these vadas, you'll need to make a fine paste of soaked urad dal and mix chopped onions, green chillies and sooji and then fry dollops of the batter till it is crisp.

Click here for the full recipe for Urad Dal Vada.

3. Oats And Urad Dal Appe

If you thoroughly enjoy South Indian flavours, then you'll love to snack on these appes. These appes are made from a flavourful mixture of urad dal and oats. The round and fluffy appes make for the ideal bite-sized snack.

Click here for the full recipe for Oats And Urad Dal Appe.

4. Baked Kachori

This popular street food is known for its crispiness and its delicious stuffing! The masala stuffing is a delicious mixture of urad dal, red chilli powder, fennel seeds, coriander powder and hing. Every bite of this crispy kachori will give you a spicy delight.

Click here for the full recipe for Baked Kachori.

5. Medhu Vada

Another exciting South Indian snack, medu vada is extremely popular in the country. These deep-fried fritters are made from urad dal and are often served with coconut chutney and sambhar. Medu vadas are also enjoyed for breakfast.

Click here for the full recipe for Medhu Vada.

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If you are someone who is following a weight loss diet or someone who always likes to indulge in all things healthy, these recipes might not be fit for you. Fret not! Here we bring you protein-rich snacks made with rajma. These snacks are perfect to binge on, guilt-free. Let's get started with the list. Take a look.

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Here're 5 Protein-Rich Rajma Snacks You Must Try:

1. Rajma Kebab - Our Recommendation

Love kebabs? This kebab right here, is a combination of both health and taste. To make this, take a bowlful of boiled rajma beans, add gram flour, some spices and mash it by using your hands. Shallow fry the kebabs and they are done. These kebabs do not need long hours of marination. Find the recipe here.

2. Rajma Patty Burger

Crispy on the inside and mushy on the outside, this recipe makes for a perfect dish to enjoy your weekend. You can serve it as a starter at any given occasion. Pair it with your favourite dip and enjoy! Click here.

3. Rajma Sandwich

Got some leftover rajma at home? Worry not! Here we bring you a sandwich recipe in which you can utilise your leftover rajma. To make this, take out the liquid gravy from the rajma. Then spread dry rajma on the bread slice, add cheese, tomato slices, some salt and pepper to taste, and toast or grill the bread to make a yummy sandwich. Isn't that super easy? Try it out!

4. Rajma Sprout Salad

Now we all know that rajma, also called kidney bean, is a treasure trove of nutrients, so you should include more of it in your diet. Considering this, here we bring you a salad recipe that is sure to tantalise your taste buds and satiate your appetite. Sprinkle some chaat masala, squeeze some lemon on top - and your salad is ready. Click here.

5. Rajma Chaat

Now who said chaat can't be healthy? Here we bring you a chaat recipe loaded with protein and other essential nutrients. Ps: you can also use your leftover rajma to prepare this chaat recipe. Wondering how? Take a look.

Now that you know all the recipes, try them at home and let us know how they turned out in the comments below. Happy Weekend!

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Here Are 5 Urad Dal Snack Recipes:

1.Urad And Moong Dal Papad

If you are someone who loves to eat papads, then this urad dal papad will make for a tasty snack! This papad is a yummy combination of moong dal and urad dal. The use of dals makes it extra crunchy and delicious.

Click here for the full recipe for Urad And Moong Dal Papad.

2. Urad Dal Vada

These vadas are soft and masaledaar on the inside and crunchy on the outside. To make these vadas, you'll need to make a fine paste of soaked urad dal and mix chopped onions, green chillies and sooji and then fry dollops of the batter till it is crisp.

Click here for the full recipe for Urad Dal Vada.

3. Oats And Urad Dal Appe

If you thoroughly enjoy South Indian flavours, then you'll love to snack on these appes. These appes are made from a flavourful mixture of urad dal and oats. The round and fluffy appes make for the ideal bite-sized snack.

Click here for the full recipe for Oats And Urad Dal Appe.

4. Baked Kachori

This popular street food is known for its crispiness and its delicious stuffing! The masala stuffing is a delicious mixture of urad dal, red chilli powder, fennel seeds, coriander powder and hing. Every bite of this crispy kachori will give you a spicy delight.

Click here for the full recipe for Baked Kachori.

5. Medhu Vada

Another exciting South Indian snack, medu vada is extremely popular in the country. These deep-fried fritters are made from urad dal and are often served with coconut chutney and sambhar. Medu vadas are also enjoyed for breakfast.

Click here for the full recipe for Medhu Vada.

Try out these urad dal snacks and let us know which one is your favourite in the comments section below!

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Evenings are all about indulging in your favourite snacks along with a cup of steaming hot chai. And why not? We all deserve this reward after a long day at work. Tea-time feels like a mini vacation where you can just sit back for a few minutes and just relax with some delectable snacks and tea. If you look around and explore, you will find a plethora of snacks to devour. For instance, samosa, pakoda, bonda, and more. However, all these aforementioned snacks are deep-fried and laden with calories.

If you are someone who is following a weight loss diet or someone who always likes to indulge in all things healthy, these recipes might not be fit for you. Fret not! Here we bring you protein-rich snacks made with rajma. These snacks are perfect to binge on, guilt-free. Let's get started with the list. Take a look.

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Here're 5 Protein-Rich Rajma Snacks You Must Try:

1. Rajma Kebab - Our Recommendation

Love kebabs? This kebab right here, is a combination of both health and taste. To make this, take a bowlful of boiled rajma beans, add gram flour, some spices and mash it by using your hands. Shallow fry the kebabs and they are done. These kebabs do not need long hours of marination. Find the recipe here.

2. Rajma Patty Burger

Crispy on the inside and mushy on the outside, this recipe makes for a perfect dish to enjoy your weekend. You can serve it as a starter at any given occasion. Pair it with your favourite dip and enjoy! Click here.

