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Samosa to Chips-7 most unhealthy South Indian snacks

South Indian food is noted for its variety and flavours, yet specific snacks may be unhealthy owing to their preparation or components. These 7 South Indian foods are unhealthy. 

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Samosa

While not exclusive to South India, samosas are commonly enjoyed there. They are deep-fried pastries filled with spiced potatoes or meat, making them high in calories and fats.
 

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Chips

South Indian cuisine offers various types of chips, including banana and jackfruit. These are often deep-fried and can be high in calories and unhealthy fats.
 

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Bonda

Deep-fried dumplings made from gram flour and often filled with spicy potato mixture. Similar to vada, the deep frying adds to the calorie and fat content.

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Pani Puri (Golgappa)

Hollow, crispy puris filled with spicy tamarind water, potatoes, and chickpeas. The puris are deep-fried, and the tamarind water might contain added sugar.

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Pakoda

Deep-fried fritters made from various ingredients like onions, spinach, or potatoes coated in a gram flour batter. The deep frying can make them oily and high in calories.
 

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Murukku

Crunchy, spiral-shaped snacks made from rice and urad dal flours, fried until crispy. The frying process makes them calorie-dense.
 

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Vada (Medu Vada)

Deep-fried doughnut-shaped fritters made from lentil batter. The frying process makes them high in calories and unhealthy fats.
 

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