Makhana Chivda Namkeen is an easy, simple, crispy and healthy snack recipe made with lotus seeds, dry fruits and some spices. It is generally made and served during the fasting as it contains all the required nutrients during Vrat/ Upvaas. During cold winter days also you can enjoy this snack as it contains so many nuts also. Even this is nutritious snack for kids. Make this Namkeen and store, you can eat it anytime as munchies with tea also. It is a perfect snack for little hunger. Here is the recipe with some tips and step by step instructions and pictures.
1. Firstly, heat 1 tbsp ghee in a large pan and roast 5-6 curry leaves. Then add 1/2 cup peanuts and roast them on low flame.
2. Then add 15 almonds (cut into half) and roast them for 2 mins with peanuts on low flame.
3. Next, add 15 cashew nuts (half cut) and roast for a min. or until they turn golden.
4. Add 1 tbsp raisins and roast them for few seconds or till they puff up.
5. Take the roasted nuts out in a plate and keep them aside.
6. In the remaining ghee, add 2 cups Phool Makhana and roast them.
7. Roast on low flame for 7-8 minutes or until the makhane turns crunchy.
8. Turn off the flame and add 1/4 tsp red chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp chaat masala to it.
9. Next add all roasted nuts and raisins.
10. Mix well making sure the spices are well coated on Makhana and nuts.
11. Makhana Chiwda Namkeen is ready to serve. Enjoy roasted dry fruit makhana munchies, or store in an airtight container once cooled completely.
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