3. Rajma Sandwich

Got some leftover rajma at home? Worry not! Here we bring you a sandwich recipe in which you can utilise your leftover rajma. To make this, take out the liquid gravy from the rajma. Then spread dry rajma on the bread slice, add cheese, tomato slices, some salt and pepper to taste, and toast or grill the bread to make a yummy sandwich. Isn't that super easy? Try it out!

4. Rajma Sprout Salad

Now we all know that rajma, also called kidney bean, is a treasure trove of nutrients, so you should include more of it in your diet. Considering this, here we bring you a salad recipe that is sure to tantalise your taste buds and satiate your appetite. Sprinkle some chaat masala, squeeze some lemon on top - and your salad is ready. Click here.

5. Rajma Chaat

Now who said chaat can't be healthy? Here we bring you a chaat recipe loaded with protein and other essential nutrients. Ps: you can also use your leftover rajma to prepare this chaat recipe. Wondering how? Take a look.

Now that you know all the recipes, try them at home and let us know how they turned out in the comments below. Happy Weekend!

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Published on Aug 24, 2022 09:08 PM IST

Check out these amazing PCOS friendly snacking options which are super healthy yet delicious.

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ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

People with PCOS often avoid eating between long meals thinking it is not healthy. But fueling up on well-planned meals and snacks throughout the day prove to be helpful as snacks can form a bridge between one meal to the next. They provide you with additional nutrition and energy. And they can prevent you from overeating or bingeing later on. When choosing snacks it is important to keep in mind the ingredients. Prefer having snacks that are a good source of protein, fibre and nutrition. Avoid having processed, fried or high sugar snacks. Here are some of the PCOS-friendly snacking options which you can add to your diet. (Also read: Delicious chocolate recipes for gluten-free snacking )

1. PCOS-friendly pancakes

(Recipe by Avantii Deshpaande, Clinical Nutritionist)

Pancakes made from millets are a super healthy breakfast. Fluffy Millet Pancakes are simple to make and are eggless, gluten-free, and sugar-free. These gluten-free pancakes are a great way to kick-start your day. Millets help in regulating blood glucose levels, and weight loss and promote digestion.

Ingredients:

• Millets- 1 cup

• Buttermilk- 1 cup

• Baking powder- 1/2 tsp

• Jaggery- 1/2 cup

Method:

-Take a bowl and pour Millets, and buttermilk and mix it.

-Add baking powder and jaggery into the batter and mix it well.

-Add water to make it of flowing consistency.

-Heat a pan. add a ladle full of the batter to the pan about 8 inches.

-Smear butter on the sides and turn over.

-Serve it with honey or fresh berries.

2. Quinoa poha

(Recipe by Parag Kumawat, Fitness Coach and Nutritionist)

The quinoa poha recipe is healthy and easy to make. It contains 9 gm of protein and 8 gm of fat. Quinoa is rich in antioxidants, which can prevent damage to your heart and other organs and poha is a good source of carbohydrates, packed with iron and rich in fiber.

Ingredients :

- Quinoa Raw - 50 gm

- Cooking Oil - 5 gm

- Teaspoon Black Mustard Seeds (Rai)- 1/2 tsp

- Chopped Green Chilly (optional)- 1/2

- Few dry leaves of Kadi Patta

- Chopped Onion- 30 gm

- Chopped Potato- 20 gm

- Chopped carrot- 50 gm

- Green Pea- 20 gm

- Turmeric- 1/2 tsp

- Capsicum- 20 gm

- Salt as per taste

- Lime juice- 1 tsp

- Some Green Coriander

Method:

- Take 50 gm of quinoa and Boil it for 7-8 minutes; once it is boiled, remove access water.

- In a pan, add 5 gm cooking oil, 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds, 1/2 chopped green chilly, a few kadi Patta, 30 gm chopped onion, and 20 gm chopped potato and sauté it for five mins.

- Then cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for five mins.

- After that add, 50 gm chopped carrot, 20 gm Green Pea, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 20 gm capsicum, and salt.

- Again, sauté for five mins. And close the pan with a lid for 3-4 mins.

- Add lime juice and green coriander; your quinoa Poha is ready to serve.

3. Blueberry Muffins

(Recipe by Instagram/pcosnutritionplan)

Blueberry muffins are a great snacking option to satisfy all your sugar cravings without spiking your blood sugar levels. It is healthy as well as delicious. They are gluten and sugar-free and low in refined carbohydrates.

Ingredients:

• Almond - 2 and 1/2 cups

• Coconut flour- 2 tbsp

• Chopped walnuts- 1/3 cup

• Organic eggs- 3

• Coconut oil- 1/4 cup

• Jaggery- 1/4 cup

• Organic frozen blueberries- 1 cup

• Baking powder- 1 tsp

• Vanilla extract- 1 tsp

• Organic unsweetened almond milk- 1/2 cup

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

2. In a medium size mixing bowl, combine almond meal, coconut flour, baking powder, walnuts and Latvia.

3. In a separate smaller bowl, whisk eggs and stir in vanilla, almond milk and melted butter.

4. Pour wet ingredients into the flour mixture and combine.

5. Scoop into 10-12 muffin patties and bake for 25-35 minutes or until golden.

6. Serve it with blueberries.

4. PCOS-friendly pasta

(Recipe by Emily Trimm, Dietitian Specialized in PCOS Nutrition)

Who doesn't love pasta? You can eat this delicious and healthy pasta with PCOS. It is made up of healthy ingredients and contains 35g of net carbs and 20g of protein. Therefore, you can make it a part of your PCOS journey without any second thoughts.

