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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