Better snacks for your 4 PM tea
Elaras team · Updated 19 Oct 2026 · General wellness information, not medical advice
Evening hunger is real. The trick is to have a better option ready before the bajji or biscuit packet tempts you.
Eight easy swaps
- A cup of chickpea or green gram sundal
- A handful of roasted chana (pottukadalai) or peanuts
- A seasonal fruit: guava, banana, papaya or orange
- Sprouts with onion, tomato and lemon
- Roasted makhana or puffed rice with vegetables
- A glass of buttermilk with curry leaves and ginger
- Ragi or wheat roti roll with vegetables
- Boiled corn with a squeeze of lemon
Make it stick
- Prepare the snack in the morning so it's ready at 4 PM.
- Keep the portion small: it's a snack, not a meal.
- Have tea with less sugar and without extra biscuits on the side.
If you have a health condition, please consult your doctor before changing your diet or routine.