Ingredients:

Roasted red peppers- 1 Jar

Basil leaves- 1/2 cup

Walnuts- 2 tbsp

Lemon juice- 1 tbsp

Nutritional yeast- 1 tsp

Salt- 1/4 tsp

Extra virgin olive oil- 3 tbsp

Chickpea pasta- 1 bowl

Kale leaves- 1 cup

Method: ⁠⁠

1. Add the roasted red peppers, basil, walnuts, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and olive oil to a food processor and blend until combined and no large chunks remain.⁠⁠

2. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Be sure to reserve the starchy cooking liquid before draining.⁠⁠

3. Meanwhile, add the red pepper sauce and kale to a pan over medium heat and cook until the sauce starts to thin and the kale wilts down.⁠⁠

4. Stir the starchy cooking liquid into the sauce then add the cooked pasta and stir to coat the noodles. Divide between plates and enjoy!⁠⁠

5. Vanilla chocolate chip cookies

(Recipe by Cory Ruth, Dietician and Women's health expert)

Enjoy your PCOS diet with soft vanilla cookies. They are made with protein-rich almond flour and flaky sea salt. It's a must-try healthy yet tasty recipe for all fitness lovers.

Ingredients:

• Melted coconut oil- ⁣⁣1/4 cup

• Butter- 1/2 cup

• Coconut sugar⁣- 3/4 cup

• Vanilla⁣⁣- 2 tsp

• Eggs- 1 ⁣⁣

• Salt- 1/2 tsp ⁣⁣

• Baking soda- 1/2 tsp⁣⁣

• Cinnamon⁣⁣- 1/4 tsp

• Almond flour- 2 cups⁣⁣

• Gluten-free flour- 2 cups ⁣⁣

• sugar-free chocolate chips- 1/2 cup

• Flaky salt for garnish- 1sp

⁣⁣Method:

1. First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper⁣⁣

2. In an electric mixer, cream together coconut oil, butter, and sweetener. Add in vanilla and eggs and mix until incorporated.⁣⁣

3. Add in the sea salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Then add in 1 cup of almond flour. Mix. Then add in the remaining cup of almond flour and mix. 4. Next, add in the first cup of gluten-free flour and mix well, then mix in the remaining cup of gluten-free flour and beat until fully incorporated.⁣⁣

5. Mix in chocolate chips, roll into balls and place on cookie sheets 3” apart. Bake for 10-13 mins or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool 10 mins before serving.

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Snacking is maybe one of American’s favorite pastimes. We snack when binge-watching our favorite shows, we snack for comfort, and we snack when that midday energy slump sneaks up. According to a Mintel survey, close to 95% of Americans eat at least one snack every day, and 50% snack two to three times a day.

While snacking can be a great way to boost your nutrition, it can also backfire: choosing high-calorie, high-carb snack foods, such as potato chips, cookies, candy, and soda can lead to weight gain and, in the case of diabetes, higher blood sugars. Can and should people who have diabetes eat snacks? Read on to find out!

Why snack?

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health defines a snack as “any food eaten between main meals.” And there are a lot of reasons as to why people snack: feeling hungry, having low energy, craving a particular food, or feeling stressed, anxious, or bored. For some people with diabetes, snacking is a way to keep blood sugar levels more stable during the day and overnight. Other people who need to make sure they keep up with their nutrition, including those who need to gain weight, or people who have certain health conditions may need to snack to meet their nutrient and calorie needs.

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Snacking “smartly”

Snacking can get a bad rap, and not surprisingly: typical snack foods tend to be less than healthy. Also, “side effects” from snacking may include weight gain, being unable to eat a meal, and filling up on ultra-processed foods that are high in sodium, unhealthy fats, and refined carbs, which can have a negative effect on health. The good news, though, is that, when done thoughtfully, you can reap the benefits of snacking. You may find that snacking helps you more easily:

• Manage your weight
• Manage your diabetes
• Boost your nutrition
• Keep your energy levels up

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Snacking tips

So, how can you be smart about your snacking? Try these tips.

Consider your diabetes treatment plan.

If you manage your diabetes with healthy eating and physical activity, or certain types of diabetes pills, such as metformin, you may not need to eat a snack. On the other hand, if you take insulin or diabetes pills called sulfonylureas, snacking may be recommended to help you prevent low blood sugars. Your health care team can help you figure out if snacking is a good choice for you.

Think about timing.

Another factor to keep in mind is your daily schedule. A general rule of thumb when it comes to eating with diabetes is not go too long without eating. For example, if you eat breakfast at 6 a.m., and lunch isn’t until 1 p.m., fitting in a late morning snack can keep blood sugar levels steady and keep your hunger level in check, too. On the other hand, if you eat dinner at 7 p.m. and you go to bed at 9 pm, you probably don’t need a bedtime snack. (But then again, you may need a snack depending on your blood sugar levels.)

Stay focused.

It’s not uncommon to snack somewhat mindlessly while doing certain things, such as watching TV, perusing social media, or hanging out with friends. Before you know it, you’ve eaten several handfuls of tortilla chips or crunched your way through a sleeve of cookies. Make a point to pay attention to what and how much you eat in situations such as these.

Count those carbs.

If you carb count, a general guideline for choosing a snack is to aim for about 15 grams to no more than 30 grams of carb. Examples of 15 grams of carb include: a small piece of fruit, 3/4 cup light-style yogurt, 4-6 crackers, 3 cups of popcorn, or 1 frozen fruit bar. You may need more or less carb, depending on factors such as your age, weight, activity level, and how well your diabetes is doing. Ask your dietitian for a list of 15-gram carb snacks, and be sure to read food labels to know how much carb you’re getting from your favorite snack foods.

Portion snacks out.

Snacking on healthy foods can be a great way to help you manage your diabetes, fit in fiber, vitamins and minerals, and even help you drop a few pounds. But things can go awry (meaning, you end up consuming more calories and carbs than you realize) if you eat right out of the box or package. Think about portioning your snacks into a small bowl, or try pre-bagging your snack using plastic snack bags.

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Keep tabs on your hunger.

There may be times when the hungry horrors hit and you really need a quick snack. Resist the urge to grab a bag of chips or a handful of cookies. Instead, reach for healthy snack foods that are low in carb and that can squelch those hunger pangs at the same time. Good choices include: a hard boiled egg, raw veggies dipped in low-fat cottage cheese, celery sticks spread with peanut butter, string cheese, a handful of nuts, or hummus and low-carb crackers.

