Roasted Makhana recipe, Phool makhana recipe, roasted lotus seeds recipe, chocolate makhana, caramel makhana, masala makhana, makhana mixture with step by step pictures is a healthy Indian snacks. 4 flavorful roasted makhana recipes is great for kids after - school/ lockdown snacks.
For many years I was not aware of this super healthy ingredients. My friend made roasted makhana recipe for evening snacks. She told me that lotus seeds is low in cholesterol, fat and sodium. It is good for weightloss and low calorie snacks. They are beneficial to those suffering from high blood pressure, heart diseases and obesity due to their high magnesium and low sodium content.
I initially tried a basic phool makhana recipe but as my son grow older I tried to introduce all his favorite flavours. Use my roasted makhana recipe as a base and make 4 flavorful snacks. It is also one great option for mid- morning and evening hunger.
How to Roast Makhana?
Makhana can be roasted without oil and butter. If you are looking for a healthy low cholesterol Indians snacks Phool makhana is one great option to consider. For perfect roasted makhana recipe roast them in low flame, and while sauteing the foxnuts always make sure they are mixed well for even browning. Avoid high flame as it might burn the makhana. Depends on the quantity and also the brand cooking time may slightly vary 8 -10 minutes its all it takes for these super healthy Roasted Makhana recipe.
I don’t want high-calorie options how else can I consume makhana?
With the Roasted Makhana recipe, you can make a lot of healthy Indian snack varieties. Sprinkle some salt to the Roasted Makhana and remove the excess salt by shaking them in a colander. no oil/ no butter plain salted makhana/salt makhana is ready. If you like to add some good fat add some butter and saute the roasted makhana with salt - tasty buttery makhana is ready.
Can I use sugar instead of jaggery?
Sugar can be very well replaced for jaggery. White sugar takes a little longer time to cook so cook it in low flame until the color changes and let it caramelize. I sometimes mix jaggery and brown sugar and make caramel and it works perfectly fine. The key for a perfect caramel is to take off the stove immediately after it is done and mix the makhana immediately. Also check out Poha chivda and Aval mixture Indian snacks recipe collection Caramel recipe collection
Roast Makhana
Dry roast 100 grams makhana in low flame for 8 -10 minutes. keep mixing well to avoid browning. Cook til the makhana turns crisp
Chocolate phool makhana
Ingredients: Chocolate - 35 g Ghee- 1 + 1/2 tsp Roasted phool makhaa - 3/4 cup how to make Chocolate makhana with step by step pictures:
In medium flame Add 1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon of ghee to pan and let it heat
After ghee is hot turn off the heat and add chocolate chips
Mix well and addd 1/2 teaspoon of ghee
Turn on the flame to low and cook for 5 - 10 seconds
Turn off and add phool makhana
Mix well and add vanilla extract
Stir well and make sure chocolate is well coated in phool makhana. Spread it on plate and let it cool down
Masala phool makhana
Ingredients: Roasted phool makhana - 1 cup Coconut oil - 1 teaspoon + 1/4 tsp Garlic powder - 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder - pinch Chilli powder / Sambar powder- 1/4 tsp Garam masala - 1/4 tsp Coriander powder - 1/4 tsp Chaat masala - pinch How to make Masala Makhana with step by step pictures:
In low flame Add oil to the pan and add all the spice powder except chaat masala and let it cook for 5 seconds
Add roasted phool makhana and mix well,Cook for a minute
Add chaat masala and switch off
Phool makhana mixture
Ingredients: Roasted phool makhana - 1 cup Coconut oil - 1 teaspoon + 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp Urad dal - 1/2 tsp Channa dal - 1/2 tsp Peanuts - few Cashew - few Curry leaves - few Hing - generous pinch Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp Chilli powder / sambar powder /idli podi- 1/4 tsp How to make Phool makhana mixture with step by step pictures
Add oil to the pan and when oil is hot add mustard seeds, urad dal and change dal and let it splutter
Sprinkle curry leaves and mix well, add cashew and peanuts and give a quick saute
Add turmeric powder,chilli powder, salt and hing and mix well
Add a cup of roasted makhana and him; cook in low flame for a minute and keep mixing everything well
