Description
Crunchy and flavorful, this Roasted Makhana recipe is a simple and healthy Indian snack made with fox nuts (lotus seeds) and a blend of aromatic spices. Perfect for satisfying those snack cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups makhana (fox nuts/lotus seeds)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon ghee or olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
Instructions
- Heat the Ghee or Oil: Heat ghee or oil in a large skillet over low-medium heat.
- Roast Makhana: Add the makhana and roast for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Season: Reduce heat, sprinkle turmeric, chili powder, black pepper, chaat masala, cumin, and salt over makhana. Roast for 1-2 minutes.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat, let cool, and store in an airtight container.
- Serve: Enjoy as a crunchy snack!
Notes
- Adjust spices to taste.
- For a sweet version, roast with ghee, powdered sugar, and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg (0mg if using oil)