Go easy with emotional eating.

We often see TV shows depicting an upset person who reaches in the freezer for a pint of ice cream. This is a classic example of emotional eating! If you head for the ice cream (or chips or peanut butter jar) when you’re upset, stressed or bored, you may be eating for emotional reasons, and not because you’re truly hungry. Think about what you might do differently the next time you are upset, sad, anxious or bored. Decide to go for a walk, or call up a friend, take some deep breaths or work on a hobby. Any emotional relief from eating is short lived, and afterwards, you may feel badly after realizing how much you ate.

Sip away.

If you’ve already had your snack or prefer not to eat one, but aren’t quite feeling satisfied, pour yourself a drink of water, seltzer water, or herbal tea. Drinking a beverage can fill you up and keep you hydrated at the same time.

Finally, consider your own eating preferences and schedule. Maybe you prefer eating several small meals rather than three main meals. Or maybe you really enjoy an evening snack with your partner. Let your dietitian and health care provider know — they can help you come up with a healthy eating schedule and possibly make some tweaks to your diabetes medications to fit your lifestyle.

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Want to learn more about snacking and diabetes? Read “National Nutrition Month: Smart Snacking” and “Smart Snacking With Diabetes.”

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The key ingredient in those delectable crispy treats, such as Murukku, Crispy cutlets and patties, and gluten-free pancakes and cakes, is rice flour. Most home cooks and bakers use all-purpose flour, gramme flour (besan), and rice flour when they require a trustworthy ingredient. 

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You must try homemade rice flour because it is pure and gives regular foods a fantastic texture, whether you eat gluten-free or not. Use it in a variety of meals, including pancakes, steamed foods, bakes, and snacks. You'll start using it more frequently after giving it a try. Additionally, you can use it for your cosmetic requirements! With this handmade rice flour, you may create your own organic face packs, body scrubs, and face scrubs. 

What Is Rice Flour 

Rice flour is merely a fine powder that is produced when raw rice is ground. The most common type of rice used to make rice flour is white rice, though you can also find brown rice that has been milled and sticky rice flour. Different stages of milling are possible: coarse, semi-coarse, fine, and super fine. Rice that has been ground finely or very finely is typically referred to as flour, but rice that has been ground coarsely is typically referred to as rice powder. 

Asian food, particularly South Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cuisines, depend heavily on rice flour. In addition, there are a variety of effective starches. However, rice flour is a common ingredient in many recipes, from baking to binding and thickening. For starters, unlike gram flour, chickpea flour, or any other nut-based flours, rice flour does not provide taste to the meal. Rice flour blends into the food like all-purpose flour does, so you never taste or notice it. Second, rice flour is the way to go if you're attempting to avoid or cut back on processed flours like all-purpose flour or cornstarch. This substitute works nicely in a wide variety of dishes. 

Since it is a common ingredient in Asian cuisine, rice flour is mostly available in India and other south-east Asian nations. In recent decades, Asian foods have become increasingly popular on a global scale. This flour is offered in well-known grocery stores in the US and Europe, where home cooks can purchase it to explore recipes from many cultures. For a variety of reasons, some people do not like store-bought rice flour very much. For them, nothing beats freshly prepared rice flour that contains no additives. Additionally, making it is really simple. 

Here is the recipe:  

Ingredients 

1 cup rice (basmati, masuri, jasmine or any other variety) 

Water for soaking 

Method 

Fill a bowl with water and add the rice. After giving the rice a good rub, drain the water. Several times, repeat the rinse. Drain into a strainer. Leave it in the strainer for five minutes after gently shaking off the excess water. On the cloth, spread the rice out and let it dry until it is crunchy. Alternately, add it to a pan and cook the rice for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring occasionally over medium heat. Later, lower the temperature and roast the food until crispy. It takes roughly six to seven minutes. Add to a grinder jar once it has cooled. until the rice grains are reduced to a fine powder, grind for intervals. Alternately, pulse the rice in the grinder if you want coarse flour. Transfer the flour to a fine flour sieve, then set it over a sizable mixing bowl. If there are some coarse grains, sieve the flour and add them to the grinder. Again, grind. Re-grind the sieved flour if your grinder isn't strong enough. You get extremely fine flour as a result. Rice flour can be kept at room temperature for two months in an airtight, dry glass container. Refrigerate and it can be stored for a year.  

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Evenings wouldn’t be complete without a cup of tea and a plate of some hot snacks. Parippu vada, sukhiyan, baji, uzhunnu vada, bonda and pazhampori...the list of Malayalis’ beloved snacks just goes on and on. TNIE reporter Mahima Anna Jacob explores some of the best and favourite spots of foodies in town. 

‘Luv’ is all we need
While doing BCA, Luvin knew that he wasn’t ready for a 9 to 5 job. The youngster had plans to start something on his own. Zeroing down on several options Luvin now runs a business that focuses exclusively on freshly-fried cutlets. “I started with a tea stall. It was my mother, Jaya Sabu, who suggested the idea of selling cutlets. Her cutlets are honestly an out-of-the-world experience. I have been selling my mother’s cutlets for the past two years,” says the 24-year-old.  

Luvin now sells hot fried cutlets in a food truck set up in Kakkanad. “I was hesitant selling cutlets at first considering the current food market. However, people started buying around six of them at one go. That gave me confidence,” says Luvin.  But what’s so special about these small-sized snacks? “Though it is deep fried, the cutlets won’t have much oil and it’s super crispy,” says Luvin. In addition to his mother’s tips, Luvin’s research now has brought almost 20 recipes of cutlets, including, paneer tangy, Asian beef, Italian chicken cheese, prawns, and more. These crispy delights are available in varied shapes as well. 

Just like old times 
Over the years, the bustling broadway has changed quite a lot. However, the Bharath Coffee House near the sidewalk remains the same. Since 1956, the space has witnessed drastic changes happening on Broadway. But never once did the coffee house decide to give the quaint space a makeover. The British architecture and big walls with black and white images of Ernakulam Broadway of the yore all make BCH a special place in the hearts of every Kochiite. Started by Gopalakrishnan Rao, BCH is now being run by his sons, Muraleedharan and Haridas.

