Spice Roasted Makhana | Makhana Chivda
Makhana, or fox nuts, are a puffed seed with a texture similar to popcorn or very large mamra. They have the added benefit of being a fasting food; many people prize them for their nutritional value.
Prep Time1 minute min
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Total Time9 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: fox nuts, makhana, makhana chivda, phool makhana
Servings: 4
Calories: 135kcal
Author: Puja
- 3 cups makhana fox nuts
- 2 Tbsp ghee butter, or oil
- ½ tsp salt
- 10-12 curry leaves
- ⅛ tsp hing
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- 2 Tbsp peanuts
- ½ tsp amchoor
- 1 tsp sugar optional
- ½ tsp cumin
Heat oil until it shimmers. Add hing, turmeric, and curry leaves. Let them sizzle for a few seconds.
Add salt, amchoor, cayenne, and peanuts. Add makhana. Toast well, 5-6 minutes, until the makhana are crisp and they crumble when crushed.
Add sugar, stir and remove from heat before the sugar begins to melt.
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg