Masaba Gupta shares her ’10 minute gluten-free winter snack hack’ (recipe inside)

"When you feel like bhel but wanna make it super healthy! Here it is," the designer wrote

The designer shared a healthy snack recipe. (Source: Masaba Gupta/Instagram)

Bhel, a popular Indian snack, is the perfect solution for those random hunger pangs in the middle of the day. But, it is not always a healthy food option to rely on. However, you don’t have to compromise on your favourite bhel due to health concerns anymore.

How about transforming your regular bhel into a healthy and flavourful snack? Designer Masaba Gupta, who regularly shares health and fitness tips she “swears by”, took to Instagram to share her ’10 minutes gluten-free winter snack hack’.

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“When you feel like bhel but wanna make it super healthy! Here it is!” the designer wrote, sharing the ingredients and the health benefits of this quick and yummy snack.

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Ingredients

*Ponkh/Hurda (Tender and juicy pods of jowar)
*Sliced onions
*Sliced cucumber
*Lemon juice
*Imli chutney
*Chaat masala
*Pomegranate
*Low-fat nachni sev (crispy sev made from ragi)

Mix and enjoy!

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To add some “extra zing”, she suggested adding green chutney or a touch of mustard oil.

Health benefits

This bhel recipe is not just delicious but also good for your health, according to Masaba.

*It is rich in zinc, magnesium and vitamin B.
*It helps the body fight oxidative stress and prevents cancer and acne.
*It has minerals that aid blood circulation and is great for people with anaemia.
*It is good for pitta types as it reduces inflammation and body heat.

When are you trying this healthy bhel recipe?

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First uploaded on: 04-02-2022 at 13:20 IST