If you love munching on snacks, but you are afraid of consuming too much of oil, then fret not, here is the list of 20 recipes you can cook without oil.
1 Broccoli Balls
Ingredients
• Grated broccoli- 1 ½ cup
• Butter- 1 teaspoon
• Finely chopped onion- ½ cup
• Dried oregano- ½ teaspoon
• Dried basil- 1 teaspoon
• Ground black pepper- ¼ teaspoon
• Chipotle pepper- ¼ teaspoon
• Garlic- ½ teaspoon
• Chia seeds, soaked in water- 1 teaspoon
• Breadcrumbs- ½ cup
• Almond meal- ¼ cup
• Nutritional yeast- 1 tablespoon
• Salt to taste
Method:
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Add butter to the pan and saute the onions till they turn golden brown.
• Add the grated broccoli and salt to the pan. Cook till the moisture evaporates.
• Remove the pan from the heat.
• Add all the spices, almond meal, and breadcrumbs. Stir well.
• Add chia seeds and mix well.
• Make 10-12 balls from the mixture.
• Place the balls on the baking tray and bake for 25 minutes.
• After 15 minutes, turn the baking sheet around and bake for another 10 minutes.
2Spicy Pineapple
Ingredients
1. Thinly sliced juicy pineapple- 1 cup
2. Lime juice- 2 tablespoons
3. Black pepper- ½ teaspoon
4. Pink Himalayan salt- ½ teaspoon
5. Cinnamon powder- 1/6 teaspoon
Method:
• Mix the pineapple slices with lime juice, cinnamon powder, black pepper, and pink Himalayan salt.
3 Rainbow Fruit Kebab
Ingredients
• Thick slices of kiwi- 6
• Black grapes- 8
• Strawberries halved- 6
• Blueberries- 4
• Pieces of peach- 6
• Cubes of watermelon- 8
• Yogurt- 2 tablespoons
• Almond milk- ¼ cup
• Vanilla extract- 1 teaspoon
• Drinking chocolate powder- ½ teaspoon
Method:
• Mix yogurt, almond milk, chocolate powder, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
• Skewer the fruits.
• Drizzle the yogurt on top of the fruit kebab sticks.
4 Savory Herb Whole Grain Crackers
Ingredients
• Whole wheat flour- 1 cup
• Sesame seeds- 2 teaspoons
• Mixed herbs like oregano and basil- 2 teaspoons
Method:
• Make a dough with all the ingredients and water.
• Roll it into thin chapattis and cut it into thin strips.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes at 450 degrees till they turn crisp.
5 Bengal Gram Tangy Chaat
Ingredients
• Bengal gram soaked overnight- 1 cup
• Chopped tomato- ¼
• Chopped cucumber- ½ cup
• Chopped onion- ¼ cup
• Chopped coriander leaves- 3 tablespoons
• Finely chopped raw mango- 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice- 3 tablespoons
• Red chili powder- ½ teaspoon
• Chopped green chili- ½ teaspoon
• Pink Himalayan salt- ½ teaspoon
• Cumin powder- ½ teaspoon
Method:
• Toss all the ingredients together in a bowl to enjoy the spicy snack.
6 Oats and Palak Dhokla
Ingredients
• Quick cooking rolled oats powdered in the mixer grinder- ½ cup
• Chopped spinach- ½ cup
• Fresh yogurt- ¼ cup
• Semolina- ½ cup
• Water- ¾ cup
• Green chili paste- ½ teaspoon
• Fruit salt- ½ teaspoon
Method:
• Make a batter with oats, curd, semolina, salt, green chili paste, and water.
• Add spinach and two tablespoons of water to make the batter smooth.
• Add the fruit salt and mix gently.
• Pour the batter into a plate and steam for 7-8 minutes.
• Cool and cut into pieces.
7 Daal Ki Chaat
Ingredients
• Yellow moong dal, parboiled- 1 cup
• Chopped raw mangoes- ½ cup
• Grated carrot- ¼ cup
• Salt to taste
• Pomegranate- ¼ cup
• Chaat masala, as required
• Lemon juice- 4 teaspoons
• A mixture of coriander and mint leaves, chopped
Method:
- Mix all the ingredients together for a delicious chaat or moong dal salad.
