Meena's Taste Mantra

Roasted Masala Makhana - A healthy and delicious snack!

From the time I tastes POP Mak's Makhana, I have become a fan of this wonderful puffed Lotus Seeds! This was the first time that I had tasted these and instantly loved them. A quick search as to the origin, nutrition value for the same made me realise this is an ingredient that must be included in our daily diet. Fortunately, Amma Appa also loved these puffed Makhanas | Foxnut.

Since Amma Appa love the SouthIndian spices, Amma tried today to make a healthy Roasted Masala Makhana Snack. Just loving it! Sorry POP Mak's, now these snacks will be made at home! Very easy to make and the health benefits make it even more a reason to explore healthier alternatives using Makhana.

INGREDIENTS

40 gms Phool Makhana | Puffed Lotus Seeds | Foxnut

25 gms Shengdana | Peanut

20 Kadhi Patta | Curry Leaves

1/4 tsp Haldi | Turmeric Powder

1/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder

A pinch Hing | Asafoetida Powder

1 tsp Oil

To taste Kala Namak | Rock Salt

METHOD

In a kadhai, heat oil. Turn the flame to low and add curry leaves, peanut and makhana. Stir continuously till makahana becomes crisp.
Add hing, haldi, chilli powder and rock salt. Saute for 1 minute. Switch off the gas.
Once cools to room temperature, store in air tight container.

We enjoyed Roasted Masala Makhana as our Tea Time Snack! Simply loving it.

Note:

a. Instead of Peanut you can also use Cashew Nut and Raisins.

b. Chaat Masala, Black Pepper, Dehydrated Tomato | Onion | Garlic Powder....any combination of these spices can be used to create varied flavours for a healthy Roasted Makhana Snack!

We have used:

1. Borges Olive Oil Light

2. Everest Tikhalal Red Chilli Powder

3. LG Hing Powder

About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.