Healthier options for evening snacks

As soon as the clock strikes 5 in the evening, our stomachs yell “SNACK TIME.” However, it is difficult to cook something new and nutritious every day.

Don’t worry! We have got you covered. In this blog, we are sharing 3such dishes with their recipe that are super healthy and good for your health.

1) Masala Papad

Chomp away this low-calorie snack and say bye-bye to the hunger pang!  Masala Papad aids digestion, is packed with fiber, and can be loaded with veggies.

Here is one of the easiest and quickest recipes:

Ingredients

1. Rajdhani Masala Papad

2. Curd

3. Sev

4. Chaat Masala

5. Chilli Powder

6. Coriander

7. Onion

8. Tomato

9. Green chutney

10. Tamarind chutney

Steps to follow

1. Deep fry Rajdhani Masala Papad in oil and put it on a tissue to let it soak the excess oil.

2. Put finely chopped onion and tomato over the papad and add some curd and chutneys over it.

3. Add the magic of spices by sprinkling chaat masala and chili powder.

4. Finish it up with sev and garnish with coriander.

5. Lastly, don’t forget to prepare a nice cup of tea to enjoy with this delicacy.

2) Poha

Eaten with a million combinations in India, Poha remains one of the go-to low-calorie snack options. It is also highly rich in iron and probiotics, making it a perfect food for daily functions. It is also excellent for diabetic people, pregnant people, and overall for a healthy gut.

Here is one of the easiest and quickest recipes:

A thing to remember here is that there are no rules while making poha, and you can add as many veggies and nuts as you want and give it a sweet/salty taste as you like.

Ingredients

Rajdhani Poha

Turmeric powder

Sugar (as per taste)

Peanuts

Mustard seeds

Oil

Onion + vegetables of choice

Curry leaves

Green chili

Lemon

Steps to follow

1. Rinse Rajdhani Poha in water. Don't over-rinse it otherwise it’ll get mushy. Drain the water and set it aside.

2. In a pan, dry roast peanuts and keep them aside.

3. Take a pan. Add oil, crackle mustard seeds, green chili, and curry leaves. Now add onion and saute until golden brown.

4. Add turmeric powder and other spices.

5. Add pohe to the pan and cover it with the lid. Let it cook on medium to low flame.

6. Serve it topped with crunchy peanuts.

3) Sooji Upma

Everyone’s first pick when it comes to a healthy diet, semolina or sooji is high in protein and fiber content. It is good for your heart and blood sugar levels, and an amazing source of iron and magnesium. The best part is that it increases the feeling of fullness in between meals and is the best cure for those hunger pangs.

Here is one of the easiest and quickest recipes:

Ingredients

1. Rajdhani Sooji

2. Ghee

3. Mustard seeds

4. Cumin seeds

5. Urad dal

6. Chana dal

7. Cashews

8. Onions

9. Green chili

10. Ginger

11. Curry leaves

12. Salt

13. Sugar

Steps to follow

1. Take a pan and roast sooji until it becomes fragrant and looks dry. Don't let it become brown. Once done, set it aside.

2. In a pan, add ghee and crackle mustard seeds. Now add cumin seeds, chana dal, and urad dal.

3. Fry them on medium flame and add cashews as they get brown.

4. Now add onion, ginger, green chili, and curry leaves. Saute well.

5. It’s time to add boiling water with salt and sugar as per taste.

6. Mix all the ingredients and add the roasted sooji.

7. Cover the pan with the lid and let it cook for 2-3 min and voila, it’s ready!

8. Serve with your fav coconut chutney.

These were some of the healthy snacks that would take a maximum of 15 minutes to cook and make your evening better. To make a healthy dish you need farm-fresh healthy ingredients. Check out Rajdhani’s website to buy the best!

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