• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Instant Pot
  • Indian
  • Air Fryer
  • Shop

yellowthyme logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Air Fryer
  • Instant Pot
  • Shop
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Air Fryer
  • Instant Pot
  • Shop
×

Home

Published: May 10, 2019 · Modified: Aug 22, 2019 by chhavi

Roasted Makhana Recipe - three ways - Healthy, Vegan & Gluten Free

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Roasted Makhana Recipe three ways - Curry leaf and Ghee roasted makhana, Sweet Jaggery and cardamom makhana and Olive oil and Italian herbs makhana.Makhana is also called foxnut or Gorgan nut or lotus seeds.

These are so healthy and delicious that they super addictive!

Good thing they are Vegan,Low Carb,Gluten Free and high protein!

Basically, a dieters dream!

I know how tough it can be to ditch those chips.I know only too well! but these little crunchy goodness will make everything so much better!

The challenge with makhanas is that the flavours don't stick that easily to them.My trick is to add the seasoning along with some fat AFTER they have been dry roasted to super crispyness

Makhana is also a great snack for people with diabetes.It's also considered great food to eat during fasts.Roasted Powdered Makahna , mixed with water or milk is also given to babies as their first food.

I have three types of Roasted Makhana Recipe for you!

Dietary Details

What is Fox Nut

Fox nut or makhana is a seed of our national flower lotus.

Nutrition details of Foxnut

1 Cup of Makhana(32 gms)

Calories - 106 Cals, Carbs- 20.6 g,Protien- 4.9 gms ,Fat-.6 gms

Is Fox Nut vegan

Foxnut is completely vegan

Is Fox Nut gluten Free

Foxnut or makhanas are Gluten Free.

Is Fox Nut Paleo/Whole 30 Approved

Makhanas by themselves are paleo and whole 30 approved BUT not all flavourings and fats are paleo and whole 30 approved.

How to Roast and Flavour Makhanas

Step 1: Dry roast the makhanas on low medium heat, moving them around often.

Step 2: Check if they are done by biting into them.They should be crisp.When they start to brown and become crispy is when they are done.

Step 3: Sprinkle the fat(ghee or olive oil) all over them.Add the seasoning and mix mix mix.

Pro Tips & Tricks

  1. Makhanas take 20 minutes to roast.The slower you go the better.
  2. Do not roast peanuts and other nuts with it.They will invariably get burnt way before makhanas are crispy.
  3. After the makhanas have cooled down, tranfer them into a air tight jar.They become soggy very fast.
Roasted Makhana Recipe - Three ways -. Curry leaf and Ghee roasted, Sweet Jaggery and cardamom and Italian herbs makhana. Healthy, Vegan, Gluten Free snack.

Curry leaf & Peanut Makhanas

5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe
Author: Chhavi

Ingredients 

  • 1 Cup Makhanas
  • 1 teaspoon ghee or clarified butter
  • 8-10 Curry leaves
  • 2 Cloves Garlic smashed
  • 1-2 Dried Red Chillies broken
  • ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • ¼ Cup Peanuts
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Dry Roast the makhanas on medium heat, till they are crisp.
  • Meanwhile, take a large pan.Add Ghee to it.
  • Once the ghee has melted, add cumin & mustard seeds.Let it splutter and lower the heat.
  • To that add Curry leaves, garlic and dried red chillies.
  • Add the peanuts next and roast it on low flame till it's crisp and has brown spots.Add turmeric and salt to the tempered ghee and peanuts.
  • When the makhanas are done, mix them with the tempered ghee and peanuts.
If you liked the recipe, please leave us a rating
5 from 1 vote
Follow me on InstagramMy handle is @yellowthyme
Roasted Makhana Recipe - Three ways -. Curry leaf and Ghee roasted, Sweet Jaggery and cardamom and Italian herbs makhana. Healthy, Vegan, Gluten Free snack.

Jaggery & Cardamom Makhanas

Jaggery & Cardamom Makhanas
5 from 2 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe
Author: Chhavi

Ingredients 

  • 1 Cup Makhana
  • 1 tablespoon Jaggery
  • 1-2 Green Cardamom pods Smashed
  • 1 teaspoon Ghee

Instructions

  • Roast the makhanas in ghee till crisp.
  • In a pan, add jaggery, green cardamom and 2 tablespoon of water.Bring to boil and whisk it toghether.
  • Once the makhanas are done, add them to the jaggery and cardamom syrup.
  • Sauté everything together on high heat till the syrup has evaporated and the makhanas are well coated with the jaggery.Let it cool completely before serving.

Notes

Jaggery cardamom makhanas become crisp after cooling down completely.
If you liked the recipe, please leave us a rating
5 from 2 votes
Follow me on InstagramMy handle is @yellowthyme
Roasted Makhana Recipe - Three ways -. Curry leaf and Ghee roasted, Sweet Jaggery and cardamom and Italian herbs makhana. Healthy, Vegan, Gluten Free snack.

Olive oil and herb Makhanas

5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe
Author: Chhavi

Ingredients 

  • 1 Cup Makhanas
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs thyme, basil and oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder or 2 garlic pods
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Dry Roast the makhanas on medium heat, till they are crisp.
  • Once done, take a large pan.Add Olive Oil to it.
  • Add the seasoning- dried herbs, paprika,garlic powder and salt.
  • Toss them with the tempered Olive oil and herbs.
If you liked the recipe, please leave us a rating
5 from 1 vote
Follow me on InstagramMy handle is @yellowthyme

More recipes you may enjoy

  • Mango Corn Salsa- Pico de Gallo
  • Greek Yogurt Caramelized Onion French Dip
  • Biryani Raita- Onion Yogurt Sauce
  • chicken fajitas on top of a toasted tortilla with smashed avocado
    EASY JUICY Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Hi, I'm Chhavi!

More about me →

Memorial Day Recipes

  • Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
  • chicken fajitas on top of a toasted tortilla with smashed avocado
    EASY JUICY Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
  • Olive Oil & Balsamic Herb Bread Dip
  • Black Bean Corn Feta Dip
  • Air fryer Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic
  • Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings-(Extra Crispy)
  • 2 Minute Sriracha Garlic Lime Aioli
  • Quinoa Edamame Salad

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • All About me
  • Privacy Policy

Recipes

Instant Pot Recipes

Desserts & Cakes

Appetisers

Indian Food

Millets and More

Salads

Contact

  • Get in Touch
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.