Firstly, dry roast 1½ cup phool makhana on low flame until it turns crunchy. Keep aside.

In a pan heat 2 tbsp ghee. add 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chana dal, 1 tsp urad dal, few curry leaves and pinch hing.

Splutter the tempering.

Also add 2 tbsp peanut, 2 tbsp raisins, 2 tbsp cashew and 2 tbsp almonds.

Roast on low flame until the nuts turn crunchy.

Further add ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp aamchur, 1 tsp chaat masala and ¼ tsp salt.

Saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

Add in roasted makhana and mix well. Mix until the masala is coated well.

Finally, enjoy Makhana Bhel or store it in an airtight container.

Firstly, dry roast 1½ cup phool makhana on low flame until it turns crunchy. Keep aside.

In a bowl take ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp aamchur, 1 tsp chaat masala and ¼ tsp salt. Mix well.

Also add 2 tbsp tomato, 2 tbsp onion, 2 tbsp cucumber, 2 tbsp green chutney, and 2 tbsp tamarind chutney.

Mix well making sure everything is well combined.

Furthermore, add roasted makhana and mix well.

Add 2 tbsp coriander, and 2 tbsp peanuts. mix well.

Finally, Makhana Chaat Recipe is ready to enjoy.