Name: Roasted Makhana Namkeen
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups fox nuts or lotus seeds (Phool makhana); 1-2 tablespoons ghee (Clarified butter); 2 tablespoons almonds; 2 tablespoons cashew nuts; 2 tablespoons raisins; 2 tablespoons dried coconut slices; 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts; Few curry leaves; Rock salt (saindha namak) to taste; ½ teaspoon black pepper powder; ¼ teaspoon dried mango powder; ¼ teaspoon sugar optional

Description

Roasted Makhana namkeen is a delicious and healthy snack made with fox nut (phool makhana) and dry fruits. Enjoy this simple and easy namkeen at home during fasting time or any time of the day.

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Ingredients

2 cups fox nuts or lotus seeds (Phool makhana)
1–2 tablespoons ghee (Clarified butter)
2 tablespoons almonds
2 tablespoons cashew nuts
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons dried coconut slices
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
Few curry leaves
Rock salt (saindha namak) to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper powder
¼ teaspoon dried mango powder
¼ teaspoon sugar optional

Instructions

In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon ghee on medium flame.
Once hot, add the makhanas and roast them with stirring constantly for 5-6 minutes on medium to low flame till they become crunchy and slightly brown.
Transfer it to a bowl.
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of ghee.
Add almonds, cashews, and curry leaves. Roast them until they become crisp and aromatic with stirring constantly.
Transfer them too into the same bowl of makhana.
In the same pan, add thinly dried coconut slices and peanuts with stirring continuously for a few minutes until they change light brown in color and crisp.
Transfer to the same bowl.
Add raisins to it.
Add rock salt as per your taste, black pepper, dried mango powder, and sugar.
Mix everything well.
Toss well, so that the flavors are well coated to the makhana and nuts.
Let it cool down completely.
Once the mixture cools down, store it in an airtight container.
Enjoy!

Notes

Ghee gives a delectable flavor for roasting the makhana (fox nuts).
Do not roast the makhana and dry nuts on high flame. This may quickly burn them. Always roast on medium to low flame to get perfect crunchy nuts.
As per your choice you can feel free to skip or increase or decrease the number of nuts (dry fruits).
Use normal salt, if you not making it for fasting.
Additionally, you can make spicy by adding chilli powder, chaat masala, peri-peri powder, etc.

Category: Snacks
Cuisine: Indian

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