Top 10 Healthy Birthday Party Snacks Recipes (Indian Recipes)

Make your birthday healthier. Try our Top 10 Healthy Birthday Party Snacks Recipes (Indian Recipes). Cake, wafers, gulab jamun, pav bhaji…what does it remind you of? It is a typical Indian birthday snack that was served in our childhood. But as the generation has changed, so has the menu. Over time, junk food is prepared, and on the other hand, healthy foods are being ignored by the kids. Check out our top 10 birthday party recipes which are healthier and will maintain the birthday celebration feel.

Top 10 Healthy Birthday Party Snacks Recipes

Sweet Potato Fingers

Potatoes are everybody’s favorite, however, they lack both fiber as well as protein. Frying those potatoes further makes it unhealthy. We can replace the potato with sweet potato and make an interesting recipe. If you have an air fryer, it not only makes your task easier but also healthier.

 

Ingredients

Sweet potato 100 gms

Olive oil          1 teaspoon

Salt                  as per taste

Chilli flakes    a pinch

Mixed Herbs  a pinch

Method

• Slice the sweet potato into a long finger-shape
• Marinate the sweet potato with the remaining ingredients and then keep it aside for 15 minutes
• Either Shallow fry them in a nonstick pan or air fry them for 15 minutes at the maximum temperature till they turn golden brown
• Serve it with homemade yoghurt dip

 

Khakhra Pizza

The next in the row of our top 10 healthy birthday party snacks recipes (Indian Recipes)is khakhra Pizza. Replace the pizza base with healthier wheat khakhras and then add lots of vegetables as well as some cheese or paneer to make it healthier.

Ingredients

Khakhra mini                                      1 no.

Chopped bell peppers                         1 tablespoon spoon

Chopped onion                                   1 tablespoon

tomatoes chopped                             1 tablespoon

Salt                                                      as per taste

Chilli flakes                                        as per taste

Mixed Herbs                                       as per taste

Cheese                                                1 tablespoon

For the base sauce

boiled and peeled Tomatoes         ½ no.

Salt                                                     to taste

Red chilli powder                             1 pinch

 

Method

• Prepare the tomato puree for the base and then cook until the raw flavor is gone
• Add salt as well as red chilli to it and let it cool
• Take the khakhra and spread this base sauce evenly on the top
• Sprinkle the chopped vegetables on the khakhra mini
• Sprinkle the chili flakes, mixed herbs, as well as salt
• Garnish with grated cheese on the top and then bake it in the oven till cheese melts
• Serve it hot

 

Mini Green Idli

It is the perfect combination of cereal as well as pulse and served with coconut chutney. Steamed idlis can be made interesting by adding vegetables to idli as well as by adding vegetable puree like that of spinach or beetroot.

 

Ingredients

Rice                                         ½ cup

Uraddal                                   ¼ cup

Palak Puree                             ¼ cup

For coconut chutney                        

Coconut                                  ½

Jeera                                        1 teaspoon

Salt                                          as per taste

Oil                                           1 teaspoon

Curry leaves                           4 – 5 no.

Mustard seeds                        1 pinch

Urad dal                                  1/2 tsp

Jeera                                        a pinch

 

Method

• Soak the rice as well as moong dal overnight and make it into a fine paste
• Leave it to ferment for a few hours
• After fermentation, add palak puree to the batter and mix it thoroughly
• Grease the mini idli mold, pour the batter evenly, and then steam for 15 minutes
• For chutney, blend the chopped coconut, jeera, and salt till it becomes a coarse paste
• For seasoning, heat the oil, add mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves
• Let the urad dal turn aromatic as well as golden brown and then turn off the flame
• Add the coconut paste to the seasoning and then mix it evenly
• Serve the hot mini coin idlis with chutney

 

Corn Bhel Chat

Sweet corn is every kid’s favorite. However, you can make it innovative in chat form by adding lots of vegetables and garnishing it with sev. Also, a different version of the same recipe is mentioned as corn bhel on our website.

 

Ingredients

Boiled sweet corn                               1 cup

Chopped bell peppers                         1 tablespoon spoon

Chopped onion                                   1 tablespoon

tomatoes chopped                             1 tablespoon

Salt                                                        as per taste

Black pepper powder                        as per taste

Baked sev                                           1 tablespoon

Green chutney                                   1 tablespoon

Sweet chutney                                    as per taste

 

Method

• Take boiled sweet corn and add all the chopped veggies
• Sprinkle salt, and black pepper powder and mix it thoroughly
• Add the green chutney and sweet chutney and again mix it thoroughly
• Transfer the corn mix to a serving plate and garnish the chat with baked sev and serve

 

Paneer Tikka

How could we not include paneer in the top 10 healthy birthday party snacks recipes. Paneer being high in protein is a good option for snacking. Grill or shallow fry the paneer to make it more healthy.

Ingredients

Paneer                                                 100 gms

Curd                                                    1 tablespoon spoon

Chopped garlic                                   1 teaspoon

Salt                                                      as per taste

Chilli powder                                      ½ teaspoon

Turmeric powder                                ½ teaspoon

Garam masala                                      a pinch

Ginger and green chili paste              1 teaspoon

Oil                                                       1 teaspoon

 

Method

• Take curd, add all the spices, and mix well
• Cut the paneer into small cubes and then marinate it with the spice-mixed curd
• Heat and brush the nonstick tawa with oil
• Either shallow fry the paneer on a nonstick tawa or air fry for 10 to 15 minutes on maximum
• Serve the hot paneer tikka along with a side of salad or green chutney

 

Sprout Potato Tikki

Make potatoes healthy by adding sprouts, a source of protein as well as vitamin C. Either Shallow fry the tikki or air fry them to make them healthier. Make the tikkis in different shapes to make them more innovative and interesting.