“We haven’t made any drastic change to the menu and made sure to retain those food items that are native to Kerala,” says Muraleedharan. The evening snack menu too hasn’t changed. Neatly stacked in a glass-lit almirah are pazham pori, uzhunnu vada and sukhiyan. However, one of the main items for which people travel distances is not kept on display-the iconic veg cutlets. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with one bite, the beetroot-filled cutlet will entice your taste buds. “We serve the cutlets based on orders. Some people come from other places just to have our cutlets. There have been instances of people leaving with a heavy heart if cutlets are unavailable,” says Muraleedharan.

Down the memory lane
The sweet smell of pazhampori (banana fritters), delectable egg baji, and bread toast from the ‘Kanjana Milma’ shop near T D Road would make one want to stop and grab a bite immediately. Their day couldn’t get any better than those savoury snacks with a cup of hot tea. It’s been almost 40 years since K Babu has been serving tasty snacks to Kochiites. Located on T D Road, the place holds nostalgia for many students in the city. “I’ve been making snacks since I was 13 years old. I used to work at a small shop opposite this shop. I started this shop when I turned 24,” he says.

What started as a small shack has now turned out to be one of the most famous tea shops in Kochi. Earlier it was his wife Kanjana who used to make the shop’s famous savouries. However, for the past 22 years, Babu has been managing the shop all by himself after his wife met with a tragic accident. “She has been at home since then. Half of what I earn here is spent on her medicines,” says Babu. Though the shop has stacks of bread toast, undampori, bonda, and ulli vada, it’s the crispy pazham pori and vegetable-filled egg baji the most popular items here. Everything costs just Rs 10.

24-hour snack haven
Maheshwari’s little tea store in Vyttila is something of an addiction for the people nearby. “We frequently prepare each item throughout the day. If we make more at a time, what if they get wasted,” says Maheshwari. This modest-looking tea shop is located in a corner down the Vyttila flyover. Even during a scorching hot afternoon, one can find a queue of customers here munching on pazham pori and sukhiyan. Maheshwari and her husband Murugan have been running the small outlet for the past ten years. From 9am to 10pm Maheshwari handles the business, afterwards, Murugan takes over. “We can’t afford to keep staff. So we both are working hard to lead a happy life,” says Maheshwari.

Malabari delights
Hoja Mukku in Alibaba comes with the goodness of Thalassery. Kaipola, mutta nirachath, unnakaaya, pazham nirachath and elanchi have been ruling the taste buds of Kochiites for some time now. “Other evening snacks are available in abundance everywhere. Authentic Thalassery snacks are seldom found in Kochi. So, each special snack here has a lot of takers,” says Pharvees P, incharge of Alibaba & 41 Dishes, Snacks are cooked in two separate batches here.

Road to success
Twenty-six-year-old Essekku Muthu runs the Sree Gopika Veg Restaurant in the city. Not one, but all three of them are famous for their evening snacks. Essekku and his parents came to the city from Tirunelveli decades ago. First, they did odd jobs to make their ends meet. In 2010, his father Paramasivan and his mother Maariyamma started a makeshift tea stall. That is how his trysts with snacks began.  Following the recipes of Maariyamma, the outlet in Ponnurunni prepares more than 20 varieties of evening munchies.

In the morning, a batch of sukhiyan, parippu vada and uzhunnu vada is made. And in the evening, there’s a steady flow of people for their pazhampori, mulaku baji, ila ada, kozhukatta and more. “Of the lot, our uzhunnu vada is the show stealer. Unlike making the batter thick we add some amount of water to loosen it out,” he says. What goes well with these items? It’s a cup of hot steaming tea, made with fresh milk. “The milk comes from our farm,” he adds.

Traditional treats
In Kerala households, grandmothers usually make the 4 pm snacks. With a steaming hot cup of tea, a bite of sweet achappam or churuttu is a go-to evening munchy for many. That’s why Ammachi’s Palaharam is so famous in Kerala households. The wholesale shop has been running for the past 10 years in Ernakulam. The business is run by brothers, Jacob Mathew and Shanthy Mathew. “Our father, late Kuruvilla T Mathew, ran a provisional cum bakery store in Ranni. So when we grew up, we continued the same line of business,” says Jacob. The best seller items at the store are the famous Kottayam churuttu and achappams. “Unlike the round-shaped ones, our achappams are square-shaped. In one packet there will be 27 of them and it costs just D 55. An entire family can munch on this light sweet flavour, perfect for those who prefer low-sugar snacks in the evening,” adds Jacob.

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Evenings wouldn’t be complete without a cup of tea and a plate of some hot snacks. Parippu vada, sukhiyan, baji, uzhunnu vada, bonda and pazhampori...the list of Malayalis’ beloved snacks just goes on and on. TNIE reporter Mahima Anna Jacob explores some of the best and favourite spots of foodies in town. 

‘Luv’ is all we need
While doing BCA, Luvin knew that he wasn’t ready for a 9 to 5 job. The youngster had plans to start something on his own. Zeroing down on several options Luvin now runs a business that focuses exclusively on freshly-fried cutlets. “I started with a tea stall. It was my mother, Jaya Sabu, who suggested the idea of selling cutlets. Her cutlets are honestly an out-of-the-world experience. I have been selling my mother’s cutlets for the past two years,” says the 24-year-old.  

Luvin now sells hot fried cutlets in a food truck set up in Kakkanad. “I was hesitant selling cutlets at first considering the current food market. However, people started buying around six of them at one go. That gave me confidence,” says Luvin.  But what’s so special about these small-sized snacks? “Though it is deep fried, the cutlets won’t have much oil and it’s super crispy,” says Luvin. In addition to his mother’s tips, Luvin’s research now has brought almost 20 recipes of cutlets, including, paneer tangy, Asian beef, Italian chicken cheese, prawns, and more. These crispy delights are available in varied shapes as well. 