8 Oil-Free Hummus and Carrot Sticks
Ingredients
• Cooked chickpeas- 3 cups
• Chili powder- 3 teaspoons
• Minced garlic- 6 teaspoons
• Cumin powder- 1 teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Lime juice- 6 tablespoon
• Dijon mustard- 2 ½ teaspoon
• Pepper- ½ teaspoon
Method:
• Blend all the ingredients in a food processor
• Add 2-3 tablespoons of water and blend into a smooth paste.
• Serve with carrot sticks.
9 Momos
Ingredients
• Flour- 1 cup
• Broccoli, finely shredded- 1
• Water to make the dough
• Salt to taste
• Pepper- ½ teaspoon
• Bean sprouts, chopped- 1 cup
Method:
• Make a dough with flour and water.
• Roll it into small thin chapattis.
• Mix broccoli, bean sprouts, pepper, and salt in a bowl.
• Add the filling into the chapatti.
• Bring the edges together to form a small pouch.
• Place the momos in a steamer and steam cooked.
10 Chicken Poppers
Ingredients
• Boneless chicken, cubed- 1 kg
• Chili powder- ½ teaspoon
• Flour- 2 cups
• Paprika- 1 teaspoon
• Water- 1 tablespoon
• Eggs- 4
• Dried oregano- ½ teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Crushed Rice Krispies- 8 cups
Method:
• Whisk the eggs properly with water.
• Mix flour, dried oregano, salt, chili powder, and paprika in a bowl.
• Roll the chicken pieces in the flour, then dip them into the egg mixture, and then roll them in the crushed Rice Crispies.
• Place them in the air fryer and cook them at 180 Degree Celsius for ten minutes.
11 Steamed Dahi Vada
Ingredients
• Uraddaal, soaked for 4 hours- 150 grams
• Moong daal, soaked for 4 hours- 150 grams
• Ginger, grated- 1 inch
• Asafoetida- a pinch
• Eno- ½ teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Yogurt- 500 grams
• Pink Himalayan salt- ½ teaspoon
• Red chili powder- ½ teaspoon
• Coriander leaves, finely chopped- 2 tablespoons
• Roasted cumin powder- 2 teaspoons
• Salt- ½ teaspoon
• Sweet tamarind chutney- ½ cup
• Coriander chutney- ½ cup
• Cooking spray
Method:
• Grind the uraddaal and moong daal in a food processor.
• Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
• Add ginger, salt, asafoetida, and Eno to it. Mix well.
• Grease the idli maker with cooking spray.
• Take the mixture and spread it on one level of the idli stand. Level the mixture with the help of a spoon.
• Place the idli stand in a pressure cooker.
• Cook for 10 minutes without the whistle.
• Let the vadas cool. Place them in a bowl.
• Add two teaspoons of yogurt.
• Top them with sweet tamarind chutney and coriander chutney.
• Sprinkle roasted cumin powder.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
12 Apple Crisps Savory
Ingredients
• Apple, thinly sliced- 1
• Chili powder- ¼ teaspoon
• Chaat masala- ½ teaspoon
• Pink Himalayan salt- A pinch
Method:
• Mix the spices along with the apples.
• Bake in an oven at 450°F for 10-15 minutes.
13 Air Popped Cilantro Lime Popcorn
Ingredients
• Popcorn kernels- ½ cup
• Fresh lime juice- 2 teaspoons
• Cayenne pepper- ½ teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Chopped cilantro- 2 tablespoons
Method:
• Add the popcorn kernels in a pressure cooker and cover it with the lid upside down.
• Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl.
• Add cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper.
• Toss well before serving.
14 Honey Yogurt Stuffed Raspberries
Ingredients
• Raspberries- 10 to 15
• Yogurt- ½ cup
• Honey- 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract- ½ teaspoon
• Nutmeg- A pinch
Method:
• Mix yogurt, nutmeg, honey, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
• Transfer the yogurt mixture to a piping bag and attach a thin nozzle.
