01/11Healthy snacks to have during Lohri
01/11The festival of Lohri is just around the corner. Great food, taste of tradition, dance and dhol is all that the festival is about. While we all have just started with our new year’s resolution of eating healthy and staying fit, this doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy the festival or its delicacies. Here is a list of some healthy snacks that you can enjoy guilt-free during the festival of Lohri. These snacks will keep your weight in check.
But do not forget portion control is the key.
02/11 Chikki
The peanut gur chikki makes for one of the favourite Lohri snacks. The combination of peanuts with jaggery makes the chikki taste divine. The best part about the peanut gur chikki is that despite being sweet it’s loaded with various health benefits.
03/11 Popcorn
Popcorn, also called Makai, is a low-calorie healthy snack. These make for one of the most popular Lohri snacks. Just make sure to be careful with the toppings to not load it with calories.
04/11 Til ka ladoo
Til ke ladoo are traditional winter sweets prepared in almost every household. The ladoos are made using sesame seeds and jaggery. The ladoos should be stored in an airtight container to maintain the freshness.
05/11 Sarson ka saag with makke ki roti
This traditional combo is one of the most celebrated Punjabi delicacies. Sarso has zero sugar and fat, which makes it even healthier. While makka is rich in protein, carbs, fibre and fat, again making it a healthy food option.
06/11 Dahi bhalle
Dahli bhalla makes for a perfect side dish to include in Lohri ki thaali. Prepared using curd, imli chutney, dry fruits, spices and urad dal, the recipe works wonders for digestion. To add more flavours to the dahi bhalla, garnish it with coriander.
07/11 Pindi channe
Pindi channa is boiled chickpeas wrapped in spices and cooked to perfection. You can try it with simple phulkas or rice to make for a quick and easy treat.
08/11 Gajar halwa
Carrots are the basic ingredients used to make gajar halwa. Carrots are rich in beta carotene and various other nutrients. Adding milk to halwa adds the goodness of calcium and adding some nuts increases the good fat content in it. So, do not stop yourself from enjoying this super yummy dish during the festival of Lohri.
09/11 Chiraunji makhane ki kheer
Makhanas are a heart-healthy snack. Low in cholesterol, sodium and saturated fats, makhanas make for a perfect healthy snack. And because festivities are incomplete without a generous serving of sweet, ending the Lohri celebration with makhane chiraunji ki kheer is one of the most healthy options.
10/11 Corn palak tikki
We all love having hot spicy aloo tikki with loads of dahi and spices in it. Why not make your aloo tikki healthy by adding some corn and palak to it. Instead of deep-frying, you can shallow fry or air fry the tikkis to make them healthier.
11/11 Pro-tip for healthy snacking
While you munch on your favourite snacks, do not forget to be physically active. If you cannot take out time for a workout, you can climb stairs or go for a 10-minute walk.
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