Evening tea parties are a great way to have friends and relatives over and just catch up on lost time. Say you have to plan this week and most of your guests are health conscious and would skip the deep fried snacks without even thinking twice. Your task at hand then is to think of snacks that are healthy, tasty and fit the occasion at the same time. Lucky for you, we’ve got put together a list of delicious healthy snacks that your guests would absolutely feast on.

Baked Methi Muthia: A traditional Gujarati snack made from methi leaves, whole wheat flour, besan and a couple of spices. There are two ways of making it, one is deep fried and the other is baked. The deep fried version is more commonly eaten, but we assure you that the baked version is just as tasty.

Baked Bhakarwadi: Bakarwadi, also spelled as Bhākarwadi, is a traditional sweet and spicy Indian snack that’s had during tea time. It is made from gram flour dough shaped into spirals stuffed with a mixture of coconut, poppy seeds and sesame seeds. Baked Bhakarwadi is healthier and can be stored for days and enjoyed as an evening snack

Rice Dhoklas: This timeless Gujarati delicacy is one of the most popular snacks. Dhokla is not just a favourite in India but is much loved across different countries as well. Dhoklas are a light yet filling snack and are perfect for evening tea parties. When unexpected guests arrive, just whip up the batter and this quick and healthy snack will save the day.

Baked Rusk: Another classic tea time snack, perhaps the most irreplaceable of the lot. You can easily spot them at any local chai shop, stored in a glass jar. Its consumed all across the world and has different versions. Baked Rusk is a healthier alternative compared to most biscuits.

Chatpata Channa Dal: This one can easily be made at home and won’t take more than 20 minutes. All you need is some channa dal (washed and soaked overnight), finely chopped green chilies, coriander leaves, chopped onion and tomato, black salt, red chili powder, chaat masala powder, lemon and oil for deep frying. Dry the soaked channa dal completely. Once dry, add in the red chili powder and black salt. Place the channa dal into a heatproof steel mesh strainer and dip it into a hot pan with some oil to roast until its golden and crisp. After this, place the dal on an absorbent paper and sprinkle a bit of the spice mix. Combine the channa dal with the remaining ingredients, and adjust the salt and spice levels according to taste. Serve along with a hot cup of tea.

These five delicious snacks will have your guest asking for more and keep their eyes glued onto their plates.