Roasted Makhana Recipe

Roasted Makhana is an instant snack that you may eat whenever you like. Phool Makhana, Fox Nuts or Lotus Seeds are loaded with nutrients and are a good source of protein, calcium, and iron. Here is how to make these at home.

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: people

Calories: 64kcal

Author: Neha Mathur

Roasted Makhana is an instant snack that you may eat whenever you like. Phool Makhana, Fox Nuts or Lotus Seeds are loaded with nutrients and are a good source of protein, calcium, and iron.

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Ingredients

2 cups Makhana
1 teaspoon Ghee
Salt to taste If making for fast, use sendha namak
¼ teaspoon Black pepper powder optional

Instructions

Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan.
Add makhana and salt.
Add black pepper powder if using.
Roast for 5-6 minutes on lo wheat till slightly browned and crispy.
Cool and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Peri Peri - Try adding some peri peri spice mix to make Peri Peri Roasted Makhana.

Caramel - You can also make Caramel Makhana just like you make Caramel Popcorn.

Wasabi is a new favourite too.

Add sour cream and onion powder to roasted makhana for a refreshing flavour.

Cheese powder will also work great here.

Add all these powders in ghee or oil and then coat the Makhana with it.

Always roast the makhana on medium-low heat to make them crunchy from inside.

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