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Oil free cooking is getting popularized nowadays so as to avoid the problems associated with high fat consumption. By eating zero oily foods one can easily avoid diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases etc. It is better to follow a diet that is low in fat but healthy in essential proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Zero oil free snacks will help you to get essential carbohydrates but lowers fat intake. Try these simple snacks at you home to keep on your zero oil diet.
1. Momos
Healthy snack dish filled with broccoli and bean sprouts, steamed for a nutritious treat.
Ingredients:
1 cup flour
Water to make dough
Salt, pepper as required
1 head broccoli finely shredded
1 cup bean sprouts chopped
Method:
Make stiff and pliant dough with flour and water. Roll out and make thin chapatis. Add the filling mixed with broccoli and bean sprouts, salt and pepper. Close and make momos, and then steam them for a delectable treat.
2. Dal-Based Pandoli:
This snack is full of proteins, calcium, iron, and folic acid. It is essential to soak the dal for 2 hours to increase its digestibility.
Ingredients:
1 cup moong dal
1/4 cup fresh curd (dahi)
2 tea spoon paste made with ginger-green chilli
Salt as required
2 tsp fruit salt like eno (unflavored)
2 tsp lemon juice
Method:
Grind the soaked dal with a little water to make a smooth paste. Mix in yogurt and all the spices.
Add fruit salt just before steaming and beat well for maximum incorporation.
Steam the mixture in idli moulds or on a muslin cloth tied over the vessel. Cover this with a lid. Steam this for 5 to 8 minutes.
Serve hot with chutney.
To avoid many lifestyle diseases like Diabetes, obesity etc, try having these snacks at your home which are healthy and also tastes delicious.
3. Potato Crisps:
Try these yummy potato crisps for a change.
Ingredients:
1 thinly sliced potato
Crushed black pepper and salt
Method:
Mix the spices with the potatoes and bake in a microwave in an increment of 30 seconds till cooked. Cool and they will become crispy.
4. Flavorful Herb Whole Grain Crackers:
This can be made with fiber-rich whole wheat flour. These are baked, crispy, crunchy and nutritious.
Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp sesame seeds
2 tsp mixed herbs like oregano and basil
Method:
Make stiff dough with the ingredients and water. Roll out into thin chapatis and cut into strips. Bake at 450 °F for 10-15 minutes till they are crisp.
5. Air Popped Popcorn:
It is an easy snack which can be prepared in just minutes. Just pop a cup of popcorn kernels on an open flame and toss with spices of your choice. If you have an air fryer, you can also roast nuts and even make French fries with zero oil.
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