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Nutrition
3 Easy Snacks for Healthier Eating
Discover simple, nutritious snack ideas to munch on instead of a pack of chips.
Snacking doesn’t have to mean processed chips or sugar-packed bars. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up quick, satisfying snacks that keep your energy up and cravings down; without compromising on nutrition. Whether you’re at work, on the go, or just need a little something between meals, these easy snack ideas are delicious, wholesome, and totally guilt-free.
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04
serves
105
calories
10
minutes
3/10
simplicity
- 2 cups makhana (fox nuts/lotus seeds)
- 1 tsp ghee or oil
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ tsp chaat masala (optional)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 medium tomato (de-seeded and chopped)
- 1 small cucumber (chopped)
- 1 green chili (finely chopped, optional)
- 2–3 tbsp boiled corn or boiled potatoes (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp roasted peanuts (optional)
- Lemon juice to taste
- 1 tbsp green chutney (mint-coriander chutney)
- 1 tbsp tamarind chutney (imli chutney)
- ½ tsp chaat masala
- ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
- Salt to taste
Easy Steps
01Heat 1 tsp ghee or oil in a pan over low to medium heat. Add the makhana and roast for 5–7 minutes, stirring continuously, until they become crisp.
02Sprinkle a pinch of salt and chaat masala (if using), toss well, and turn off the heat. Let them cool to room temperature.
03In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, green chili, corn or potatoes (if using), coriander leaves, and roasted peanuts.
04Just before serving, add the cooled roasted makhana to the veggie mixture.
05Drizzle lemon juice over it, toss everything together gently, and adjust salt or masala if needed.
06Serve immediately to keep the makhana crisp!
Nutritive Value
- Carbohydrates:14g
- Protein:3.5g
- Fat:4.8g
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