Recipes
Smart Indian snacks for cravings
The 5pm craving is not weakness, it is usually a protein gap or a long gap between meals. These snacks are quick, savoury and filling, so the evening stops derailing your day.
17 recipes
5 min · serves 1 Curd-based high-protein snack (raita bowl) A quick, savoury curd and roasted chana snack that steadies afternoon cravings for PCOS. High in protein, ready in minutes, no sugar needed. 10 min · serves 1 Easy evening snack for cravings (roasted chana chaat) A quick roasted chana chaat that satisfies evening cravings the smart way. High protein, high fibre, and genuinely tasty. A PCOS-friendly desi snack. 10 min · serves 2 Moong sprouts chaat A fresh, crunchy moong sprouts chaat with onion, tomato and lemon. No cooking needed if your sprouts are ready. A filling snack in just 10 minutes. 10 min · serves 2 Roasted makhana Crisp ghee-roasted makhana with rock salt and pepper, ready in 10 minutes. The 5pm chai-time snack that replaces biscuits without any fuss. 30 min · serves 4 Masala roasted chana Crunchy masala roasted chana with chaat masala, made in the oven or kadhai. Batch-make once and snack smart all week from a single jar. 30 min · serves 3 Moong dal tikki Pan-fried moong dal tikkis with mint chutney, crisp outside and soft inside. An evening snack that fills you up like a proper meal, ready in 30 minutes. 10 min · serves 2 Fruit chaat with seeds A seasonal fruit chaat with roasted seeds, chaat masala and lemon. A fresh, crunchy answer to sweet cravings, ready in 10 minutes with no cooking. 5 min · serves 2 Masala chaas A cooling jeera-pudina masala chaas ready in 5 minutes. The homely Indian afternoon drink that satisfies more than any cold drink from the fridge. 20 min · serves 2 Boiled peanut chaat A monsoon-evening boiled peanut chaat with onion, tomato, coriander and lemon. Filling, homely and ready in 20 minutes with everyday ingredients. 35 min · serves 4 Steamed dhokla Soft steamed besan dhokla with the classic tadka, no frying needed. A light, protein-rich Indian snack that keeps evening hunger calm between meals. 15 min · serves 2 Sprouts bhel Crunchy moong sprouts bhel with onion, tomato, puffed rice and lemon. A fresh, high-protein Indian evening snack that is ready in fifteen minutes. 25 min · serves 6 Roasted poha chivda Roasted poha chivda with peanuts and curry leaves, made without deep frying. A crunchy batch snack for the dabba that easily beats packet namkeen. 20 min · serves 6 Dates and nut ladoo Dates and nut ladoos with no added sugar, ready in twenty minutes with no cooking. An honest sweet for festivals and cravings, one ladoo at a time. 15 min · serves 2 Steamed corn chaat Steamed corn chaat with onion, tomato, lemon and chaat masala. A warm, quick monsoon snack that settles the bhutta craving in just fifteen minutes. 25 min · serves 2 Kala chana chaat A tangy kala chana chaat with onion, tomato and lemon. This boiled black chana snack is rich in protein and iron, and beats any packet snack at 5 pm. 15 min · serves 2 Paneer roti wrap A quick paneer roti wrap made with leftover rotis, mint chutney and crunchy salad. A high-protein tiffin and five-minute dinner that never gets boring. 15 min · serves 2 Grilled vegetable sandwich A Mumbai-style grilled vegetable sandwich made at home with whole wheat bread, mint chutney and sensible butter. Crisp outside, loaded with vegetables.
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Book a Free ConsultationRecipes are for general guidance and are not medical advice or a personalised diet plan. Portions and ingredients should be adjusted to your own needs. If you have a medical condition, please check with your doctor or dietitian before making major changes.