We all enjoy street food; resisting these mouth-watering temptations throughout the country where every corner teases you for indulgence is hard. Once you’re on the streets, the golden rule is to eat right in front of you what’s freshly cooked; and yes, if you’re a health freak, then we’ve to be thoughtful. The good thing about Indian street foods is the range from which you can choose, and a wide selection that is actually healthy. It is not to be missed the aromatic fruit chaat or the Mooli (radish) chaat, sprinkled with the spicy masala. So let’s look at some tasty, healthy Indian street foods that you can enjoy.
Indian Street Foods That Are Healthy Too
1. Sweet Potato Chaat/Shakarkandi:
This delicious Indian snack is served every street corner in North India in winter. Vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, protein, B vitamins, potassium, and iron are filled with Shakarkandi. In fact, Shakarkandi is also good food to lose weight, with 112 calories per sweet potato and zero fat, respectively. Enjoy this sour, sweet chaat full of nutrients.
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2. Corn on the Cob / Bhutta:
Indian Bhutta is a nice snack, which you can enjoy all the time. The healthy snack is very low in calories, low in fat, and full of carotenoids. It is excellent for the digestive tract and a source of highly rich antioxidants, like beta-carotene-alpha carotene, Ferulic acid. The phytonutrients found in it, decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases; enjoy the traditional bhutta style or steamed corn on the road, and reap the health benefits.
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3. Delhi Style Fruit Chaat
We all know that fruit and veggie anti-oxidants are working hard to protect the body against aging and disease. However, what you may not know is that when they are in synergy with each other, these anti-oxidants work even harder. That’s why experts are suggesting eating a wide range of fruits and vegetables. So use a pungent masala to make your own version of these chaats to add a twist.
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4. Parathas
This Indian staple breakfast is a great snack to choose from with a wide variety of vegetables including green peas, palak, methi, dill, cauliflower and mooli. You can customize your parathas using less oil and butter. So enjoy these delicious, healthy and sustained parathas.
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5. Dhokla
Another, a mouth-watering Gujarati snack made from gram flour and then steamed. It is low in the glycemic index that makes it suitable for diabetics. Furthermore, dal fermentation increases its nutritional value. This exceptionally healthy treat can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
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6. Kebabs & Tikkas
These are treats for non-vegetarians, while vegetarians can choose from a variety of delicious paneer, mushroom or soy tikkas. This low-calorie chicken and fish tikkas can be enjoyed as a snack or dinner, ensuring that food coloring is not used as it is associated with hyperactivity, asthma, and even cancer.
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7. Eggs
These stalls offer low-cost high-quality protein just about everywhere. Eggs are an excellent source of vitamin K, biotin, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin D. Choose from the classic French toast or just have the fried, hard or soft-boiled egg that’s the healthiest way to make it.
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8. Jhal Moori (Puffed Rice Snack):
If you’re looking for something crunchy, this light snack is great. It can be tossed in a matter of minutes. Moori is very easy to digest and very light. To make it more filling add a dash of your favorite spices, vegetables, and peanut.
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9. Idli And Dosa
The crisp doses and steaming idli stalls are like relief food for people on the go. This tasty food from the south is a great source of protein for vegetarians, as it is made from rice batter and urad dal which completes the amino acid in them. Dosa is pretty light, so don’t add too many calories. To make it more nutritious, you can choose the crisp plain paper dosa with just 37 calories or add paneer, spinach, carrot, tofu filling.
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10. Coconut Water
This is a perfect summer beverage, which is filled with the best electrolyte to enhance your absorption. Don’t forget the coconut malai, as it has a strong positive impact on your overall health as a source of healthy fat.
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11. Uttapam
South Indian food seems to rule when it comes to street food, and uttapam is no exception. They’re another favorite for breakfast and tea made from rice and urad dal. Topped with onions and tomatoes, uttapam makes great dishes for a light breakfast with a hot cup of tea.
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These are some of the Indian street foods that are healthy too. So enjoy this wide range of healthy street foods and be careful not to be tempted by deep-fried snacks loaded with trans-fats and lacking nutrition.
