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Roasted Masala Makhana

Spicy crispy makhana made in air fryer or pan roasted on stove top. A great crunchy snack for kids and adults.
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Keyword masala roasted makhana
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 153kcal
Author Chhavi

Equipment

  • Heavy bottomed pan

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Makhanas about 50 grams
  • 1 Teaspoon Ghee
  • ½ Teaspoon Ground cumin
  • ½ Teaspoon Ground red chili powder reduce or omit for children
  • ¼ Teaspoon Turmeric
  • ½ Teaspoon Chaat masala
  • Salt to taste fine salt sticks better

Instructions

Air fryer Method

  • Preheat the makhana for 5 minutes at 400F or 200C.
  • Mix the ghee, salt, turmeric,coriander and chili powder.
  • Using your fingers, rub the mix on the makhanas
  • Add the makhana to the air fryer basket and air fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Let the makhana cool completely before you store it in an air tight container.

Stove top, pan roasted method

  • Take a heavy bottomed pan. Heat it on low- medium heat.
  • Add the makhana and keep moving them around the hot pan. This will take 812-15 minutes on medium low flame.
  • Mix the salt, turmeric, ground cumin, chaat masala and chili powder.
  • Make space in the middle, add the ghee. Once the ghee melts, add the mixed spices.
  • Mix the makhana by moving it around.
  • Roast for another 30 seconds so that spices get cooked.
  • Let the makhana cool completely before you store it in an air tight container.

Notes

Tips for raosted masala makhana

Here are some tips and tricks that help get that perfect crunch on the stovetop.
    1. Makhanas take 15-20 minutes to roast. The slower you go, the better, all the while stirring the makahanas.
    2. Do not roast peanuts and other nuts with it. They will invariably get burnt way before the makhanas are crispy.
    3. After the makhanas have cooled down, transfer them into an air-tight jar. They become soggy very fast.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg