Top 5 zero oil snacks

Taking healthy diet is important to avoid diseases. So how about trying some healthy snacks with zero oil content? Follow these simple preparation steps of zero oil snacks which are delicious as well as healthy.

1. Coriander Vadis:

This dish is mostly prepared in Maharashtra. It is healthy and also tastes good. If you are more concerned about fat use low fat curd instead of oil.

Ingredients:

    1 cup coriander
    1 cup besan
    Chili powder to taste
    1/2 teaspoon coriander-cumin seeds powder
    Ginger-green chili paste
    1 teaspoon low fat curds (dahi)
    Sugar and salt to taste

Method:

Just knead all the ingredients to make smooth dough. Shape into rolls and steam 5-10 minutes on a steamer. Cool and cut into slices. Your yummy vadis are ready!

2. Momos

Healthy snack dish filled with broccoli and bean sprouts, steamed for a nutritious treat.

Ingredients:

    1 cup flour
    Water to make dough
    Salt, pepper as required
    1 head broccoli finely shredded
    1 cup bean sprouts chopped

Method:

Make stiff and pliant dough with flour and water. Roll out and make thin chapatis. Add the filling mixed with broccoli and bean sprouts, salt and pepper. Close and make momos, and then steam them for a delectable treat.

3. Flavorful Herb Whole Grain Crackers:

This can be made with fiber-rich whole wheat flour. These are baked, crispy, crunchy and nutritious.

Ingredients:

    1 cup whole wheat flour
    2 tsp sesame seeds
    2 tsp mixed herbs like oregano and basil

Method:

Make stiff dough with the ingredients and water. Roll out into thin chapatis and cut into strips. Bake at 450 °F for 10-15 minutes till they are crisp.

4. Air Popped Popcorn:

It is an easy snack which can be prepared in just minutes. Just pop a cup of popcorn kernels on an open flame and toss with spices of your choice. If you have an air fryer, you can also roast nuts and even make French fries with zero oil.

5. Dal-Based Pandoli:

This snack is full of proteins, calcium, iron, and folic acid. It is essential to soak the dal for 2 hours to increase its digestibility.

Ingredients:

    1 cup moong dal
    1/4 cup fresh curd (dahi)
    2 tea spoon paste made with ginger-green chilli
    Salt as required
    2 tsp fruit salt like eno (unflavored)
    2 tsp lemon juice

Method:

Grind the soaked dal with a little water to make a smooth paste. Mix in yogurt and all the spices.
Add fruit salt just before steaming and beat well for maximum incorporation.

Steam the mixture in idli moulds or on a muslin cloth tied over the vessel. Cover this with a lid. Steam this for 5 to 8 minutes.

Serve hot with chutney.

To avoid many lifestyle diseases like Diabetes, obesity etc, try having these snacks at your home which are healthy and also tastes delicious.

AW: Lizitha