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8 Non-fried Indian snacks for health-conscious foodies

Apr 9, 2024

By: Ayush Mehrotra

Dhokla

A steamed savory cake made from fermented batter of rice and split chickpeas. It's typically seasoned with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies.

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Poha

Flattened rice flakes tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, onions, and spices. It's a popular breakfast and tea-time snack.

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Chana Chaat

A tangy and spicy snack made from boiled chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and a blend of spices. It's often garnished with fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice.

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Sprouts Salad

A nutritious snack made from sprouted beans or legumes like mung beans, chickpeas, or lentils, mixed with chopped vegetables, lemon juice, and spices.

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Vegetable Sandwich

A sandwich filled with a mixture of finely chopped vegetables like cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers, seasoned with chaat masala and sandwiched between slices of bread.

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Fruit Chaat

A refreshing snack made from a mix of seasonal fruits like apples, bananas, grapes, and pomegranate seeds, tossed with chaat masala, black salt, and lemon juice.

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Paneer Tikka

Cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture, skewered, and grilled or baked until charred and flavorful.

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Idli with Chutney

Soft and fluffy steamed rice cakes served with coconut chutney and sambar (a lentil-based vegetable stew). Idlis are a staple South Indian snack enjoyed for breakfast or as a light meal.

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