Cool Bites: Refreshing Vegetarian Snacks Perfect For Summer Evenings

No matter the season, we all crave evening snacks. With summers already starting to unfold in most parts of India, check out these vegetarian snacks that you can enjoy on a hot summer evening. We have handpicked easy-to-make, quick snacks that will be loved by both kids and adults of all ages. Check out the snacks here. 

Corn Chaat

Corn is one of the most versatile food options that can be enjoyed in multiple ways. For a hot summer evening, you can try making corn chaat that you can devour with a cup of green tea. Boil or grill the corn kernels and toss them with chopped onions, tomato, and green chillies and squeeze a few drops of lemon into it. Garnish with chaat masala and coriander. 

Chaas

Summers are all about hydration. If you are craving for something cool to drink then you can try making Chaas as your evening snack. Whisk curd with water, salt and roasted cumin powder for a cooling and digestive-friendly beverage. Further, garnish it with chopped mint leaves or grated ginger for flavour. 

Bhel Puri

Bhel Puri is one of the delicious evening snacks (easy 10 minutes snacks for busy days) that you can enjoy during a hot summer day. Puffed rice chopped with veggies like cucumber, tomato, onion, peanuts and a drizzle of imli chutney. Enjoy the tangy and sour flavour in every bite. You can enjoy Bhel puri with green tea or coffee. 

Homemade Trail Mix

If you are a working professional and you don’t have time to prepare evening snacks (healthy snacks for kids) then you can try homemade trail mix with a cup of green tea in the evening. You can create your healthy trail mix with nuts, seeds, dry fruits and a sprinkle of choco chips. It serves as a perfect evening snack that will curb your cravings. 

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Mango Shrikhand

You can’t go without mangoes in the summer. Considering the hot weather you can try making cool mango shrikhand with hung curd, chopped mangoes, cardamom powder and a touch of saffron. You can check Sanjeev Kapoor’s Mango Shrikhand recipe on youtube. 

Aloo Tikki Bites

If you are craving junk food but you don’t want to break your healthy diet routine then you can try making Aloo Tikki Bites for a hot summer evening. Make aloo tikki using baked or air-fried methods for a healthy and tasty twist. Serve it with mint chutney and yoghurt dip.

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Try these easy and light vegetarian snacks at home for your friends and family. 

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