6 High-Protein Indian Snacks Under ₹50

Store-bought protein bars cost ₹100-200 each. These desi snacks cost a fraction and deliver similar protein.

1. Roasted Chana (Bhuna Chana) — 15g protein for ₹10

A handful (50g) of roasted black chickpeas. Crunchy, filling, zero cooking. Keep a box in your bag.

2. Sprouts Salad — 12g protein for ₹15

100g mixed sprouts (moong + matki) with chopped onion, tomato, lemon, and chaat masala. Takes 2 minutes to assemble.

3. Peanut + Jaggery Chikki — 10g protein for ₹8

2 pieces of homemade or store-bought peanut chikki. High calorie too, so good for bulking.

4. Soya Stick (Nutrela) Salad — 18g protein for ₹12

Soak 25g soya sticks in hot water for 5 min, squeeze, toss with onion, coriander, and lime. Tastes like a chaat.

5. 2 Boiled Eggs + Salt/Pepper — 12g protein for ₹12

The simplest. Boil 4-5 at a time, keep in the fridge, eat as a mid-morning or evening snack.

6. Paneer Tikka (Grilled) — 14g protein for ₹25

100g paneer cubes marinated in curd + spices, grilled in a pan for 5 minutes. No skewer needed.

The Math

Snack	Protein	Cost
Roasted chana	15g	₹10
Sprouts salad	12g	₹15
Peanut chikki	10g	₹8
Soya stick salad	18g	₹12
2 boiled eggs	12g	₹12
Paneer tikka	14g	₹25

All under ₹25-30 except paneer, and every option beats a protein bar on both protein and price.

For more data on the best protein sources by cost, see the Protein Per Rupee page.