Here are some easy snacks you can make without using gas or oil: 

1. Curd Bread Chaat – If you have curd (yogurt) and bread in the fridge, a delicious snack can be ready in minutes. Start by cutting the bread into small pieces. In a bowl, take thick curd and mix in some salt, roasted cumin powder, and chaat masala. Pour the curd over the bread and top with finely chopped onion, tomato, and fresh coriander. If you have tamarind chutney or green chutney at home, you can add a little of that too. This snack is prepared without lighting the stove.

2. Cucumber-Paneer Bites – If you want something that looks appealing, try making cucumber-paneer bites. Cut the cucumber into thick, round slices. Place a small piece of paneer (cottage cheese) on top of each slice and sprinkle with a little black salt, roasted cumin, and chaat masala. You can also spread a thin layer of green chutney on the paneer if you like. Making this requires neither oil nor any actual cooking. It makes for an easy, light snack to serve with evening tea.

3. Instant Corn Chaat – If you have pre-boiled sweet corn, you can quickly whip up a chaat. Place the corn in a bowl and mix in finely chopped onion, tomato, coriander, lemon juice, black salt, and chaat masala. Adjust the spices to your taste; if you prefer it spicy, you can add some green chilies. Ensure the corn is already cooked; this way, there is no need to cook anything on the stove to prepare the chaat.

4. Instant Bread Bhel – Bread bhel is another easy, no-cook option. Break the bread into small pieces and mix in fine sev, onion, tomato, coriander, and some peanuts. Top with green chutney, tamarind chutney, lemon juice, and chaat masala. Mix everything well and serve immediately. It is best prepared right before serving rather than making it too far in advance, to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.

5. For the Dahi-Chutney Veg Cup snack, place finely chopped cucumber, tomato, carrot, and a little paneer into small cups or bowls. Top with thick yogurt, green chutney, roasted cumin powder, and black salt; you can also sprinkle some roasted peanuts or *sev* on top if available at home. This adds varied textures to the snack and minimizes kitchen clutter during preparation.

Keep these small tips in mind to enhance the flavor: since these oil-free and no-cook snacks rely heavily on fresh ingredients, chutneys, and spices, ensure the yogurt is fresh and thick. Do not leave the chopped vegetables exposed to air for too long. Also, add chaat masala and salt judiciously, as the chutneys and *sev* may already contain salt.

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