Healthy Evening Snack Recipes

 Healthy Evening Snack Recipes 

### 1. **Sundal**

**Ingredients:**

- 1 cup chickpeas (kabuli chana) or black-eyed peas

- 1 tbsp oil

- 1 tsp mustard seeds

- 1/2 tsp urad dal (black gram split pulses)

- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

- A pinch of hing (asafoetida)

- 2-3 green chilies, chopped

- 1-2 dried red chilies

- A few curry leaves

- 1/4 cup grated coconut

- Salt to taste

- Fresh coriander for garnish (optional)

**Instructions:**

1. Soak the chickpeas overnight and cook them in boiling water until tender. Drain and set aside.

2. Heat oil in a skillet and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add urad dal, cumin seeds, and hing.

3. Add chopped green chilies, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.

4. Add the cooked chickpeas and salt. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.

5. Add grated coconut and mix well. Garnish with fresh coriander if desired.

### 2. **Vegetable Idiyappam**

**Ingredients:**

- 1 cup idiyappam flour (rice flour)

- 1 cup warm water

- A pinch of salt

- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas), finely chopped

- 1 tsp oil

- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

- 1/2 tsp urad dal

- A few curry leaves

**Instructions:**

1. Mix idiyappam flour with salt and warm water to form a smooth dough.

2. Grease idiyappam molds and fill them with the dough. Press to make thin noodles.

3. Steam the idiyappams for about 10 minutes.

4. For the vegetable topping, heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves.

5. Add the chopped vegetables and cook until tender. Season with salt.

6. Serve the idiyappam topped with the vegetable mixture.

### 3. **Ragi (Finger Millet) Porridge**

**Ingredients:**

- 1/4 cup ragi flour

- 1 cup water or milk

- 1 tsp jaggery or honey (optional)

- A pinch of cardamom powder

- A few chopped nuts (almonds, cashews)

**Instructions:**

1. Mix ragi flour with water or milk to form a smooth mixture.

2. Heat in a pan over medium heat, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

3. Cook until the mixture thickens and the raw smell disappears.

4. Sweeten with jaggery or honey if desired and add cardamom powder.

5. Garnish with chopped nuts and serve warm.

### 4. **Sambar Vadai**

**Ingredients:**

- 1 cup urad dal (dark gram split beats)

- 1/2 cup chana dal (split chickpeas)

- 1 small onion, finely chopped

- 1-2 green chilies, chopped

- A few curry leaves

- Salt to taste

- Oil for frying

**Instructions:**

1. Soak urad dal and chana dal in water for 3-4 hours. Drain and grind to a coarse batter.

2. Add chopped onions, green chilies, curry leaves, and salt to the batter. Mix well.

3. Heat oil in a pan for frying. Shape small portions of the batter into round vadas and fry until golden brown.

4. Serve the vadas with sambar or coconut chutney.

### 5. **Corn & Spinach Salad**

**Ingredients:**

- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, chopped

- 1 small cucumber, chopped

- 1 small tomato, chopped

- 1 tbsp lemon juice

- 1 tbsp olive oil

- Salt and pepper to taste

**Instructions:**

1. Cook corn kernels in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Drain and let cool.

2. In a large bowl, combine corn, chopped spinach, cucumber, and tomato.

3. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Toss well and serve immediately or chilled.

These recipes offer a mix of traditional flavors with a healthy twist, perfect for an evening snack!