If you have a craving for a light snack in this cold winter then, makhana is perfect for the option you can choose. Makhana or Fox nut is rich in proteins, and calcium, you can eat it in many ways.
So, here today we tell you some exciting recipes of makhana, that you will definitely want to try in your home.
Spice-masala roasted makhana
Making spice-masala roasted makhana is the easiest recipe ever. To make it:
- Take two cups of makhana and roast them in a spoon of ghee for 8-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp each of chaat masala and red chilli powder.
- Add ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, and additionally mix salt and pepper according to taste.
- Mix them well till the spices coat eat fox nuts (Makhana).
- Now, cool it and serve.
Caramel makhana
Caramel makhana is something that you will love. To make it:
- Roast some makhana in ghee and set them aside to cool.
- Melt some powdered jaggery in water in a pan.
- Once it boils and thickens, take it off the flame.
- Now coat the roasted makhana with this caramel and let them sit for a few minutes.
Makhana Chivda
Chivda is a popular dish across North India. It is made with flattened rice. Try to make makhana chivda; you will like it.
To make it:
- Roast some makhana in ghee and set it aside.
- Heat ghee in a pan and add 1 tsp of black mustard seeds peanuts.
- Add sliced dry coconut, and roasted chana daal—season with red chilli powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Add the roasted makhana and sauté it all until everything is coated with the spice mix.
- Cool and serve.
Peri-Peri Makhana
It is also a fantastic recipe, To make it:
- Roast a cup on makhana.
- Mix a dry rub with some salt, peri-peri chilli powder, a pinch of pepper.
- Now, put the makhana in the pan again and sprinkle the seasoning.
– Peri-Peri makhana is ready!
