Description
Roasted Makhana is a popular Indian snack made from fox nuts, seasoned with a blend of spices and roasted to crunchy perfection. This light and healthy snack is easy to prepare and customizable to suit different flavor preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups makhana (fox nuts)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon ghee or olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon chaat masala (optional, for a tangy flavor)
Instructions
- Heat the Ghee or Oil: Heat ghee or olive oil in a nonstick pan over low to medium heat.
- Season the Makhana: Sprinkle salt, turmeric, black pepper, and chili powder over the roasted makhana. Toss well to coat evenly.
Add the makhana and roast, stirring continuously, for 8–10 minutes until they become crisp and light golden. Be careful not to burn them.
Roast for another 1–2 minutes to let the spices blend in. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Roasted makhana is a light, healthy snack perfect for tea time or on-the-go munching.
- You can customize the seasoning with herbs, cheese powder, or peri-peri mix for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
