When you think of traditional Indian snacks, your mind may immediately wander to namkeens and crispy matris, but these favourites are often made with ingredients such as refined flour and oil. Making them at home, however, gives you the flexibility to swap these ingredients for more wholesome alternatives without compromising on flavour or crunch. If you are looking for a healthier twist on a classic snack, we may have found just the recipe for you.
Food blogger Vavya, known as Feastly Fit on Instagram, who regularly shares delicious recipes and easy-to-follow cooking ideas on social media , has shared a healthy twist to the traditional matri – a nutritious makeover that swaps refined flour for chickpeas, oats and poha, delivering a wholesome combination of protein, fibre, and complex carbohydrates . Made with chole, oats and poha, these are crunchy, wholesome and perfect for those monsoon chai cravings. And the best part? They’re air-fried! Check out the full recipe below!
In an Instagram video shared on August 20, the food blogger explains, “We usually turn chickpeas into sabzi, salad or chaat, but for Episode 11 of my Monsoon Series, I gave them a completely different makeover – crispy Chickpea Matris!
