The moment we talk of tea time indulgences, the first names that come to our mind are samosa, kachori or tikki. Certainly, these are the absolute favorites and no one is beating them in the game of being ‘India’s favourite’, however, on some days, you may not feel like eating the same old snacks. As unusual as it may be, there are many healthier snack options available and they are just as delicious. From sprouts chaat to boiled gram mixture, if you are in the mood for something healthy then we don’t need to go far for a cup of tea. Out of the ingredients you can use to make a healthy breakfast, let us focus on one of the most accessible and protein-rich ingredients found in all Indian households, lentils. From pakodas to chaats to dhoklas, there is no dearth of snack recipes made with our everyday favorite lentils. Interested in trying them out? Here are 5 great recipes.
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Snacks made from lentils are delicious
5 healthy snacks made from different pulses:
1. Moong Dal Pakodas (Our Recommendation)
Crunchy, delicious and absolutely delicious, Moong Dal Pakoda needs no introduction when served hot! A famous street food in North India, especially Delhi, these dal pakodas will enliven your evening platter, be it summer or winter. Know how to make street style moong dal pakodas, Click here for the recipe.
2. Masoor Dal Pakodas:
Another pakora recipe that is delicious and made from lentils is the delicious masoor dal pakoras. Make a paste of soaked masoor dal and add spices to it. Deep fry the small pakodas till they turn golden brown and serve hot. Click here for the recipe.
3. Chana Dal Dhokla:
If you don’t have dhokla batter, make it with chana dal! With this recipe, a batter will be ready in no time, and then all you have to do is temper it once it’s ready. Click here for detailed ingredient list and recipe.
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Chana Dal Dhokla Healthy and Delicious
4. Dal Moth Namkeen:
Dal Moth Namkeen is a popular snack from North India. It is made with whole masoor dal which is fried and mixed with some stimulating spices, healthy nuts and crunchy sev. You can also use aloo bhujia instead of sev or you can make sev at home. For the Dal Moth Namkeen recipe, click here.
5. Moong Dal Chaat:
Light, healthy and mouth-watering, this chaat is probably the fastest way to load up on protein while enjoying your evening tea. With just a pinch of spices and lemon, this moong dal chaat is definitely a show steerer! Cook the soaked moong dal with hing and some other spices and garnish with coriander and chutney, your moong dal chaat is ready to eat. Click here for the recipe.
There you go, snack on these delicious lentil snacks for a healthy and nutritious tea time indulgence.