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10 Non-fried Indian Snacks to Make at Home

Here are 10 non-fried Indian snacks that you can easily make at home:

Vegetable Cutlets

These are savory patties made with a mixture of boiled and mashed vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, peas, and beans. You can season them with spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala, shape them into patties, and bake them in the oven until golden brown.

Poha

Poha

Poha, also known as flattened rice, is a popular snack in India. It's made by soaking flattened rice in water and then sautéing it with onions, green chilies, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. You can add vegetables like peas, carrots, and potatoes for extra flavor and nutrition

Dhokla

Dhokla

Dhokla is a steamed savory cake made from fermented batter of rice and chickpea flour (besan). It's flavored with green chilies, ginger, and tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. Dhokla is healthy and light, perfect for snacking.

Sprouts Chaat

Sprouts chaat is a nutritious and flavorful snack made from a mixture of sprouted beans or lentils. Mix the sprouts with chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and coriander leaves, then season with chaat masala, lemon juice, and a sprinkle of black salt.

Baked Samosas

Instead of frying, you can bake samosas in the oven for a healthier alternative. Fill homemade or store-bought samosa dough with a spiced potato and pea mixture, then bake until crispy and golden brown. Serve with mint chutney or tamarind chutney for dipping.

Baked Namak Pare

Namak pare are crispy, savory snacks made from a dough of flour, semolina, and spices. Instead of frying, you can bake namak pare in the oven until they're crunchy and golden. They're perfect for munching on with a cup of tea or coffee.

Vegetable Sandwiches

Make a healthy and filling snack by layering sliced vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, and lettuce between whole wheat bread slices. You can add spreads like hummus or mint chutney for extra flavor and nutrition.

Baked Masala Papad

Masala papad is a popular Indian appetizer made from roasted or fried papad topped with a spicy mixture of onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and chaat masala. Instead of frying the papad, you can roast or bake it in the oven until crispy and then top it with the spicy mixture.

Baked Mathri

Baked Mathri

Mathri is a crispy, flaky snack made from flour and spices. Instead of deep-frying, you can bake mathri in the oven until they're golden brown and crunchy. Enjoy them with a cup of hot chai or as a crunchy accompaniment to dips and chutneys

Makhana snacks

 Makhana, also known as fox nuts or lotus seeds, can be roasted in a dry pan until they're crispy and lightly browned. Season them with spices like chaat masala, chili powder, or cumin for a tasty and nutritious snack.