From Samosa to Bread Pakoda: Popular deep-fried snacks of India and their calorie count you should know

Deep-fried snacks have been an integral part of Indian cuisines, and when it comes to the monsoon season, the craving is at its peak. Now that the monsoon is hitting every part of the country, and the craving is making us indulge more in deep-fried snacks, we thought of sharing the approximate calories your favourite snack offers. At the end of the day balancing matters and it knowing their approximate calorie content can help you make informed choices and practice portion control. Take a look.

Approximate calories: 250–300 kcal per medium samosa.
This is one of India's most beloved snacks, featuring a crispy triangular pastry shell stuffed with a spicy potato and pea filling, deep-fried to perfection and served with coriander chutney.

Approximate calories: 250–350 kcal per piece.
This deep-fried snack consists of flaky pastry filled with spiced lentils, onions, or peas and is best served with sweet tamarind chutney and green chutney.

Approximate calories: 180–220 kcal per piece
This popular deep-fried snack consists of mashed potato seasoned with spices, coated in gram flour batter, and deep-fried until golden brown. It is best served with dry garlic chutney and pav.

Approximate calories: 130–170 kcal per piece.
This is a South Indian delight made with fermented urad dal batter and mild spices. Best served with coconut chutney and filter coffee it is a must-try.

Approximate calories: 150–200 kcal per piece.
This refers to large green chilies stuffed with potato mix, coated with gram flour batter and deep-fried to perfection. It is best enjoyed with chai on the side.

Approximate calories: 300–350 kcal per 100 grams
No monsoon evening is complete without the goodness of crunchy pakoras made with sliced onions, gram flour, herbs, and spices before deep-frying into crispy fritters. It is best served with coriander chutney.

Approximate calories: 300–400 kcal per piece.
This is one of the most popular deep-fried snacks, made with slices of bread stuffed with spiced potato filling, dipped in gram flour batter, and deep-fried. It is best enjoyed with mint and coriander chutney on the side.

Approximate calories: 300–350 kcal per 100 grams.
This one is popular in North India and is made with paneer cubes coated in a seasoned gram flour batter and deep-fried until crisp. This protein-rich dish is best served with chutney and chai.

Approximate calories: 180–250 kcal per medium vada.
This is very popular in Maharashtra and is made with soaked tapioca pearls, mashed potatoes, roasted peanuts, and spices.

Approximate calories: 320–380 kcal per 100 grams.
This is a protein-rich snack made from soaked and ground moong dal mixed with spices, best served with mint chutney and grated radish.

Approximate calories: 280–350 kcal per 100 grams.
Native to South India, Chicken 65 is made by marinating bite-size chicken pieces in spices before deep-frying and is often topped with fried curry leaves and green chilies.