Indian tea time snacks prominently feature crispy and greasy delights. Be it samosa, kachori, pakoda, or namkeen, they are the reason why we look forward to our chai session. Without them, it just feels like something is missing.
But what about people who are trying to eat healthy or are on a weight-loss diet? Should they stop themselves from eating these snacks at all? Absolutely not! Instead, we make them healthier by opting for healthier ingredients. And don't worry, there's absolutely no compromise on flavour. Here, we present to you five protein-rich masoor dal snacks you can enjoy with your evening chai.
Also Read: 5 Healthy Snacks You Can Make For Fussy Kids In No TimeEvening Snack Recipes: Here Are 5 Protein-Rich Masoor Dal Snacks You Must Try:1. Masoor Dal Vada (Our Recommendation)Vada is usually prepared with a batter of urad dal and rice flour. But this one is made using masoor dal (red lentil).
It makes for a pleasant change from the regular ones. While the recipe calls for deep-frying, you can shallow-fry or air-fry them to make them healthier. Do not forget to pair it with coconut chutney to fully savour its taste.
For the complete recipe for Masoor Dal Vada, click here.Photo Credit: iStock2. Dal Moth NamkeenDal moth is a popular tea-time snack in India.
Instead of buying it from the market, make it at home using this easy recipe. Whole masoor dal is mixed with a pool of electrifying spices to make this tasty snack. The fact that it has no added preservatives is .