Makhana Bhel Recipe (Roasted Fox Nut Bhel)
Makhana Bhel is a light, crunchy Indian chaat made with roasted makhana (fox nuts, lotus seeds), chutneys, and spices.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 3 cups makhana (fox nuts, lotus seeds)
- ½ cup chopped red onions
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chopped green chilies
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- ½ cup boiled and cubed potatoes ¼ inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
- 3 teaspoons green chutney
- 3 teaspoons tamarind chutney
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
Roast The Makhana
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add makhana and roast for 5-6 minutes, stirring continuously until crispy.
- Cool the roasted makhana for 5 minutes.
Prepare The Bhel Mixture
- In a large bowl, combine onions, tomatoes, green chilies, cilantro, potatoes, and roasted peanuts.
Add Flavors
- Add green chutney, tamarind chutney, salt, chili powder, chaat masala, and lime juice, and mix gently.
Assemble The Makhana Bhel
- Add the roasted makhana to the bowl and toss lightly.
- Top with fine sev and serve immediately to keep the makhana crunchy.
Notes
Always roast makhana well; under-roasted seeds taste chewy.
Add chutneys right before serving to prevent sogginess.
Adjust chutneys and spices to control spice, sweetness, and tanginess.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 3mg
