masala makhana recipe | phool makhana masala | roasted lotus seed snack with detailed photo and video recipe. an easy and simple healthy snack recipe made with lotus seed and dry spices. it is generally made and served during the fasting as it contains all the required nutrients during fasting. the recipe hardly takes many ingredients but takes a lot of time in stirring and hence can be overwhelming for novice chefs.
well, to be honest, i do not keep any fasting and i believe in having a moderate and healthy diet on a daily basis. the reason i am highlighting with this masala makhana recipe is, i do not use it as a fasting ingredient. basically, i use it as just another ingredient and use it in recipes like chaat, snacks or as it is as this recipe. i personally like it as supporting ingredients to most of the chaat recipes, particularly to bhel or churumuri snacks. having said that phool makhana by itself is an amazing ingredient and the recipe of phool makhana masala is an amazing dish on any day.
furthermore, i would like to highlight some tips, suggestions and variations to the masala makhana recipe. firstly, i have used ghee to roast the lotus seed which makes it flavoured and tasty. having said that, you can use also use cooking oil or vegetable oil. particularly olive oil is the closest one. secondly, you need to roast the phool makana in a low to medium flame and do not attempt in high flame. basically in high flame, there is a high chance to burn it and also may not turn it to crisp. lastly, the same recipe can be further extended by adding finely chopped onions and tomatoes as a salad. but may not perfectly fit as a fasting dish, however.
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masala makhana recipe | phool makhana masala | roasted lotus seed
Ingredients
- 1 tsp ghee / clarified butter
- 2 cup phool makhane / foxnuts / lotus seeds
- ½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
- ¼ tsp pepper powder
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp chaat masala
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- firstly, in a large kadai heat 1 tsp ghee and roast 2 cup phool makhane.
- roast on low flame for 7-10 minutes or until the makhane turns crunchy.
- turn off the flame and add ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp pepper powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp chaat masala and ¼ tsp salt.
- mix well making sure the spices are well coated.
- finally, enjoy masala makhana or store in an airtight container once cooled completely.
how to make masala makhana with step by step photo:
- firstly, in a large kadai heat 1 tsp ghee and roast 2 cup phool makhane.
- roast on low flame for 7-10 minutes or until the makhane turns crunchy.
- turn off the flame and add ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp pepper powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp chaat masala and ¼ tsp salt.
- mix well making sure the spices are well coated.
- finally, enjoy masala makhana or store in an airtight container once cooled completely.
notes:
- firstly, roast on low flame else makhane will burn.
- additionally, adding spices makes makhane flavourful, so adjust accordingly.
- furthermore, foxnuts are eaten during vrat or fasting.
- finally, masala makhana recipe tastes great when prepared with fresh ones.