Just like old times 
Over the years, the bustling broadway has changed quite a lot. However, the Bharath Coffee House near the sidewalk remains the same. Since 1956, the space has witnessed drastic changes happening on Broadway. But never once did the coffee house decide to give the quaint space a makeover. The British architecture and big walls with black and white images of Ernakulam Broadway of the yore all make BCH a special place in the hearts of every Kochiite. Started by Gopalakrishnan Rao, BCH is now being run by his sons, Muraleedharan and Haridas.

“We haven’t made any drastic change to the menu and made sure to retain those food items that are native to Kerala,” says Muraleedharan. The evening snack menu too hasn’t changed. Neatly stacked in a glass-lit almirah are pazham pori, uzhunnu vada and sukhiyan. However, one of the main items for which people travel distances is not kept on display-the iconic veg cutlets. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with one bite, the beetroot-filled cutlet will entice your taste buds. “We serve the cutlets based on orders. Some people come from other places just to have our cutlets. There have been instances of people leaving with a heavy heart if cutlets are unavailable,” says Muraleedharan.

Down the memory lane
The sweet smell of pazhampori (banana fritters), delectable egg baji, and bread toast from the ‘Kanjana Milma’ shop near T D Road would make one want to stop and grab a bite immediately. Their day couldn’t get any better than those savoury snacks with a cup of hot tea. It’s been almost 40 years since K Babu has been serving tasty snacks to Kochiites. Located on T D Road, the place holds nostalgia for many students in the city. “I’ve been making snacks since I was 13 years old. I used to work at a small shop opposite this shop. I started this shop when I turned 24,” he says.

What started as a small shack has now turned out to be one of the most famous tea shops in Kochi. Earlier it was his wife Kanjana who used to make the shop’s famous savouries. However, for the past 22 years, Babu has been managing the shop all by himself after his wife met with a tragic accident. “She has been at home since then. Half of what I earn here is spent on her medicines,” says Babu. Though the shop has stacks of bread toast, undampori, bonda, and ulli vada, it’s the crispy pazham pori and vegetable-filled egg baji the most popular items here. Everything costs just Rs 10.

24-hour snack haven
Maheshwari’s little tea store in Vyttila is something of an addiction for the people nearby. “We frequently prepare each item throughout the day. If we make more at a time, what if they get wasted,” says Maheshwari. This modest-looking tea shop is located in a corner down the Vyttila flyover. Even during a scorching hot afternoon, one can find a queue of customers here munching on pazham pori and sukhiyan. Maheshwari and her husband Murugan have been running the small outlet for the past ten years. From 9am to 10pm Maheshwari handles the business, afterwards, Murugan takes over. “We can’t afford to keep staff. So we both are working hard to lead a happy life,” says Maheshwari.

Malabari delights
Hoja Mukku in Alibaba comes with the goodness of Thalassery. Kaipola, mutta nirachath, unnakaaya, pazham nirachath and elanchi have been ruling the taste buds of Kochiites for some time now. “Other evening snacks are available in abundance everywhere. Authentic Thalassery snacks are seldom found in Kochi. So, each special snack here has a lot of takers,” says Pharvees P, incharge of Alibaba & 41 Dishes, Snacks are cooked in two separate batches here.

Road to success
Twenty-six-year-old Essekku Muthu runs the Sree Gopika Veg Restaurant in the city. Not one, but all three of them are famous for their evening snacks. Essekku and his parents came to the city from Tirunelveli decades ago. First, they did odd jobs to make their ends meet. In 2010, his father Paramasivan and his mother Maariyamma started a makeshift tea stall. That is how his trysts with snacks began.  Following the recipes of Maariyamma, the outlet in Ponnurunni prepares more than 20 varieties of evening munchies.

In the morning, a batch of sukhiyan, parippu vada and uzhunnu vada is made. And in the evening, there’s a steady flow of people for their pazhampori, mulaku baji, ila ada, kozhukatta and more. “Of the lot, our uzhunnu vada is the show stealer. Unlike making the batter thick we add some amount of water to loosen it out,” he says. What goes well with these items? It’s a cup of hot steaming tea, made with fresh milk. “The milk comes from our farm,” he adds.

Traditional treats
In Kerala households, grandmothers usually make the 4 pm snacks. With a steaming hot cup of tea, a bite of sweet achappam or churuttu is a go-to evening munchy for many. That’s why Ammachi’s Palaharam is so famous in Kerala households. The wholesale shop has been running for the past 10 years in Ernakulam. The business is run by brothers, Jacob Mathew and Shanthy Mathew. “Our father, late Kuruvilla T Mathew, ran a provisional cum bakery store in Ranni. So when we grew up, we continued the same line of business,” says Jacob. The best seller items at the store are the famous Kottayam churuttu and achappams. “Unlike the round-shaped ones, our achappams are square-shaped. In one packet there will be 27 of them and it costs just D 55. An entire family can munch on this light sweet flavour, perfect for those who prefer low-sugar snacks in the evening,” adds Jacob.

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Check out the healthy and tasty gluten free chocolates for gluten free snacking.

Gluten-free chocolates for gluten-free snacking(HT Gallery)

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

The proteins in wheat, rye, barley, and triticale are referred to as gluten. It is what gives bread, pasta, and pastries their wonderful texture. However, avoiding gluten is crucial if you have a gluten intolerance. A gluten-free diet might be difficult to follow. Determining which foods are acceptable to eat and which should be avoided demands strict attention and diligence. There aren't many gluten-free snack options available in the market and those that are either cost a lot of money or have excessive calorie or sugar content. (Also read: Recipe: Satiate your dessert cravings with vegan and gluten-free blondies )

For people following a gluten-free diet, sweets, like chocolate, can be challenging because many of them are produced with wheat, barley malt, or other frequently gluten-containing substances. Making your own gluten-free snacks at home is the best option because it is more affordable, allows you to modify them to your preferences and add your favourite ingredients and sugar levels. Additionally, you are not limited to eating packaged meals as your next snack.

