CRISPY SPICED PUFFED LOTUS SEEDS/ MAKHANA

Roasted Makhane … , phool makhane or lotus seeds or fox nuts are loaded with nutrients and are a good source of protein, calcium and iron.
Makhane have a neutral taste , you can spice it up the way you want , just roast them and when they are cool, store in an air-tight container. anytime you want a light and nutritious snack, just have the roasted makhana....
These roasted makhana or foxnuts make for a good in between lunch snacks or evening snack. they can be had with tea or coffee in the evenings. I hv tried these using Indian spices , but you can try with other spices nd herbs too...

Perfect nd healthy , easy peasy, popcorn like , amazin tea time nibbles , kills ur hunger pangs too...

Recipe :

Ingredients :-

• Makhane - 2 cups
• Ghee/oil - 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper powder/ red chili powder - ¼ tsp
• Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
• Chaat masala - 1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves - 5 or 6 ( optional , I love them so added)

Method :-

• Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan.
• Add hing/ asafoetida and Makhane .
• Add other spices nd salt nd curry leaves .
• Roast for 5-6 minutes till slightly browned and crispy.
• Cool and store in an airtight container. 

Done , enjoy ...