Everyone loves to eat street food. But most of the time it is not the healthiest. It is made in oil and butter that makes weight gain faster. However one can try the following recipes to study their craving for street food. These recipes are easy to prepare, use simple ingredients and guilt free.



Protein Chaat

In a bowl add boiled chickpeas or roasted chana.

• In a bowl add boiled chickpeas or roasted chana.


• If one wants to consume extra they can add paneer as well.


• Mix chopped tomatoes, onions, chillies and coriander for extra freshness and extra crunch.


• Add lemon juice and seasoning like cumin powder, black pepper and chaat masala according to taste.


• Toss everything well together and serve.

Masala Roasted Makhana

• In a pan heat ghee and roast makhanas and peanuts on low flame for 6 to 8 minutes.


• After they turn crispy, season well with add turmeric, chilli powder, salt and black pepper.


• Mix the seasoning well.


• Turn off the flame and sprinkle chaat masala.


• Let it cool and serve.

Paneer Tikka Bites

In a bowl add curd and whisk it until it's smooth.

• In a bowl add curd and whisk it until it's smooth.


• Add spices like turmeric, chilli powder and garam masala.


• Season with salt and mustard oil.


• In this mixture add paneer cubes and coat them.


• Let them marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.


• Grill the paneer in a non-stick pan or air fryer until golden brown.


• Serve with green chutney.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is street food bad for weight loss?

Most street food is high in oil and calories, which can slow down weight loss if eaten frequently.

Are makhanas good for evening snacks?

Makhanas are light, low in calories and make a great evening snack when roasted.

How many calories are in protein chaat?

A single serving of protein chaat has around 165 calories without paneer and about 300 calories with paneer.