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 :-
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 ...
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