TOP 5 HEALTHY EVENING SNACKS FROM KERALA
Perfect for tea time, travel, tiffin box, or guilt-free munching!
When we think of evening snacks, most of us imagine something oily, crispy, and spicy. Yes, we all love them but our health doesn’t always agree!
That’s why we’ve picked 5 traditional Kerala snacks that are:
- Healthy
- Homemade-style
- Perfect for school kids
- Great for post-workout munching
- Easy to pack for travel
Let’s dig into Kerala’s natural, preservative-free snack treasures that are packed with taste and goodness.
AVIL VILAYICHATH (SWEETENED BEATEN RICE)
A Kerala pantry classic Aval (beaten rice) is light, energy-rich, and full of nutrients like B vitamins and iron. It helps manage blood sugar and supports your nervous system too.
In this dish, Aval is carefully roasted and mixed with melted jaggery syrup, cardamom, roasted cashews, coconut bits, peanuts, and chana dal. The result? A perfectly crunchy, sweet, and preservative-free snack that lasts up to 5 months!
KOZHUKKATTAI (STEAMED RICE DUMPLINGS)
Looking for a gluten-free, oil-free, gut-friendly snack? Meet Kozhukkattai soft, steamed rice balls with a sweet jaggery-coconut filling. Traditionally made during festivals, it’s now loved for its simplicity and health benefits.
We use hand-pounded rice flour, grated coconut, and melted jaggery no white sugar, no artificial flavoring. Just steamed goodness!
Perfect as an evening snack for kids, quick breakfast bite, or even as a travel snack.
ELAYAPPAM / ELA ADA (STEAMED RICE PANCAKES IN BANANA LEAF)
This is Kerala’s version of a pocket snack rice flour dough filled with jaggery and coconut, then steamed inside banana leaves for that natural aroma.
Ela Ada is naturally gluten-free, mildly sweet, and super light. No preservatives, no frying, just traditional Kerala snack wisdom wrapped in a leaf!
Also known as Elayappam, this is a must-try if you want a taste of authentic and healthy Kerala sweets.
CHERUPAYAR SHARKKARA (GREEN GRAM SWEET SNACK)
Simple, hearty, and power-packed! Cherupayar (green gram) is soaked, slightly cooked, and then gently stirred with jaggery syrup, a pinch of dry ginger powder, and coconut.
This snack is protein-rich, ideal for growing kids, athletes, and anyone needing a natural energy booster. It keeps you full for longer and has zero oil!
MATHANGA PAYASAM (PUMPKIN SWEET DISH)
This seasonal pumpkin-based dessert is not just a payasam it’s a nutrient-rich, comforting bowl of health.
Made with pumpkin, jaggery, coconut milk, and cardamom, Mathanga Payasam is iron-rich, soothing, and naturally sweet. We don’t use condensed milk or refined sugar just real, earthy ingredients cooked slowly with love.
This dish brings the vibrant hum of mathanga (pumpkin) to your tea table perfect for cool evenings or festive times.
Why Choose These Snacks? |
100% Natural Ingredients |
Long Shelf-Life (No Preservatives) |
Kid-friendly |
Travel-friendly |
Full of nutrition and Kerala tradition |