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Chocolate Makhana Recipe

Jun 4, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. 2 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Chocolate Phool Makhana recipe is a simple, quick, and delicious instant snack where roasted makhana's are tossed in chocolate sauce. Perfect for kids school snack box or as a snack with your evening tea.

chocolate makhana served in a bowl

You can also make these chocolate makhana's from cocoa powder will be posting that recipe soon.

Phool Makhana or fox nut seeds are one of the Indian superfoods and very healthy and nutritious. They taste much like popcorn and can be replacements for popcorn.

Recently a lot of people who are on a diet or weight loss programs are trying these makhana's which are low-calorie snacks. I have also been seeing a variety of makhana snack's in Indian supermarkets these days. So I have been making these snacks at home like makhana chivda, caramel popcorn, spicy masala popcorn, mint(pudina) makhana, and my daughter loves all these varieties.

This Chocolate Makhana is

  • Easy, rich & quick
  • Healthier school snacks for kids in moderation
  • Perfect tea time snacks
  • Vegan, Vegetarian & gluten-free.

How to make Chocolate Makhana

How to Roast Makhana

Heat ghee in a pan or kadai and add 1 cup of Makhana and dry roast them on very low heat for 4-5 minutes until they are crisp, keep stirring them in between so that Makhana doesn't burn.

To check if they are roasted properly just take one Makhana in hand and crush it, if it breaks nicely with a crunching sound that means they are done perfectly. Now transfer makhanas to a plate and let them cool.

Take ¼ cup of chocolate (I used Amul brand) and cut it into small pieces in a microwave-safe bowl.

Then Microwave till the chocolate melts. Took about 2 minutes for me. Take out of the microwave and stir the melted chocolate and add the roasted makhana's.

step to melt chocolate and add roasted makhana collage

Then mix well until makhanas are coated well with the chocolate. Sprinkle some chopped almonds for the crunch.

Line a baking tray with butter paper. Transfer the chocolate makhana's to it and let it cool for some time. I didn't have time so I refrigerated for 15 minutes and Chocolate makhanas are ready to serve. Enjoy!

step to add nuts and dry makhanas collage

Variations

  • If you wish add other chopped nuts like cashews, and pistachios to make it crunchy.
  • You can also roll the chocolate makhana's in the cocoa powder at the end or drizzle some chocolate sauce if serving immediately.
  • You can also make these chocolate makhana's using unsweetened cocoa powder, butter, and sugar.
  • I have used Amul chocolate bar, you can use chocolate chips as well. For healthier options use dark chocolate.
  • If you are vegan you can replace ghee with coconut oil or olive oil.

Tips

  • Make sure to roast makhanas before preparing chocolate makhana. Makhanas should be crispy.
  • Do everything in low flame to get the perfect texture and taste.
  • If you are making in bulk, do it in batches.
  • The chocolate makhana remains good at room temperature in an air-tight container for 3-4 days. If they are exposed to air they get soggy and don't taste well.

More Healthy Snack recipes

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  • Mexican Style Golgappa with Fruit Pani
  • Corn Pakoda
  • Airfryer Beetroot Cutlet/Tikki
  • Vegetable Rice Cutlet
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chocolate makhana

Chocolate Makhana Recipe

Bhavana Patil
Chocolate Makhana recipe is a simple, quick and delicious instant snack where roasted makhana's are tossed in chocolate sauce.
5 from 2 votes
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Servings: 2
Calories : 215
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Stovetop
Prep Time : 5 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml

  • 1 cup roasted makhana /foxnut/lotus seed
  • 1 teaspoon ghee or coconut or olive oil
  • ¼ cup chocolate (Dark or Milk)
  • 1 tablespoon almonds chopped

Instructions
 

  • How to Roast Makhana:- 
    Heat ghee in a pan or kadai and add 1 cup of Makhana and dry roast them on very low heat for 4-5 minutes until they are crisp, keep stirring them in between so that Makhana doesn't burn.
    To check if they are roasted properly just take one Makhana in hand and crush it, if it breaks nicely with a crunching sound that means they are done perfectly. Now transfer makhanas to a plate and let them cool.
  • Take ¼ cup of chocolate (I used Amul brand) cut into small pieces in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Then Microwave till the chocolate melts. Took about 2 minutes for me. Take out of the microwave and stir the melted chocolate and add the roasted makhana's.
  • Then mix well until makhanas are coated well with the chocolate. Sprinkle some chopped almonds for the crunch.
  • Line a baking tray with butter paper. Transfer the chocolate makhana's to it and let it cool for some time. I didn't have time so I refrigerated for 15 minutes and Chocolate makhanas are ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Variations

  • If you wish add other chopped nuts like cashews, pistachios to make it crunchy.
  • You can also roll the chocolate makhana's in the cocoa powder in the end or drizzle some chocolate sauce if serving immediately.
  • You can also make these chocolate makhana's using unsweetened cocoa powder, butter, and sugar.
  • I have used Amul chocolate bar, you can use chocolate chips as well. For healthier options use dark chocolate.
  • If you are vegan you can replace ghee with coconut oil or olive oil.
 

Tips

  • Make sure to roast makhanas before preparing chocolate makhana. Makhanas should be crispy.
  • Do everything in low flame to get the perfect texture and taste.
  • If you are making in bulk, do it in batches.
  • The chocolate makhana remains good at room temperature in an air-tight container for 3-4 days. If they are exposed to air they get soggy and don't taste well.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Kajal narula says

    November 15, 2019 at 7:47 am

    I tried this recipe. But my makhana didn't coated well in chocolate. Although I have enough chocolate. After melting chocolate it is not in that consistency that it can cover that makhana easily

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    • bhavana says

      November 15, 2019 at 4:42 pm

      Did you keep in the refrigerator?I kept mine it helped to dry up.Also if your chocolate is hard after melting please melt for extra minute in the microwave.I used Amul brand (Chocolate)

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