Healthy Steamed Snacks with the Ultra Diet Steamer : Your Ultimate Guide
Snacking is a way of life in India, from mid-morning munchies to chai-time cravings. But deep-fried indulgences often bring along guilt, greasy fingers, and unwanted calories. It’s time to switch to something lighter, tastier, and smarter: steamed snacks.
With the Ultra Diet Steamer by Elgi Ultra, you can prepare a wide variety of wholesome snacks that are low in oil yet rich in nutrients and authentic Indian flavours. Steaming helps you retain nutrients, preserve textures, and bring out the natural taste of ingredients.
Why Choose Steamed Snacks?
- Zero oil cooking: Light, clean, and easy to digest
- Nutrient retention: Steaming keeps vitamins and minerals intact
- Natural flavours preserved: Ingredients taste fresh and vibrant
- Gentle on the stomach: Ideal for kids, elders, and health-conscious eaters
- Perfect for any time of day: Breakfast, snacks, or even light dinners
About the Ultra Diet Steamer
The Ultra Diet Steamer redefines convenience in healthy cooking.
Key Features:
- Made of AISI 304 food-grade stainless steel for safe, odour-free cooking
- Large capacity with multiple trays for cooking idlis, momos, and modaks together
- Compatible with both induction and gas stovetops
- Compact design that fits smaller kitchens
Tip: If you’re serious about batch-cooking healthy snacks, this steamer is your kitchen MVP.
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Steaming Reference Table
| Snack | Steam Time |
|---|---|
| Veggie Idlis | 10–12 minutes |
| Ragi Dhokla | 15–20 minutes |
| Lauki Muthiyas | 20–25 minutes |
| Veg Momos | 10–12 minutes |
| Corn & Spinach Panki | 10–15 minutes |
| Rice Flour Modaks | 10–15 minutes |
| Steamed Besan Squares | 20–25 minutes |
| Paneer & Oats Dumplings | 10–12 minutes |
| Millet Puttu | 10–15 minutes |
| Beetroot Idiyappam | 8–10 minutes |
10 Delicious Steamed Snacks to Try
1 . Veggie Idlis
A healthy twist on the classic South Indian favourite.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups idli/dosa batter
- ½ cup grated carrot
- ½ cup chopped spinach
- ¼ cup green peas
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp oil or ghee (for greasing)
Method:
- Mix all vegetables into the idli batter.
- Lightly grease idli moulds.
- Pour the batter, stack trays in the Ultra Diet Steamer, and steam for 10–12 minutes.
- Serve hot with sambar and coconut chutney.
2 . Ragi Dhokla
A soft, earthy and protein-rich Gujarati favourite.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup ragi flour
- ½ cup sour yoghurt
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp ginger-chili paste
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp fruit salt (Eno)
- Salt to taste
For tempering:
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- Curry leaves, green chili, pinch of hing
Method:
- Mix flour, yoghurt, and water to make a thick batter. Rest for 15 minutes.
- Add ginger-chili paste, turmeric, and salt.
- Add fruit salt just before steaming and mix gently.
- Pour into greased tray, steam for 15–20 minutes.
- Temper with mustard, sesame, and curry leaves, pour on top, and cut into squares.
3 . Stuffed Lauki Muthiyas
Soft and spicy bites packed with fibre.
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups grated bottle gourd (lauki)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup oats flour
- 1 tsp ginger-chili paste
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp oil for greasing
Method:
- Squeeze out excess water from lauki.
- Combine all ingredients into a soft dough.
- Shape into rolls and place in the steamer.
- Steam for 20–25 minutes.
- Slice and toss with a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves.
4 . Steamed Veg Momos
Delicate dumplings that taste indulgent but are oil-free.
Ingredients:
Dough: 1 cup flour, ½ tsp salt, water as needed
Filling:
- 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
- ½ cup grated carrot
- ½ cup crumbled paneer or tofu
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
Method:
- Prepare dough and rest for 10 minutes.
- Mix all filling ingredients.
- Fill and fold into momos.
- Steam for 10–12 minutes until translucent.
- Serve with spicy chili-garlic sauce.
5 . Sweet Corn & Spinach Panki
A fragrant, healthy Gujarati snack wrapped in banana leaves.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rice flour
- ½ cup spinach puree
- ½ cup boiled corn kernels
- ¼ cup yoghurt
- 1 tsp ginger-chili paste
- Salt to taste
- Banana leaves (cut into squares)
Method:
- Mix all ingredients to form a thick batter.
- Spread between greased banana leaf squares.
- Steam for 10–15 minutes.
- Peel and serve warm.
6 . Rice Flour Modaks
A festive favourite made healthier.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1¼ cups water
- 1 tsp ghee
- Pinch of salt
Filling:
- 1 cup grated coconut
- ¾ cup jaggery
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder
Method:
- Boil water, ghee, and salt. Add rice flour, mix, and knead into dough.
- Cook coconut and jaggery together with cardamom until thick.
- Fill and shape into modaks.
- Steam for 10–15 minutes. Serve with a drizzle of ghee.
7 . Steamed Besan Squares
Soft, tangy and hearty.
Ingredients :
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- ½ cup tamarind water
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
Tempering :
Mustard seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves
Method:
- Mix all ingredients into a smooth batter.
- Pour into greased tray and steam 20–25 minutes.
- Slice and top with tempering.
8 . Paneer & Oats Dumplings
Protein-rich, filling, and light.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated paneer
- ½ cup oats flour
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Mix ingredients into thick mixture.
- Shape into small dumplings.
- Steam for 10–12 minutes.
- Serve with mint-yoghurt dip.
9 . Millet Puttu
A nutritious South Indian breakfast option.
Ingredients :
- 1 cup millet flour
- ½ cup grated coconut
- ¼ cup water
- Salt to taste
Method:
- Moisten flour with water and salt until crumbly.
- Layer flour and coconut alternately in tray.
- Steam for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve with banana or coconut milk.
10 . Beetroot Idiyappam
A vibrant and colourful twist on traditional string hoppers.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup roasted rice flour
- ½ cup beetroot juice
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp oil
- Pinch of salt
Method:
- Boil beetroot juice, water, salt, and oil.
- Mix into rice flour to form soft dough.
- Press into idiyappam mould and steam 8–10 minutes.
- Serve with coconut milk or veg stew.
5-Minute Steaming Hack
- Prepare batters or fillings in advance
- Grease trays lightly before loading
- Stack multiple trays for efficiency
Set the timer on your Ultra Diet Steamer and relax, it shuts off automatically
Conclusion: Ready to Steam Up Your Snack Game?
Steamed snacks are not just for diet lovers. They’re for anyone who enjoys real flavours without compromise. With the Ultra Diet Steamer by Elgi Ultra, healthy cooking becomes effortless, versatile, and fun.
Start with one recipe today, tag your kitchen triumphs, and watch your family ask for seconds, guilt-free.