In a conversation with HT lifestyle, Akshay Sandu and Tamara Dsouza, The Conscious Baker, suggested few gluten free chocolates for gluten free snacking, that doesn't have any refined sugar or flour products and offers a complete answer for all of your dietary demands without sacrificing nutritional content and you can easily make it at home.

1. Almond butter date balls (vegan/gluten-free)

Almond butter date balls (vegan/gluten-free)(istockphoto)

Makeup to 12

Ingredients:

80 g almond butter

12 dates, pitted and chopped

75 g ground almonds

10 g Dutch cocoa powder

5 g vanilla

25 g chocolate chips

20 g desiccated coconut (lightly toasted)

Method:

Place the almond butter, dates, ground almond, cocoa powder and vanilla in a food processor and blitz lightly till it comes into a mass. Remove from the food processor and mix in the chocolate chips lightly. Divide into 12 portions and roll into a round ball. Toss into the coconut and place it onto a paper cup. And your almond butter date balls are ready to serve.

2. Chocolate oat bars (vegan, gluten-free)

Chocolate oat bars (vegan, gluten-free)(gettyimages)

Makes 16 bars

Ingredients:

150 g 70% dark chocolate (vegan and gluten free)

50 g peanut butter

60 g date syrup

120 g almond butter

130 g jumbo rolled oats, toasted (gluten free)

25 g coconut flakes, lightly toasted

Method:

Grease an 8’’square frame with olive oil and place on a silicon mat. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate, stirring every 15 seconds. When nice and smooth, add the nut butters and microwave again for 30 seconds. Stir in the maple syrup and mix well. Add the toasted oats and coconut flakes and mix till everything is well coated with the chocolate mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared frame and level with a spatula. Chill in a refrigerator for about 2 hours. Run a knife on the edges of the frame and remove it. Cut neatly into 16 bars.

3. Banana chocolate cake (vegan /gluten free)

Banana chocolate cake (vegan /gluten free)(pixabay)

Makes about 10 portions

Ingredients:

7 g flax meal

30 g water

225 g ripe bananas

120 g olive oil

150 g erythritol

120 g almond milk

5 g vanilla

240 g gluten free flour

7 g baking soda

3 g baking powder

2 g salt

20 g cocoa powder

30 g chocolate chips

Method:

Preheat oven to 160° C. Grease the molds and line with butter paper. Soak the flax seeds in water for 5 minutes. Add all the ingredients except the chocolate chips along with the flax into a food processor and blitz for 2 minutes till nice and smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips lightly. Pour the batter into the lined mold and tap lightly. Put into the oven and bake for up to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before demolding. Let cool for 6 hours before slicing.

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India is a country of diverse cultures, cuisines, and tastes. But when it comes to snacking, people from every region like to binge on chatpata chaats, crispy namkeens, and greasy fried food, paired with their chai or coffee. Think of your evening cuppa with snacks like samosa, bhajia, vada pav, bonda, and more. Craving already, aren’t you? 

The list is never-ending, but are all these snacks healthy? Well, we know they aren’t. Most of these snacks are deep-fried and made with unhealthy ingredients such as maida. Regular consumption of these can result in weight gain and can also be harmful for our health.  

No, we aren’t asking you to let go of snacking completely, but what if we give you healthier alternatives to snacks, which are also super delicious? Here are five desi low-calorie snacks that you can relish guilt-free. 

1. Steamed Healthy Chana Chaat 

Take all your chatpate spices along with lemon juice, and toss them with steamed chickpeas and peanuts. And your yummy chaat is ready. Isn’t that the simplest and quickest snack ever? 

2. Corn Bhel 

Give your bhel puri a healthy spin by adding in the goodness of corn, which is another popular snacking food that we love to gorge on. The corn chaat is super quick and easy to make, and can be a crunchy, zesty addition to your evening snacking. 

3. Roasted Makhana 

Fox nuts coated with a flavourful spice-mix including chilli flakes, olive oil, jeera, and salt sounds like an interesting spin to your pan-fried makhanas? Well, you can also customise the spice-mix as per your choice or simply have it as is. Makhanas are known to be super healthy, and can be a great addition to your snack time. 

4. Baked Multigrain Chakli 

Chakli is a crispy, deep-fried snack, hugely popular in Maharashtra and Gujarat, and is similar to Tamil Nadu's 'Murukku'. It gets the name 'Chakli' from the their shape which is closely related to 'Chakkar', which means whirl or spiral in Hindi. While it is typically made of rice flour, gram, or ground lentils, this one here is made with five flours - jowar, bajra, water chestnut, sago, and sattu - and is lightly spiced with chilli, cumin, and sesame. It makes for a healthy snack as instead of frying, this is baked. 

5. Roasted Thin Poha Chivda 

Chivda is one of the most popular snacks to go with chai. It is basically any Indian namkeen that is roasted or lightly fried, and is loved by those who like to munch often to satiate untimely hunger pangs. This particular poha chivda is made by dry roasting poha and other ingredients together - including chana dal, coconut pieces, peanuts, and curry leaves.

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It is just a myth that vegetarians don't have many options to satisfy their cravings. How else do you think they manage to resist the temptation of a juicy chicken tikka or a meaty mutton seekh kebab? Even Punjabi cuisine, which is more popular for its varied non-veg snacks like barrah kebab and Amristasri fish, offers a whole host of lip-smacking vegetarians delights that keep all the vegetarians hooked. From Amritsari kulcha to paneer tikka, you can find so many enticing veg snacks that can even dwindle the preferences of a hardcore non-vegetarian.

Also Read: 7 Spicy Punjabi Snacks You Can Make In Just 30 Minutes, Or Maybe Less!

Punjabi cuisine brims with some mouth-watering vegetarian snacks that one can't help but reach out for another helping. After all, no one can let slide the urge to taste those typical Punjabi flavours.

