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News India Live, Digital Desk: Often in the time between lunch and dinner, we have a strong desire to eat something ‘spicy’. This time is often called ‘snacking hour’. But for the sake of taste, we often eat unhealthy junk food. If you are also troubled by light hunger and want to eat something spicy, then this 5 healthy snacks There are perfect options for you.
These snacks will not only satisfy your cravings, but also take care of your health:
1. Spicy Roasted Makhana
Makhana is a powerhouse of protein and calcium. Fry it in a little ghee or olive oil and add rock salt, black pepper and a little chaat masala on top. It is a great and low-calorie alternative to chips which also helps in weight loss.
2. Sprouts Bhel (Healthy Sprouts Chaat)
Add chopped onion, tomato, green chilli and lemon juice to sprouted moong or gram. Add some roasted cumin powder to enhance the taste. This snack is rich in fiber and vitamins and keeps you feeling full for a long time.
3. Roasted Chana (Spicy Roasted Chana)
If you want something crunchy, roasted chickpeas are the best. These contain high amount of protein. You can buy pickled gram from the market or toss it with salt and pepper at home. It is also great for metabolism.
4. Paneer Tikka or Masala Paneer Cubes
Apply black pepper, salt and a little tandoori masala on small pieces of paneer and sauté them lightly on the pan. It is a high-protein snack which is very beneficial for gym goers and children.
5. Corn Chaat (Masala Sweet Corn)
Prepare ‘Masala Corn’ by adding butter, red chilli powder and lemon juice to boiled sweet corn. It is rich in fiber and is also easy to digest.
Keep these 3 things in mind while snacking:
Portion Control: Even though snacks may be healthy, eat them in limited quantities.
Water intake: Many times we feel thirsty which we mistake for hunger, so drink a glass of water before snacking.
Selection of time: The best time for snacking is considered to be between 4 to 6 pm.
