Travelers often bring food with them on their trips or journeys. This could be for a healthy meal or snack. Although it’s not a good idea to bring multiple food boxes for your trip, you can still pack snacks that are lighter on your luggage and your waistline. You can bring a wide range of snacks, including chips and biscuits as well as homemade brownies and health bars.
Healthy snacks are always better choices. India is diverse in its culture, traditions, and cuisine. There are many healthy Indian snacks that you can choose from to take with you on your trip. Here are nicerabode’s list of long lasting indian food for travelling.
There are many sources you can use to make healthy snacks in India, including your grandparents, parents, and even the internet. You can always find healthy alternatives to unhealthy cooking methods or ingredients on the internet for healthy snack recipes.
1.’Bimarowala Khana’ Khichdi
It is a simple one-pot rice/lentil dish that can be made in many different ways across the country. It is a classic Indian dish and is also known as huggi (in Karnataka), pongal (in Tamil Nadu) or khichdi (in many parts of northern India). Khichdi, one of India’s oldest foods, can be served with yogurt or spicy pickles.
Khichdi has been called’Bimaro Wala Khana (food for the sick) in Hindi. It is easy to digest and is rich in nutrition, making it one Indian snack. It has the perfect combination of carbs and protein. Ayurveda says Khichdi can be used to detoxify and cleanse the body. This is a great snack because it’s easy to prepare, healthy, filling and easy to pack. It can also be enjoyed hot or cold. It is best to consume it within 12 hours of its preparation.
Fun facts:
Khichdi, one of the first solid food that babies are allowed to eat in many parts India, is included in the healthy snacks for children list.
According to historian KT Achaya, Jehangir, Mughal emperor, preferred lazizan, a very wealthy Guajarati khichdi during his days of abstinence.
2.Cholesterol-Buster. Thepla
This Gujarati breakfast flatbread (roti), is made mostly of methi (fenugreek), wheat, yoghurt and gram flour. Theplas can be made the same way chapatis, in that the dough is rolled out into a ball, then flattened into an oval shape and fried.
Theplas contain essential vitamins, minerals, iron, and are well-known for lowering cholesterol. According to NDTV Food, a University of Michigan Health System study found that steroidal saponins in fenugreek seed seem to slow down the absorption of cholesterol. Theplas may also be used to lower blood sugar levels and aid digestion.
theplas, one of many healthy Indian snacks available, are portable and easy to eat. These are easy to make, since almost all of the ingredients can be found in most households. However, you should avoid yoghurt if you are making Theplas for traveling, as it decreases its shelf-life.
Fun fact:
The thepla will last longer if you use more oil while cooking it.
3.Khakhra, the Most Versatile Indian Snack
Khakhra, a roti-like snack from Gujarat, is often eaten as a snack. These healthy Indian snacks are made from wheat flour. Other ingredients include gram flour, oil, milk, and some oils. However, you can customize the recipe with various spices. Similar to rotis, khakhras can be roasted on a heated plate, but here they are pressed until they become crisp.
Khakhras can be considered healthy snacks in India because they are made from whole wheat. They are high in carbohydrates and protein and contain dietary fibers that help with weight loss, digestion, and maintaining blood sugar levels. Khakhras can be packed easily and eaten plain or with sabzi (cooked vegetable meal).
Fun fact:
Khakhras were invented many years ago by Jains. They don’t eat stale food so they began dry roasting leftover Rotis to remove any moisture. This ensures that food doesn’t spoil and is not wasted.
4.Bhakarwadi, The Snack That Made Chitale Bandhu Famous
The bhakarwadis is a disk of dough filled with dried coconut, poppy and cumin. It originated in Gujarat but is now quite common in Maharashtra. These mini rolls, which are bite-sized, are sweet, spicy, and crunchy. They are best enjoyed with a cup tea.
While the bhakarwadis original recipe is not included in this list of healthy Indian snacks for kids, there are many other versions that are low-fat and high in fibre. These are baked versions that include flax seeds, wheat, legumes, soybeans and methi. These are easy to transport and pack because they are dry. They can be found at all farsan shops (a collective name that refers to multiple varieties of Gujarati or Maharashtrian snacks).
Fun facts:
The snack was invented by Jagdish Farsan’s grandfather, who is a well-known farsan shop in Vadodara.
It was first introduced in Maharashtra during the 1970s.
This made Chitale Bandhu in Pune, famous for its wares.
5.South India’s favorite snack, lemon rice
This healthy snack recipe for lemon rice is a tangy yellow dish made with basmati rice and other ingredients such as peanuts, mustard seeds or curry leaves. This dish originated in South India and can be made with leftover rice. It is a quick and easy snack or breakfast option. It takes anywhere from 15-30 minutes to make depending on whether you use pre-cooked rice. You can make the dish gluten-free by skipping hing, or asafoetida.
Lemon rice is extremely nutritious as it contains many nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins and fats, potassium. It also contains vitamin A, C. E, calcium, iron. Thiamin, Niacin, phosphorous, and other vitamins. Lemon rice is also called Chitranna by Kannada. It can be eaten plain or with yoghurt, spicy pickle, or with yogurt. You can easily pack it in a tiffin bag, making it a healthy snack for children. It must be eaten within one day of being made.
Fun fact:
The turmeric, which is also strong anti-inflammatory, gives it its distinctive yellow color.