5 Healthy Snacks to rock your evening

As the sun begins to set and the day's demands slowly wind down, our bodies often crave a little something to satisfy our hunger and keep us energized until dinner. Evening snacking has become a ritual for many, providing a moment of relaxation and indulgence. However, it's essential to make mindful choices when it comes to what we snack on during these twilight hours.

Welcome to our blog, where we'll dive into the world of healthy evening snacks – a realm of delicious possibilities that can leave you feeling nourished, satisfied, and guilt-free

Corn Bhel

Recipe

1. Boil the sweet corn in a saucepan with 1 cup of water for 3-4 minutes until done. Drain the water and set it aside

2. In a large bowl, add all the boiled corn, veggies like onions, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, green and tamarind chutney

3. Add spices like red chili powder, chaat masala, and black salt

4. Add spiced boondi and coriander leaves. Toss well.

5. Lastly, add it to a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves, and pomegranate arils

Moong Dal Recipe

Recipe

1. Clean, wash and soak the moong dal in enough water for 2 hour and drain well.

2. Combine 3 cups of water, moong dal and salt in a deep non-stick pan and cook it on a medium flame till it is half done.

3. Strain the dal using a strainer and keep aside to cool for 10 minutes.

4. Combine all the ingredients like carrot, anar, chopped onions, dhaniya , chillies, chaat masala including the moong dal, in a large bowl and toss well

Paneer Sandwitch

Recipe

1. Place 2 bread slices on a clean, dry surface, spread ½ tsp of butter and 1 tsp of green chutney on each bread slice.

2. Place a portion of the paneer stuffing on a buttered-chutney bread slice and spread it evenly.

3. Arrange 2 onion slices and 1 capsicum slice over it. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper evenly over it.

4. Sandwich it with the other buttered- chutney side facing downwards and press it lightly.

5. Grill the sandwich in a greased hot griller till it turns golden brown in color from both the sides.

6. Cut the sandwich diagonally into 2 equal portions

Makhana Mix

Recipe

1. Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a pan over medium heat.

2. Add 2 cups of makhana to the pan and roast on medium heat until they are crispy (5-8 minutes).

3. Add ½ cup whole almonds, ½ cup whole cashew nuts, and 3 tablespoon melon seeds to the pan and roast until browned (6-8 minutes).

4. Keep stirring continuously while roasting to avoid burning.

5. Add ¼ cup thinly sliced dry coconut and 10-12 whole curry leaves and roast until browned (5-6 minutes).

6. Stir frequently while roasting. Remove them to the bowl.

7. Add ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper powder, and ½ teaspoon chaat masala powder over the roasted nuts and seeds and toss well.

Oats Idli

Recipe

1. On a tawa, dry roast the oats until it turns slightly brown and then powder the oats in a mixer.

2. In a pan, add oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal and allow the mustard to splutter and the dals to turn golden.

3. To this, add the chopped chillies, coriander and grated carrots.

4. Add the turmeric powder and fry for a minute.

5. Add this seasoning to the powdered oats mixture and add the curd to it to make a batter like that of idli batter's consistency.

6. You can add as much curd to the mixture to achieve the consistency, but do not add water to the batter.

7. Grease the idli steamer plates with oil and pour the batter into each area of the steamer.

8. Steam the idlis for 15 minutes

So, as you embark on your journey of healthier evening snacking, embrace the pleasure of nourishing your body with wholesome bites. Your evenings will become not only more satisfying but also a time to recharge and rejuvenate, setting the stage for a happier and healthier tomorrow. Cheers to the delicious and nutritious world of evening snacks!