Maintaining blood sugar levels to the required level before the next meal of the day increases the importance of snacks. Healthy snacks between meals not only maintain your appetite but also prevent you from overeating. When it comes to choosing healthy snacks of Indian origin, there are many good options and they are full of nutrition, let’s know such healthy snacks:
Dosa
Everyone likes dosa. This dish is made from rice and urad dal batter. Varieties can be brought from sprouted moong dal, oatmeal, ragi, and semolina. It would be better if you make dosa at home as it will be much healthier and less oily than the dosa made in the restaurant.
Saddle roll
It is the most popular street food and mouth-watering Indian snack in Bengal. When the saddle roll is made at home it is filled with nutritional benefits. It is made from a variety of fried vegetables that contain chili sauce and is wrapped in thin bread made of wheat or cereal flour. You can opt for a vegetarian or non-vegetarian version of this snack.
Dhokla
One of the most popular Indian snacks in Gujarat, Dhokla is made with gram and rice solution. It can be served as a snack or as a light breakfast. Dhokla is a good source of iron, magnesium, and calcium.
Idli
Idli is also consumed as a lunch item and as a snack. This item is an ideal combination to give you the essential ingredients of food and to maintain your blood sugar level. Idli is usually made from rice and urad dal benters, you can make them with many other ingredients like semolina, porridge, and ragi.
Baked Samosa
Samosa is probably the king of Indian snacks. However, it has its origins in northern India and exists in many forms. This delicious snack is full of calories when you choose fried samosa, but a baked samosa can satisfy you even without the fat. Apart from potato and pea samosa, there are other healthy options like chicken keema samosa and paneer samosa which you can choose from.
Besan Khandvi
Khandvi is a popular Gujarati snack made with natural ingredients like gram flour, curd, sesame, and mustard. This dish is high in protein. Khandvi also helps in controlling blood pressure and appetite.
Yogurt Sandwiches
Everyone loves sandwiches and the good thing is that snacks are good because they are made with fresh vegetables like curds, whole wheat bread slices, grated carrots, cabbage, onions, peppers, fresh coriander, black pepper, and salt. Huh. You can make yogurt sandwiches at home.
Oats
Makhana is an excellent choice for evening snacks as they are a very low-fat source of protein. Frying them with a little ghee in a pan is a perfect nutritious snack, which you should include in your diet.
Nuts
Nuts are easily accessible and provide nutritional benefits. They are full of protein and good fat which is healthy. A nut of choice is available for everyone, from pistachios, and cashews to walnuts and almonds.
Bhel puri without sauce
A salty snack eaten in central parts of India, bhel puri laiya (puffed rice), is made from mixed spices, peanuts, vegetables, and tamarind chutney. You can make it more healthy by separating the chutney from this snack. Fresh vegetables, nuts, and green vegetation can be added to it. You can also try different chaats made from boiled chickpeas or moong.
Conclusion
When it comes to healthy eating, there are plenty of options available in Indian snacks. They will also help you feel full and energetic while helping in weight loss. The old saying ‘you are what you are eating can be applied here because when you adopt healthy options you ensure that you are getting the most nutritious benefits from the snacks.