#1 Spicy Makhana
This is a quick no time recipe to satisfy those sudden hunger pangs. All the ingredients of this recipe are easily available at our homes at all times. It is a great option for an evening teatime snack.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Makhanas
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Red chili powder
- to taste Salt
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Ghee
Instructions
- Heat some ghee and roast the nuts for about 10-12 minutes over low heat. Keep stirring.
- Add all the spices. Turn off the flame.
- If necessary, add more Chaat Masala. Mix well.
- Store in an airtight container
#2 Makhana Tikki
Makhanas taste great with anything. This is a perfect recipe to serve your guests. It adds a perfect twist to the traditional aloo tikki and is much healthier.
Ingredients
- 2 cooked and mashed Medium potatoes
- 1 cup Fox nuts
- 2 Green peppers
- 2 tbsp Roasted peanuts
- handful Coriander leaves
- 1 tsp Fennel seed powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- to taste Salt
Instructions
- Dry roast foxnuts in ghee until they are crisp. Grind them coarsely.
- Put the coarsely ground Makhanas, mashed potatoes, and the rest of the ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix well. Adjust the salt and spices to your taste.
- Make round or oval patties. Shallow fry in a non-stick pan or bake in an oven, until both sides are golden brown.
- Serve with ketchup or pudina chutney.
#3 Healthy Makhana Chaat
This is a healthy version of chaat without oil. It is a quick and easy recipe that can be prepared in just 15 minutes. Experiment with the ingredients of your choice and create your own version of this recipe.
Ingredients
- Makhanas
- 1 chopped Onion
- 1 cup Plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder
- handful Raisins
- 1 tsp Roasted cumin powder
- handful Coriander leaves
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak Makhanas in water for 5-10 minutes.
- Squeeze the water and put it in a bowl.
- Add all the ingredients to the bowl.
- Mix well.
- Add raisins at the end.
