Roasted Makhana Chivda Recipe (Makhana Namkeen)
Roasted Makhana Chivda (Makhana Namkeen) is a delicious snack served at tea time or munched throughout the day. It is low-fat and gluten-free and can be served for vrat (Hindu fasting days) as well. Make it in a pan over the stovetop and an air fryer.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee divided
- 2 cups whole makhana (foxnuts)
- ½ cup whole almonds
- ½ cup whole cashew nuts
- 3 tablespoons melon seeds
- ¼ cup thinly sliced dry coconut
- 10-12 whole curry leaves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala powder
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a pan over medium heat.
- Add makhana to the pan and roast on medium heat until they are crispy (5-8 minutes).
- Stir frequently while roasting. Remove the roasted makhana to a large bowl and keep it aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon ghee in the same pan over medium-low heat.
- Add almonds, cashew nuts, and melon seeds to the pan and roast until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Stir continuously while roasting to avoid burning.
- Remove the roasted nuts and seeds into the bowl.
- In the same ghee, add dry coconut and curry leaves and roast until browned (5-6 minutes).
- Stir continuously while frying.
- Remove them to the bowl.
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper powder, and chaat masala powder over the roasted nuts and seeds and toss well.
- Cool the ingredients completely and store them in an airtight container. Serve at room temperature.
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Notes
You can also add other nuts of your choice like walnuts or pistachios.
You can easily scale the recipe up or down.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1.8mg
