Navratri 2025, Sept. 24 -- Garba nights mean lots of dancing, and to keep up your energy levels while you fast for Navratri and groove to the beats, you need light, low-calorie vegetarian snacks.

Here are 10 Indian vegetarian snack ideas that are tasty, healthy, and perfect for Navratri evenings:

Calories: Approximately 90 in 1 cup

How to make: Dry roast makhana with a teaspoon of ghee, sprinkle rock salt, pepper, and a pinch of turmeric or peri-peri masala.

Why it works: High in protein, low in calories, and crunchy like chips.

Calories: Approximately 120 in 1 bowl

How to make: Toss chopped cucumber, tomatoes, roasted peanuts, coriander, lemon juice, and a dash of chaat masala.

Why it works: Fresh, hydrating, and protein-rich from...