Quick & Healthy Sooji Snacks You Can Make in 10 Minutes
- Neelansh Garodia
- Mar 20
- 3 min read
Quick & Healthy Sooji Snacks You Can Make in 10 Minutes
Sooji (semolina) is one of the most versatile ingredients in Indian kitchens. Light, nutritious, and easy to cook, it can be transformed into a variety of delicious and healthy snacks within minutes. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast, an evening snack, or a nutritious treat for kids, Sooji-based dishes are the perfect choice. In this blog, we will explore some quick and healthy Sooji snacks you can make in just 10 minutes!
1. Instant Sooji Uttapam
Ingredients:
1 cup Sooji (semolina)
½ cup curd
½ cup water
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 small onion (finely chopped)
1 small tomato (finely chopped)
1 green chili (chopped)
1 tablespoon coriander leaves (chopped)
1 teaspoon oil (for cooking)
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix Sooji, curd, water, and salt to form a smooth batter. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
Add baking soda and mix well.
Heat a non-stick pan and brush it with oil.
Pour a ladleful of batter and spread it lightly.
Top it with chopped onions, tomatoes, green chili, and coriander.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
Serve hot with chutney or curd.
2. Sooji Vegetable Cutlets
Ingredients:
1 cup Sooji
½ cup boiled potatoes (mashed)
½ cup grated carrots
¼ cup finely chopped capsicum
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon rice flour (for crispiness)
1 teaspoon oil (for cooking)
Instructions:
Dry roast Sooji for 2 minutes on low flame.
In a bowl, mix roasted Sooji with mashed potatoes, carrots, capsicum, ginger-garlic paste, and spices.
Add rice flour and mix well.
Shape the mixture into small cutlets.
Heat oil in a pan and shallow-fry the cutlets until golden brown.
Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup.
3. Instant Sooji Dhokla
Ingredients:
1 cup Sooji
½ cup curd
½ cup water
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon Eno fruit salt (or baking soda)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon oil
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
5-6 curry leaves
Instructions:
Mix Sooji, curd, water, salt, and turmeric into a smooth batter.
Add Eno/baking soda and lemon juice, and mix well.
Grease a microwave-safe bowl and pour the batter.
Microwave for 3-4 minutes or steam for 7-8 minutes.
Heat oil, add mustard seeds and curry leaves, and pour over the Dhokla.
Serve warm with chutney.
4. Sooji Cheela (Instant Pancakes)
Ingredients:
1 cup Sooji
½ cup curd
½ cup water
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 small onion (finely chopped)
1 small tomato (finely chopped)
1 green chili (chopped)
1 teaspoon oil (for cooking)
Instructions:
Mix Sooji, curd, water, salt, and black pepper into a smooth batter.
Heat a non-stick pan and brush it with oil.
Pour a ladleful of batter and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle chopped onions, tomatoes, and green chilies on top.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
5. Sooji Ladoo (Healthy Sweet Treat)
Ingredients:
1 cup Sooji
½ cup jaggery (grated)
½ cup desi ghee
¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, cashews)
2 tablespoons grated coconut (optional)
Instructions:
Heat ghee in a pan and roast Sooji until golden brown.
Add grated jaggery and mix well.
Add cardamom powder, chopped nuts, and coconut.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Shape into small ladoos and let them set for 5 minutes.
Enjoy as a healthy, energy-packed snack.
Conclusion
Sooji is a super ingredient that can be used to create delicious, healthy, and quick snacks in just 10 minutes! Whether you're craving something savory like Uttapam, Cutlets, or Cheela or something sweet like Sooji Ladoo, these recipes will ensure you have a nutritious and tasty snack ready in no time.
Try these recipes today and add variety to your daily meals with the goodness of Sooji!
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