Here Are 7 Punjabi Vegetarian Snacks Recipes You Must Try:

1. Amritsari Kulcha - Our Recommendation

The city of Amristar is a foodie's paradise and the famous Amritsari kulcha is one of the major attractions for a vegetarian. Now you can make it in your own kitchen with this simple recipe. Click here.

2. Punjabi Samosa

We love samosa - always have and always will. But this Punjabi-style samosa will take your love for the popular Indian street food to a whole new level. Expect lots of spices, crunch of peas and cashews in it, and we are sure you'll keep making it again and again. Click here for the recipe.

3. Matthi

You might have known about the Rajasthani mathri but visit any Punjabi household, and you'll always find a box of ajwain-flavoured matthi, ready to be served almost every day with chai. Want to make it for yourself? Try this recipe.

4. Aloo Tikki

Aloo tikki has our heart, forever. This Punjabi snack has ruled our snacks menu since we remember and it's never going to change. Here's the recipe for spicy Punjabi aloo tikki you need to bookmark.

5. Paneer Tikka

Paneer marinated in a pool of spices and cooked in a tandoor is something that no one can resist. Make this Punjabi veg snack as a party starter and see your guests raving about it. Click here for the recipe.

6. Chana Kulcha

This combo meal works just as well as a small meal to curb hunger till dinner time. Flavourful chane paired with fluffy kulchas is a popular dish from the Punjab region, which you can make too. Here's the recipe.

7. Chatpati Aloo Chaat

Crispy aloo topped with chatpata masala along with onions and lemon juice is all you need to sate your in-between-the-meals cravings. It is easy to make and worth every bite. Click here for the recipe.

These recipes offer a slice of Punjab like no other. Enjoy the electrifying flavours of Punjabi cuisine in the comfort of your home.

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India is a country of diverse cultures, cuisines, and tastes. But when it comes to snacking, people from every region like to binge on chatpata chaats, crispy namkeens, and greasy fried food, paired with their chai or coffee. Think of your evening cuppa with snacks like samosa, bhajia, vada pav, bonda, and more. Craving already, aren’t you? 

The list is never-ending, but are all these snacks healthy? Well, we know they aren’t. Most of these snacks are deep-fried and made with unhealthy ingredients such as maida. Regular consumption of these can result in weight gain and can also be harmful for our health.  

No, we aren’t asking you to let go of snacking completely, but what if we give you healthier alternatives to snacks, which are also super delicious? Here are five desi low-calorie snacks that you can relish guilt-free. 

1. Steamed Healthy Chana Chaat 

Take all your chatpate spices along with lemon juice, and toss them with steamed chickpeas and peanuts. And your yummy chaat is ready. Isn’t that the simplest and quickest snack ever? 

2. Corn Bhel 

Give your bhel puri a healthy spin by adding in the goodness of corn, which is another popular snacking food that we love to gorge on. The corn chaat is super quick and easy to make, and can be a crunchy, zesty addition to your evening snacking. 

3. Roasted Makhana 

Fox nuts coated with a flavourful spice-mix including chilli flakes, olive oil, jeera, and salt sounds like an interesting spin to your pan-fried makhanas? Well, you can also customise the spice-mix as per your choice or simply have it as is. Makhanas are known to be super healthy, and can be a great addition to your snack time. 

4. Baked Multigrain Chakli 

Chakli is a crispy, deep-fried snack, hugely popular in Maharashtra and Gujarat, and is similar to Tamil Nadu's 'Murukku'. It gets the name 'Chakli' from the their shape which is closely related to 'Chakkar', which means whirl or spiral in Hindi. While it is typically made of rice flour, gram, or ground lentils, this one here is made with five flours - jowar, bajra, water chestnut, sago, and sattu - and is lightly spiced with chilli, cumin, and sesame. It makes for a healthy snack as instead of frying, this is baked. 

5. Roasted Thin Poha Chivda 

Chivda is one of the most popular snacks to go with chai. It is basically any Indian namkeen that is roasted or lightly fried, and is loved by those who like to munch often to satiate untimely hunger pangs. This particular poha chivda is made by dry roasting poha and other ingredients together - including chana dal, coconut pieces, peanuts, and curry leaves.

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5 High-Protein Vegetarian Snacks You MUST Add To Your Diet - CurlyTales

Protein is very important for building strength after training and maintaining a healthy weight.  For vegetarians, it’s really hard to find protein-rich food options. Protein is usually associated with meat, but macros are also found in vegetarian foods such as dairy, legumes, nuts, and seeds. So, we got you five high-protein vegetarian snacks that will give you that much-needed protein boost. Check them out!!

1.  Almonds

Almonds are a great source of protein and vitamin B2. Eating a handful of almonds is a great plant-based snacking option that you can eat instead of potato chips.

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2. Ragi Cookies

Ragi is rich in dietary fibre and is an ideal food for diabetics. Additionally, ragi flour is rich in iron, protein, and antioxidants. Ragi cookies are extremely easy to make and are a healthy alternative to eat with your evening chai. Business Class Vistara Passengers Can Now Enjoy Healthy Food Options Like Greek Salad & Ragi Bread

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3. Roasted Chickpeas

Chickpeas are an excellent source of vegetable protein and are an excellent food for those who do not eat meat or animal products. To satisfy your midnight hunger pangs you can have a bowl of some roasted chickpeas. Roasted chickpeas also have a significant amount of protein.

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4. Wheat Khakhras

We’ll get those cravings to chew something savory yet crunchy and crispy. In those scenarios instead of having fried chips, go for wheat khakhras. Khakhras are easily available in the market nowadays. You can choose your favorite flavor of khakhras also. But go for the wheat ones.

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5. Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin Seeds are another excellent source of protein. You can consume pumpkin seeds by adding them to salads also. But to satisfy your munching cravings, you can roast them at home. Just sprinkle some olive oil, salt, and spices, in and then bake at 175°C (350°F) for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.

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