When the 4 pm hunger strikes, a bag of potato chips would look much more appealing than a bowl of soggy salad. You would rather want to have something crunchy and munch-y to fill the gap between meals, but when trying to lose weight, you have to make sure the ones you pick up do not hamper your goals. Also, when you want to wind down with a cup of chai, instead of reaching out for cakes, cookies, biscuits, experts suggest munching on snacks with protein, fiber, and healthy fats that give you instant energy, keep you fuller for longer hours, and can help you lose weight as well. What better way than to pick up some roasted things that are also healthy, weight loss friendly, and can be taken along in packets to office and even while traveling. Roasting is a process which can be done with or without oil (dry roasting), with a bit of condiments added to increase the flavour and helps satisfy cravings as well. You can also use microwave for roasting. Roasting also allows room for experiment with ghee, salt, pepper, red chilli powder, and add loads of flavour with just a sprinkle of chat masala. So, let’s see some delicious, roasted things to have while on a diet.
1. Roasted Poha Chivda: You can make roasted chivda using just a tablespoon of oil and a handful of peanuts, a few cashew nuts, green chillies and curry leaves. This is a low-calorie but highly healthy Indian snack you would absolutely love along with a cup of chai.

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