The IPL 2023 finale is here. After many twists and turns in the last two months, the final match is scheduled on May 28, Sunday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. For us Indians, there is no fun without cricket and nothing accompanies this on the edge one’s seat thriller better than lip-smacking snacks.
Wait, if you are planning to guzzle down aerated drinks, junk food, we are not going to judge it. However, may we recommend healthy snacks without compromising on the health. So, if you are a mindful eater, here is the plan with healthier food alternatives that can be munched all day long during the match.
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Why Choose Healthy Snacks Over Empty Calories?
When you choose to snack on a meal chock-o-block with extra nutrients instead of an empty calories one, here is how it can be beneficial:
- A nutrient-dense snack will increase nutrient intake and cover up for any long-standing deficiencies
- Healthy snack options like fresh fruits or nuts can help the body recover from illness and aid immunity levels
- Snacking on sugar-laden foods can confuse the body as we get the energy, we need from calories but minus any vitamins, minerals or healthy fats that are essential for smooth body functioning
- Our brain works almost all the time hence it needs a constant supply of energy to function optimally, and wholesome snack foods will well fuel the brain
- Going hungry for long periods of time will not do any good to the body and makes it sluggish. Healthy short meals and snacks help to boost its metabolism and stay energetic
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Now that we have given you an idea about the benefits of eating healthy snacks over junk that will help to keep your engine running as efficiently as possible. Give your body plenty of options and try these super easy recipes that you can munch on while enjoying the match with your friends and family.
Mango Puffed Rice Chaat
Ingredients
400 gm raw mango
2 cups puffed rice
1 cup roasted peanuts
2 medium size onion
1 red pepper
2 green chilli
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp chaat masala powder
2 medium size tomato
2 boiled potato
1 tsp red chilli powder
6 tbsp coriander leaves
Black salt as required
Method
In a pan add puffed rice and peanuts and cook over medium flame
Roast the ingredients for about ten minutes until they become crunchy
Transfer it to a bowl and let them cool
Finely chop the raw mangoes after peeling the skin off
In a bowl add boiled potatoes and mash them well
Put finely chopped onions and tomatoes
Add the chopped mango and mix well
Add roasted puffed rice and peanut
Finely add chopped red pepper to the above mixture
Toss the mixture and sprinkle chaat masala powder, red chilli powder and black salt
Top this mixture with lemon juice
While serving garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves
Nutrition
This ideal mango season summer snack recipe is filled with the goodness of fibre, protein, and a range of antioxidants. It also has puffed rice which can be fulfilling. Red pepper is loaded with Vitamin C and potassium and beta-carotene a potent antioxidant that can fight harmful free radicals
Sooji Squares
Ingredients
1 cup sooji/semolina
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 cup chopped beans
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped mushroom
2 cups of water
1 cup mashed potatoes
3 green chillies
A handful of mint and coriander leaves
3 tbsp grated cheese
Salt to taste
Method
Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped vegetables to it
Saute onion, peas, beans, carrot, and mushroom
Add half a cup of semolina and roast vegetables over slow heat
Add 3 cups of water to the above mix with salt to taste
Cook for another five minutes
Add mashed potatoes, green chillies, and mint coriander leaves to it. Sprinkle grated cheese
Spread the mixture on butter paper with half an inch of thickness ad refrigerate for one hour
Take them out in 30 mins and cut them into small squares
The squares are ready to fry
Shallow fry these squares
Serve hot with some chutney
Nutrition
Semolina, the key ingredient of this recipe, is a great source of fibre that keeps augments the digestive system. Potatoes are a good source of all essential B Vitamins. Mushrooms and peas fill up the protein requirement.
