Makhana

Crunchy? Check! Spicy? Check! Tasty? Check! Healthy? Check..check..check! That's the beauty of Makhana - a delicious, economical, and healthy snack. Makhana, also known as fox nuts are essentially lotus seeds...loaded with nutrients and are a good source of protein, calcium, and iron. They make for a great afternoon snack and a good replacement for any type of processed, junk food! Recipe below....

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Ingredients (serves 2):

2 tbsp ghee/oil

2 cups makhana

1/2 tsp cumin powder

1/2 tsp paprika

Salt to taste

How to make?

Step 1:

Dry roast makhana in a pan on medium flame for 5 - 6 minutes. Remove the makhana and in the same pan, heat ghee or oil.

Step 2:

Add cumin powder, paprika, and salt to the hot ghee/oil. Add the roasted makhana to the pan.

Step 3:

Toss well to combine. Turn off the heat.

Serve warm or store in an airtight container when completely cool!