 

Ingredients

Sprouts                                               ½ cup

Boiled potato                                    1 medium size

Ginger garlic chilli paste                1 teaspoon

Salt                                                      as per taste

Garam masala                                   a pinch

Oil                                                        1 teaspoon

 

Method

• Half boil the sprouts and then mash them
• Mash the potato and mix it with the mashed sprouts
• Add all the spices as well as salt and mix
• Give them different shapes using the cookie molds
• Either shallow fry the tikkis on non-stick tawa or air fry them for 15 minutes on maximum
• Serve them hot with green chutney

 

Kathi roll

Our list of top 10 healthy birthday party snacks recipes, is incomplete without the kathi roll. It is a perfect combination of carbohydrates, proteins, as well as fiber. It is grilled, has less oil, and is an ideal healthy snack item.

Ingredients

Wheat flour                             ½ cup

Salt                                          as per taste

Water                                       as needed

For filling

Shredded Bell peppers            1 tablespoon

Shredded zucchini                  1/2 cup

Broccoli                                  1 tablespoon

Panner cubes                           ¼ cup

Salt                                          to taste

Oregano                                  a pinch

Oil                                           1 teaspoon

Butter                                      1 teaspoon

Green chutney                         1 tablespoon

 

Method

• Make a soft dough of wheat flour, salt and water
• Roll out chapati and then roast them on both sides till done and keep it aside
• For the filling, heat the oil and saute all the vegetables and paneer
• Sprinkle salt, and oregano and mix well
• Saute till the vegetables become a little soft and let it cool
• Take the chapati and apply the green chutney evenly to it
• Place the vegetable filling in the middle and overlap the chapati on the filling, making it like a roll
• Heat the nonstick tawa, grease it with butter, and then grill the Kathi roll on both sides till it becomes golden brown and crisp
• Cut the roll in half and serve it hot

 

Falafel Coins

Falafel is a combination of pulse, seeds, as well as oil making it high in protein. Replace the frying with either shallow frying or grilling to make it more healthy.

 

Ingredients

Boiled chickpea                                  1 cup

Chopped garlic                                   1 teaspoon

Salt                                                      as per taste

Sesame seeds                                      1 teaspoon

Basil leaves                                         1 tablespoon

Olive oil                                              1 teaspoon

Oil                                                       1 tablespoon

 

Method

• Mix all the ingredients except the normal oil and then make a paste
• Roll out small coin-size tikkis
• Heat the pan, brush the oil over the pan, and then grill the tikkis till golden brown on both sides
• Serve the hot falafel tikkis along with green chutney or hung curd garlic dip

 

Finger Salad Bucket with Hung Curd Mint Dip

It is one of the best options to add veggies to your birthday menu. It is high in fiber and ideal balance of carbohydrates as well as proteins.

 

Ingredients

Cucumber                                           1 no.

Carrot                                                 1 no.

Zucchini (yellow)                               ½ no.

 

For curd dip

Hung curd                                           1 cup

Salt                                                      as per taste

Mint leaves (chopped)                        1 tablespoon

Ginger and green chilli paste              ¼ teaspoon

 

Method

• Cut the cucumber, carrot, and zucchini into 2 – 3 inches long fingers and refrigerate
• To make the dip, take hung curd and add mint, salt, and ginger chili paste
• Mix the dip thoroughly and keep it in the refrigerator
• Serve the salad bucket and dip, chilled

 

Dahi Bhalla shot

It is a favorite Indian delicacy that is tangy as well as tasty. To make it healthy the bhallas can be grilled in the appam tray instead of frying.

Ingredients

For Bhalla

Urad dal                                  1 cup

Ginger chilli paste                  1 teaspoon

Oil                                           1 teaspoon

For garnishing

Curd                                                    1 cup

Green chutney                                     1 teaspoon

Sweet chutney                                    1 teaspoon

Pomegranate                                       ½ teaspoon

Baked sev                                            1 teaspoon

Salt                                                      a pinch

Jeera powder                                       a pinch

Red chilli powder                               a pinch

 

Method

• Soak the urad dal for 4 to 6 hours and then grind it into a thick paste without using water
• Add green chili paste and salt, mix well, then keep it aside for 1 hour
• Heat the appam tray and pour the above batter with a small spoon and then grill the bhallas on both sides till golden brown
• Soak the grilled bhallas in water for half an hour and then squeeze out all the water by pressing it in between the palms
• Keep the squeezed bhallas on a plate, pour a few spoons of curd over it, and then refrigerate
• Take a shot glass and place 1 squeezed bhalla in it
• Top the bhalla with a generous amount of beaten curd and sprinkle some salt, red chili powder, as well as jeera powder over it
• Garnish the shot glass with green chutney, sweet chutney, and pomegranate as well as baked sev
• Serve the dahi bhalla shot chilled

End note

Make your kid’s birthday party not only a happening event but also a healthy one. These innovative healthy snacks are not only loved by the kids but all age groups equally enjoy them. Replace the old methods of deep frying with grilling, shallow frying, as well as baking. Try to include a majority of food groups in each of the recipes to make it a wholesome snack. Hope you enjoy our Top 10 Healthy Birthday Party Snacks Recipes (Indian Recipes).

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