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A well-planned road trip not only involves mapping out the route and ensuring your vehicle is in top condition, but also packing the right foods to keep everyone energised and satisfied along the way.
Having the right snacks and meals can make a significant difference in your travel experience. It saves time, money, and ensures you have healthy options on hand. Instead of relying on roadside eateries, which might not always offer the best quality or hygienic food, carrying your own food ensures that you and your family stay well-fed with nutritious and tasty options.
Spicy Masala Peanuts
Masala peanuts are a spicy and crunchy snack, perfect for munching on during long drives. These flavourful peanuts are coated with a mix of spices and chickpea flour and then deep-fried or roasted until crispy. Start by mixing raw peanuts with a blend of spices like red chilli powder, turmeric, cumin, and salt. Add a bit of chickpea flour and a small amount of water to coat the peanuts. Fry them in hot oil until golden brown, or for a healthier version, roast them in the oven.
Muffins
Muffins are individually sized baked goods with a "moist, coarse-grained" texture. Both savoury muffins, like cornmeal and cheese muffins and sweet muffins like blueberry, chocolate chip, lemon, or banana flavours are available. Muffins that have been sweetened might range from those that have been mildly sweetened to those that are richer in fat and sugar than many cakes. They are available ready-made and can also be made at home. They are less likely to get spoiled during the heat.
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Roasted Sweet Potato Bites
Roasting is always a healthy option. It enhances their natural sweetness without added sugars or oils, making them a nutritious snack. The taste of sweet potato is naturally sweet with a caramelised exterior, complemented by a hint of warm cinnamon. You can have a chat masala to enhance the spice. One cannot compromise with health, but one can always make their snacking options a little bit better, ensuring they eat the perfect snack and are in good health, which they have been wanting.
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Chips Sandwiches
Sandwiches are a great way of fulfilling hunger, but bored with the usual sandwiches? Here is the recipe for you. In a bowl, mix some chopped onions, tomatoes and bell peppers with mayonnaise. Add some salt, pepper, oregano and chilli flakes. Then crush some chips and add them to the filling. On a bread slice, spread this filling and toast the sandwich till it gets golden brown. The sandwich is enough to fulfil your hunger.
Aloo Tikki
Aloo tikki is a popular North Indian snack made from mashed potatoes mixed with a blend of spices, such as cumin, coriander, and garam masala. These potato patties are shallow-fried to a golden crisp and are served with chutneys and yoghurt. Sometimes, they are used to make chaat, a delightful combination of tikki, yoghurt, and an assortment of chutneys. Aloo tikki is a flavorful, filling, and satisfying snack that's sure to be a hit during your tea time.
