Masala Makhana recipe / Roasted Makhana recipe

Masala Makhana Recipe with step by step photos | How to do Masala Makhana | Roasted Makhana Recipe | Spicy Masala Makhana | Roasted Phool makhana

Looking for some low cal snacks to munch between your meals ,to mute those hunger pangs ? Today i have for you all a healthy, guilt free and easy snack made from puffed lotus seeds.Spicy , crunchy and super addictive – that’s ” Roasted Phool Makhana / Spicy Roasted Puffed lotus seeds ( foxnuts)“. Made from just a teaspoon of oil within 10 mins , they are way way better than popcorn  – both taste wise as well nutrient wise.

Few healthy snacks that you can make puffed rice chiwda , corn flakes chiwda , caramel makhana , poha chiwda etc

About Makhana :

Makhanas are popularly known as Phool Makhana or lotus seeds or fox nuts . Makhanas are a great option for healthy snacking as they are rich in minerals ,calcium and anti oxidants. There are many recipes using it and is commonly made during fasting days in North India . You can check caramel makhana and Makhana Kheer recipe …

This Masala Makhana Recipe

• makes a healthy guilt free snack.
• Good option for kids snack box
• great to make as a snack for the festive season like diwali
• It’s Vegan
• hardly takes 10 mins to make

Spicy Masala Makhana Recipe with step by step photos

Take 2 cup of Phool Makhana / Lotus seeds.

• In a pan add a heat a tsp of Ghee . Add makhana and roast it on medium low flame for 3-5 mins . Let it get crispy

• When you pick up a makhana and break , it should be crisp & break easily . This is the indication that Makhana is well roasted .If it doesn’t, and is still little hard , you may have to roast them for few more mins.

• Now add all the flavoring ingredients one by one like salt , haldi powder , red chilli powder , jeera powder , chart masala , aamchoor powder

• Toss everything nicely such that makhana s are well coated with masala. If required add a tsp of ghee ( in case masala s are getting burnt )

• That’s it…store in airtight container and enjoy ????

Few Points to note while making Masala Makhana :

• Always roast makhana well till they are nicely crispy.
• You can add or minus any of the flavoring ingredients mentioned . Like chaat masala / aamchoor powder / jeera powder etc is all optional . You can make it plain too adding just salt chilli powder or any desi spices that you prefer.
• For some more chatpata taste , you can add peri peri masala too.
• Addition of roasted peanuts or badam makes it more crunchy and healthy .
• You can do this in oven / air fryer too.