Street foods that are not bad for health

Have you been missing street food lately? Then it’s time to please the palate and satiate the soul with some droolworthy street treats that are not just tasty, but are equally healthy. Well, here are some of the most loved street foods that you can relish anytime without ruining your diet plans and feeling guilty.

This desi street food has a burst of flavours in every bite. Made with a melange of ingredients like curd, dry ginger paste(sauth), green chutney, veggies and Papdi, this recipe has around 280 calories in a medium serving, which can easily fit into a calorie deficit diet as a meal.

This literally is a healthy street treat made with a batter of fermented rice, dal and curd with mild spices. This simple Indianized pancake is a delish treat served with Sambhar and coconut chutney. Infact, the health quotient of dosa depends on the stuffing. A simple plain dosa has around 133 calories that’s fine to sustain a healthy diet.

This desi street food needs no introduction, made with a mix of veggies, puffed rice, tamarind red chutney, green chutney, sprinkled lemon juice along with some delicious spices and herbs. A bowl of Bhel Puri has around 280 calories, which fits in a healthy diet easily as a meal replacement. Apart from the addition of veggies, boiled chickpeas, this street food is high in fiber, vitamins and minerals.

This traditional Bengali street food is made with easy to digest puffed rice, veggies like cucumber, tomatoes, green chilies, coconut chunks, boiled small potatoes tossed with a little oil, spices and herbs. This anytime snack is not just tasty but has around 190-200 calories, which makes it healthy.

Golgappa also known as Pani Puri is a one of the most tasty street foods that basically consist of small puffed wheat balls filled with water (pani), tamarind sauce, green chutney and either potato or chickpeas (depending on your preference). The best way to keep calories aside is by choosing healthier puris made with grains like semolina. One Golgappa has around 36 calories, which makes it a satiating and delicious treat for street food lovers.