Healthy Snack Recipes in minutes

Instant Healthy Snack Recipe 1

This current Corona virus nationwide lockdown period can make you feel bored, anxious, or tired. Does this make you crave foods that are spicy, salty (namkeen), or sweet? You need not reach out for unhealthy foods, but be sure to know such healthy snack recipes. Be it the mood swings of this social isolation and lockdown or the busy hectic schedule that you were used to…..

I, Pallavi Pinge, Clinical Nutritionist and Dietitian present to you a series of quick and instant healthy snack recipes which are Good for Health and Great to taste. The time taken to make the recipe is 10-15 minutes.

Instant Dahi Vada Recipe

This delicious dahi vada recipe is a modified low calorie version of the regular dahi vadas that we know of.  This instant dahi vada recipe idea evolved after seeing the locally available jeera butter biscuit popularly available in Alibaug where I currently reside during the lockdown. Add to the recipe, a dash of spices, steeped in curd and garnished with boiled green mungbeans.  This instant healthy snack recipe is quick to make, yum to taste, healthier version of the original dahi vada recipe. It gives the satisfaction of eating fast foods or chaats as well.

Health Benefits of Instant Dahi Vada Recipe:

Instant dahi vada is lower in calories than the traditional way of making the deep fried vadas. Curd or yogurt is a dairy product which is a great source of probiotics and protein. Cow’s milk curd can be used instead of wholemilk curd to make it low fat. Better still, skimmed milk curd can be used to cut down on fat completely. The boiled green mungbeans provide proteins and dietary fiber. The spices provide phytochemicals which are rich in antioxidants and are great immune boosters.

Ingredients for Instant Dahi Vada Recipe

Serves 1 Time: 10-15 minutes

Dahi (Curd or Plain Yogurt)    2 katoris
Jeera butter biscuits               6 numbers (small sized)
Green mung beans                  ½ katori  (cooked)
Coriander powder                  ½ tsp. or as per taste
Cumin powder (jeera)            ¼ tsp. or as per taste
Chili powder                            ¾ tsp. or as per taste
Coriander leaves                    handful for garnish (optional)
Salt to taste
Sugar as per taste               

Method for Instant Dahi Vada Recipe

1. Soak the jeera butter biscuits for 10 mins in a container of drinking water.
2. Meanwhile chop coriander leaves.
3. Take the curd in a bowl, add the spices, salt and some sugar and beat well.
4. Squeeze out water well from the biscuits and arrange in a plate with side edges.
5. Pour the curd prepared above into the plate with the soaked biscuits
6. Sprinkle some more coriander powder, cumin powder, chilli powder for garnish.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves and boiled whole mungbeans.
8. Your instant dahi vadas are ready to eat!

Do try this nutritious instant healthy snack recipe and send your feedback in the comments section. Watch out for more healthy snacking recipe ideas and tips! You can also read about these healthy recipes:

1. Sugar free healthy fruit dessert recipe
2. Garden cress seeds laddoos
3. Flaxseed Recipe in 2 mins

About Author

Pallavi Pinge is a Clinical Nutritionist and Dietitian | Content Director & Editor for health websites | has a passion for digital health and enjoys promoting health and wellness. She’s the founder and director of Ambrosia Wellness, where she provides personalized nutrition counseling, education, and coaching to individuals with various health conditions.  You can follow her on her social media channels below to stay tuned in with the latest in health and wellness | Health Blog | Contact her for appointments |