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Many people’s mouth waters when they hear the name of street food. Samosa, Kachori and other spicy things are not only delicious but also the first choice of people. However, they are often fried in excess oil, which increases the amount of calories and fat in them. Frequent consumption of such things can cause weight gain, digestive problems and also affect heart health. Therefore, along with the taste, it is important to pay attention to the way of making it as well.
If street food is prepared with less oil, it can become a healthier option than before. By choosing the right ingredients and adopting some simple cooking methods, the amount of oil can be reduced, while the taste can also be retained to a great extent. With this you can enjoy your favorite street food without worrying too much. Let us know which tasty street foods can be prepared easily at home with less oil and what mistakes should be avoided while preparing them.
Make these tasty street foods with less oil
Air Fryer Samosa
Use wheat flour instead of white flour and add peas and other vegetables along with potatoes in the stuffing of samosas. Brush the samosas with a little oil and cook them in the air fryer until they turn golden. This makes the samosa crisp on the outside, retains the taste inside and prevents excess oil.
Baked Kachori
For Kachori, knead the dough of wheat flour and fill it with spicy stuffing of lentils or peas. Apply some oil on top and bake in the oven. Due to this, the Kachori gets cooked well, there is not much difference in taste and less oil is consumed as compared to fried Kachori.
Vegetable Tikki
Prepare tikkis by mixing carrots, peas, capsicum and oats or semolina in boiled potatoes. Cook on a non-stick pan in very little oil until golden on both sides. This makes the tikkis crispy from outside, due to the vegetables the nutrition also increases and the taste also remains intact.
Paneer Tikka
Marinate the paneer pieces in curd, gram flour and spices for some time. After this, grill it with capsicum and onion on a skewer or cook it in less oil on a non-stick pan. This gives the Paneer Tikka a light smoky taste, also provides protein and does not require much oil.
What mistakes should be avoided while preparing street food?
Avoid using too much oil while preparing street food. Also avoid cooking in reused oil, as it can be harmful to health. Use only fresh and clean ingredients and wash vegetables thoroughly. Also avoid adding excessive salt, butter and ready-made sauces, as these can be high in sodium and calories.
If there is an option to bake, grill or air fry, then follow that method. Use spices in a balanced manner, so that the taste remains intact and the food does not seem too heavy. Also, eat street food only when it is freshly prepared and avoid eating food kept in the open for a long time. This not only improves taste but also improves health.
