Snacks that will be your saviour at 3AM
In this quarantine, your sleep schedules have really gotten messed up. You sleep at 4, wake up at 1 and that’s probably because your mother is yelling at you. But, while your eyes are wide open post-midnight and there are absolutely no signs of sleep, hunger pangs start drumming away, isn’t it? What do you do? You end up eating all the packaged junkies you’ve stored for just these times. But, you know how badly it’s going to affect your health in the future. Today, we’ve got a pitara of some quick and hassle-free recipes that are far better than the junk foods you go for.
Want to make your 3 AM snacking game better? Here are some delights!
Popcorn has long been a companion to our favourite movies. But, this time, we’re insisting on trying something different with it. This period is all about doing things which are different than what you usually do. So try this hatke Popcorn Bhel. Two of your favourites in a recipe will make your binge-watching experiences better than ever.
We know you’re probably not in the mood to do a lot of mehnat. So, here’s something which will save you from that plus give you something to enjoy. Masala Khichia Papad is a super easy snack that you can prep up almost in a jiffy. Roast papads, add some vegetables, teekhi and meethi chutneys, and you’re done. Just make sure to keep a batch of chutney ready before hand.
This is a very simple snack which you can prepare and munch on in the night. Lotus seeds roasted and tossed with ghee and some spices. A namkeen which is delicious and can be stored for a long time. Lotus seeds are similar to popcorn when it comes to munching, just a lot healthier.
If you’re real hungry and you know that just munching can do no good, you need to walk that extra mile. This is the easiest sandwich recipe that is sure to fill up your belly, and gets done jhatpat. With the goodness of tomatoes and basil leaves, this one is going to be your favourite midnight snack for sure.
Sometimes, a lil’ indulgence at midnight does no harm! And we’ve just got the right dessert for that. Preparing something sweet has always been regarded as a task but this cake is easy and gets done fatafat. You need just 4 ingredients and less than 10 minutes, and your sweet tooth will be satiated to the fullest. Try out this recipe!
While some people have their sweet tooth cravings, some like to spice theirs up. Just like bhel is to Mumbai, so is Jhaal Muri to Kolkata. This simple yet delicious snack can be put together in minutes and features typical Bengali ingredients. If you’re looking for something spicy for your midnight snacking, this one’s the best to go with!
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