• Fill the raspberry pits with yogurt mix.
15 Gluten-Free Portobello Mushroom Snack
Ingredients
• Portobello mushroom caps- 4
• Fire roasted tomatoes, chopped- ½ cup
• Mozzarella cheese- ½ cup
• Oregano- ½ teaspoon
• Chili flakes- ½ teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Cooking spray
Method:
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Spray the baking tray with cooking spray.
• Add the fire roasted tomatoes to the mushroom caps.
• Top it with grated cheese, chili flakes, salt, and oregano.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
16 Potato Crisps
Ingredients
• Thinly sliced potato- 1
• Crushed black pepper- ½ teaspoon
• Salt to taste
Method:
• Mix the spices with the potatoes.
• Bake in a microwave in 30-seconds intervals till they turn crisp.
• Serve them with the dip of your choice.
17 Oil-Free Vada Pav
Ingredients
For Vadas-
• Boiled and mashed potatoes- 1 cup
• Ginger-green chili paste- 2 teaspoons
• Chopped coriander- 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice- 2 teaspoons
• Salt to taste
• Turmeric powder- ¼ teaspoon
• Curry leaves- 7 or 8
• Asafoetida- A pinch
For Coating
• Gram flour- 1/3 cup
• Turmeric powder- ¼ teaspoon
• Chili powder- ½ teaspoon
• Asafoetida- A pinch
• Salt to taste
Method:
• Combine the ingredients for Vada and make a soft dough.
• Mix all the ingredients for the coating in a bowl.
• Roll the Vadas in the coating mixture.
• Fry them in an air fryer at 180 degree Celsius or 15 minutes.
• Serve it with buns.
18 Vegan Pumpkin Oatmeal Squares
Ingredients
• Unsweetened canned pumpkin- ½ cup
• Coconut sugar- ¾ cup
• Ground flaxseed mixed with water- 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda- ½ teaspoon
• Pink Himalayan salt- ½ teaspoon
• Cinnamon powder- 1 ½ teaspoon
• Vanilla extract- 1 teaspoon
• Ginger powder- ½ teaspoon
• Nutmeg powder- 1/8 teaspoon
• Gluten-free rolled oats- ¾ cup
• Almond flour- ¾ cup
• Pecan nuts, chopped- ½ cup
• Chocolate chips- 2 tablespoons
• Arrowroot powder- 1 tablespoon
Method:
• Preheat the oven to 350-degree Fahrenheit.
• Beat the pumpkin and sugar together.
• Add vanilla extract and flax seed powder. Mix well.
• Add nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon powder, and salt. Mix well.
• Add oat flour, chopped pecan nuts, almond flour, and arrowroot. Combine the ingredients together.
• Spread this mixture on the baking tray and sprinkle chocolate chips.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes until they become golden brown.
• Cool them for ten minutes
• Cut them in squares.
19 Coriander Vadis
Ingredients
• Chopped coriander- 1 cup
• Gram flour- 1 cup
• Chili powder- ½ teaspoon
• Coriander-cumin seeds powder- 1 teaspoon
• Ginger-green chili paste- 1 teaspoon
• Yogurt- 1 teaspoon
• Sugar and salt to taste
Method:
• Mix all the ingredients to make a dough.
• Shape it into small rolls and steam for ten minutes on a steamer.
• Cool and cut into slices.
20 Daal-Based Pandoli
Ingredients
• Moong Dal- 1 cup
• Fresh curd- ¼ cup
• Ginger and green chili paste- 2 teaspoons
• Salt as required
• Eno(unflavoured) – 2 teaspoons
• Lemon juice- 2 teaspoons
Method:
• Grind the dal with a little water to make a smooth paste.
• Mix the batter in the yogurt with all the spices.
• Add fruit salt just before steaming and mix well.
• Steam the mixture in idli moulds.
• Cover with a lid and steam for 5 to 8 minutes.
• Serve hot with chutney.
