Best Masala Munchies to Pair with Your Evening Tea

There is a very specific kind of hunger that shows up around 5 PM.

Lunch feels like it happened ages ago. Dinner is still far away. The chai is being made, and suddenly the biscuit jar looks a little too predictable.

That is when something crunchy and masaledaar just makes sense.

From spicy puffs to tangy bites, masala munchies can make the everyday chai break much more interesting without requiring you to start frying pakoras every evening. And when there are a few different flavours on the table, everyone gets to pick according to their own snack mood.

So, what should you reach for with your next cup?

What makes masala munchies work so well with chai?

Chai already has warmth and flavour, so the right snack needs enough personality to keep up with it.

Crunch gives you that satisfying contrast with every sip, while flavours like peri peri, tomato and masala stop tea time from feeling repetitive.

5 tea-time flavours for 5 different snack moods

Sabala’s Masala Munchies combo brings together different flavours rather than giving you five versions of the same snack.

The advantage of having a mix like this is simple. Your tea-time craving does not behave the same way every day, so your snack should not have to either.

Peri Peri Puffs for the spicy-snack person

There is always one person who thinks every snack could use more spice.

Peri Peri Puffs are for them.

The spicy flavour works particularly well with a hot cup of chai when you want something more exciting than everyday biscuits or plain namkeen. Keep a glass of water nearby if your spice tolerance is questionable. We are not judging.

Tangy Tomato Puffs when chatpata wins

Some evenings you want spice. Other days, you just want something tangy and easy to snack on.

Tangy Tomato Puffs bring that chatpata flavour without going too heavy on the heat, which makes them an easy pick with chai.

They also work well when everyone at the table has a different spice tolerance.

Pizza Puffs for an easy crowd-pleaser

Pizza Puffs bring a familiar savoury flavour in a crunchy format and work especially well when you want to switch things up from typical masala snacks.

Consider this the option for days when your chai is Indian, but your snack mood is doing its own thing.

Green Chatka Nut Cracker when you want a bigger flavour hit

Sometimes a puff is not the mood. You want something with a stronger crunch and a proper masala kick.

That is where the Green Chatka Nut Cracker fits in.

It adds a different texture to the spread and keeps a bowl of masala munchies from becoming too similar from one bite to the next.

Mocha Munch Date & Almond Bar for the sweet side of chai

Not everybody wants something salty with tea.

The Mocha Munch Date & Almond Bar gives the combo a sweet, chewy option, which is particularly handy when half the table wants savoury and the other half is looking towards the biscuit tin.

One combo, argument solved.

Can masala munchies work as healthy evening snacks?

If you are trying to make your everyday snack choices a little more considered, the way a snack is made matters too.

Sabala’s puffs are millet-based and not fried. That gives you a different option from routinely reaching for deep-fried snacks while still keeping the crunch and flavours you actually want at tea time.

Of course, healthy evening snacks are also about how much you eat. Pouring some into a bowl rather than snacking straight from the pack is an easy way to enjoy them without accidentally finishing everything before dinner.

A simple way to make 5 PM less predictable

Evening tea is one of those small everyday rituals that does not need much improvement.

The chai can stay exactly as it is.

Just change what is sitting next to it.

Sabala’s Masala Munchies combo brings together Peri Peri Puffs, Tangy Tomato Puffs, Pizza Puffs, Green Chatka Nut Cracker and a Mocha Munch Date & Almond Bar, giving you spicy, tangy and sweet options in one place.

Because sometimes the difference between chai pi lete hain and actually looking forward to tea time is just a better bowl of snacks.

Frequently asked questions

What are good snacks with tea?
Crunchy and savoury snacks such as millet puffs, nut crackers, and other masala-flavoured bites can pair well with evening chai.

Are Sabala’s puffs fried?
No. Sabala’s millet-based puffs are not fried.

Which masala munchies are good for spice lovers?
Peri Peri Puffs and Green Chatka Nut Cracker are the stronger-flavoured options in the combo.

What if I prefer something sweet with tea?
The Mocha Munch Date & Almond Bar offers a sweet and nutty alternative to the savoury snacks in the combo.

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Disclaimer: This blog is for informational purposes only. Nutritional benefits may vary depending on ingredients, serving sizes, and individual dietary needs. Enjoy snacks in moderation as part of a balanced diet.