Masala Makhana Recipe / Spicy Masala Makhana Recipe / Roasted lotus Seed Recipe

 

Masala Makhana

Ingredients

Makhana  / Phool Makhana- 2 cups

Almonds - 1/4 cup

Cashew nuts - 1/4 cup

Pistachio - 1/4 cup

Pumpkin seeds - 1/4 cup

Salt to taste

Curry leaves - few

Red chilly powder - 1 tsp

Black salt - 1/4 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp

Chaat masala - 1 tsp

Sugar - 1/4 tsp

Dry mint powder - 1/4 tsp

Ghee - 2 tsp

Method

Add a teaspoon of ghee in a pan add the makhana and roast till crisp. Do not over fry and burn them, transfer into a plate.

Pour remaining oil in the pan add curry leaves & the nuts fry till color changes.

Reduce the flame add all the dry masala powders , sauté for few minutes and switch off the stove.

Add the mint powder , sugar and roasted makhana toss well still combined.

Cool completely and store it in an air tight container.

Note: Adjust the dry masala powders according to your taste.

Masala Makhana is a crunchy and healthy snack made by roasting fox nuts (makhana) and tossing them in flavorful Indian spices. Light, nutritious, and rich in protein, it’s a guilt-free treat perfect for tea time or as a quick anytime munch. Health benefits (like being low in calories and good for weight management).

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Aloo Paratha Recipe / Stuffed Potato Flatbread Recipe / Delicious Aloo Paratha / Potato Stuffed Paratha

Aloo Paratha is a traditional North Indian flatbread made with whole wheat dough and spiced mashed potatoes as the main filling. This stuffed paratha is soft, hearty, and flavorful, often served with butter, curd, or pickle, making it a comforting dish that completes any Indian meal.

Aloo Paratha

Ingredients for outer dough

Whole wheat flour - 2 cups

Salt to taste

Oil - 1 tsp

Nigella seeds - 1/2 tsp

Warm water as needed

( Make a soft dough with flour, salt & water. Knead it well cover & rest it for 5 minutes. Divide the dough into equal size balls)

Ingredients for the filling

Boiled & mashed potato - 2 medium size

Chopped coriander leaves - 2 tbsp.

Grated ginger - 1/2 tsp

Chopped onion - 1 tbsp.

Chopped green chillies - 1 large

Salt to taste

Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp

Dry mango powder - 1/8 tsp

Method

Take a bowl add all the filling ingredients and mix till combined. Diving into equal size balls.

Take a small ball of the dough shape it like a cup, keep a ball of the filling inside the cup & seal it well to make sure the filling doesn't come out.

Flatten it well with your palm, dust it with dough and gently roll the parathas to a semi thick disc.

Heat a tawa/griddle & cook these parathas in medium low flame till its light brown on both sides with little oil smeared both sides of the parathas.

Serve it hot with any gravy or raita of your choice.

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