India vs Pakistan: Follow these easy recipes for healthy snacks to munch on

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is one of the most anticipated cricket tournaments of the year With Indias unconditional love for cricket a lot of fans of the sport will be glued to their television screens mobile phones and every other electronic device to watch or listen to the gamesWhile India has already played and won against Bangladesh India vs Pakistan is all set to happen this weekend and is one of the biggest rivalries in cricket While there will be tense moments and exhilaration there will be a lot of food that people will enjoy as snacksTaking the healthier route always helps and it shouldnt be any different here There are many different ways to enjoy healthy snacks while watching the match and every other clash during this tournament say Indian chefs They not only share recipes for innovative versions of some classic snacks but also give you new ones that are quick and easy to make just in time for the match as you watch it with your family and friends at homeSweet Potato ChaatDr Juhi Agarwal who is a clinical nutritionist associated with SelfcareBySuman says you can easily make a Sweet Potato Chaat With chaat being a favourite among most Indians it is also the best way to cater to young and old people in the home Using sweet potato not only makes it tasty but also healthy for everybody She says Enjoy this fibrerich lowcalorie snack for a delicious and healthy treatIngredients Serves 2 Makes 2 cups 1 medium sweet potato boiled 1 medium onion finely chopped 2 green chillies finely chopped frac12 cup pomegranate pearls 1 tbsp coriander finely chopped 1 tbsp tamarind chutney 2 tsp green coriander chutney frac14 tsp chaat masala frac12 tsp black salt Salt to tasteMethod1 Peel the boiled sweet potato and dice it into cubes2 Finely chop the onions3 Transfer the sweet potato and onion into a mixing bowl4 Add the remaining ingredients5 Mix well and serve immediatelyPreparation Time 5 minsCooking Time 10 minsNutritional Values Per 1 CupCalories 120 kcalProtein 2 gFat 04 gCarbohydrates 25 gFibre 5 gCalcium 35 mgIron 1 mgTangy PulsesEnjoy this highfibre glutenfree and proteinrich mealIngredients Makes 4 cups Serving Size 1 cup frac12 cup white dried peas safed vatana soaked for 10 hours or overnight frac12 cup mixed pulses brown chana green chana moth moong green vatana soaked for 10 hours or overnight frac34 cup fresh corn from cob or sweet corn kernels frac12 cup roastedbaked chana jor optional 2 medium onions finely chopped 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped frac34 cup cucumber finely chopped 2 tbsp tamarind and dates chutney 2 tbsp green coriander chutney 1 tsp chaat masala cup fresh coriander finely chopped Salt to taste frac12 tbsp butterMethod1 PrepreparationIf using sweet corn kernels pressurecook with 1frac12 cups water and frac12 tsp salt for 34 whistles Drain and set asideDrain the soaked pulses and white peas rinse with fresh water and transfer to a pressure cookerPressurecook with frac12 tsp salt and 3 cups of water for 2 whistlesOpen after pressure releases completely but let the pulses remain in warm water2 CookingHeat butter in a pan and sauteacute half of the chopped onions until translucentAdd corn if using fresh corn cover and cook for 5 minutes If using boiled corn sauteacute for 1 minuteAdd half of the chopped tomatoes and sauteacute for another 1 minute Set aside to cool3 Mixing amp AssemblingIn a mixing bowl combine the boiled pulses sauteacuteed mix salt chaat masala and half of the corianderAdd chutneys just before servingGarnish with remaining onions tomatoes cucumber and corianderTop with baked chana jor optionalPrepreparation Time 10 hoursPreparation Time 5 minsCooking Time 10 minsNutritional Values Per 1 CupCalories 190 kcalProtein 10 gFat 2 gCarbohydrates 32 gFibre 3 gCalcium 88 mgIron 4 mgEnergy Balls ndash No Sugar No GrainsA perfect preperiod snackmdashnaturally sweet satisfying and guiltfreeIngredients Makes 6 Balls 4 large dates deseeded 15 tbsp almond butter cup desiccated coconut 1 tbsp cocoa powderMethod1 Blend Ingredients In a food processor with a multiblade base add deseeded dates desiccated coconut almond butter and cocoa powder2 Process Until Smooth Blend until the mixture is well combined and sticky3 Portion amp Shape Divide the mixture into 6 equal parts and roll each portion into a ball4 Coat for Extra Flavour Dust each ball with cocoa powder or desiccated coconut for added texture and taste5 Chill amp Store Store in the refrigerator for up to a week for a firmer texture and lasting freshnessPrep Time 10 minutesNo Cooking Required