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Seven Healthy Alternatives to Traditional Monsoon Snacks

Analysed 1 Jul 2026·2 sources analysed·Lifestyle
Seven Healthy Alternatives to Traditional Monsoon SnacksPreviousNext

As monsoon cravings often favor hot, crispy snacks that are typically deep-fried and high in calories, healthier alternatives are recommended. Options include air-fried pakoras made with vegetables and besan, fresh corn chaat, protein-rich moong dal chilla, roasted chana, and roasted makhana. These snacks use baking, roasting, steaming, or air-frying methods to reduce oil content while maintaining flavor and nutritional value, offering satisfying and digestion-friendly choices for the rainy season.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 26/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 1 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on health and lifestyle advice without engaging in political discourse. They present neutral, practical information aimed at general readers interested in nutrition and seasonal eating habits, reflecting no political perspectives or partisan framing.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The tone across the articles is positive and encouraging, emphasizing healthy eating and enjoyable alternatives to traditional fried snacks. The coverage promotes well-being and offers constructive suggestions, maintaining an upbeat and supportive sentiment.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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Their headline
Bias
Sentiment
economictimesCraving monsoon snacks? Try these 7 healthy alternatives - Healthy monsoon snacks to enjoy this rainy seasonCenterPositive
economictimesCraving monsoon snacks? Try these 7 healthy alternatives - Air-Fried PakorasCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

economictimes broke this story on 1 Jul, 12:08 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    economictimes1 Jul, 12:08 pm
    Craving monsoon snacks? Try these 7 healthy alternatives - Air-Fried Pakoras
  2. 2
    economictimes1 Jul, 12:24 pm
    Craving monsoon snacks? Try these 7 healthy alternatives - Healthy monsoon snacks to enjoy this rainy season

Lens Score breakdown

26/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Lifestyle
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
1 Jul 2026
Key entities
MonsoonSnackPakoraRoastingOnionSpiceChutneyCorianderGram flourMung beanSpinachDeep frying