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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer & Snacks

    Spicy Masala Makhana Recipe

    Nov 11, 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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    Spicy Masala Makhana or Roasted Phool Makhana Masala is a healthy instant flavored snack recipe that is made up of makhana (lotus seeds or fox-nuts) and a few spices in just under 10 minutes.

    spicy roasted phool makhana in a white bowl

    Phool Makhana, Fox Nuts, or Lotus Seeds are loaded with nutrients and are a good source of protein, calcium, and iron. These are good healthy snacks for kids and adults.

    In India, makhana is generally served during fasting as it contains all the required nutrients during fasting.

    So I have been making these flavored Phool makhana recipes snacks at home like makhana chivda, caramel popcorn, mint (pudina) makhana, peri peri makhana, and my daughter loves all these varieties.

    Jump to:
    • What is Makhana?
    • Makhana Health Benefits
    • Ingredients for making Masala Makhana
    • How to Make Spicy Masala Makhana Recipe
    • Serving Suggestion
    • Tips & Variations for Spicy Masala Makhana
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Makhana Recipes
    • More Healthy Snack Recipes
    • Spicy Masala Makhana Recipe

    What is Makhana?

    Makhanas are popularly known as lotus seeds, fox nuts, Euryale Ferox, gorgon nuts, and phool makhana. It’s actually the puffed lotus seeds or the puffed fox nuts that have high nutritional and medicinal values and are mostly grown in the state of Bihar in India.

    Makhana Health Benefits

    Makhanas are packed with the goodness of protein, potassium, phosphorus, carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium, iron, and zinc. These essential nutrients make this munchy a perfect go-to healthy snack.

    Here are a few health benefits which will convince you to add them to your diet.

    • An anti-aging enzyme in these seeds is said to help repair damaged proteins.
    • They are low in calories, making them an ideal snack for weight loss.
    • Recommended for diabetics, too, due to their low glycemic index.
    • They benefit those suffering from high blood pressure, heart diseases, and obesity due to their high magnesium and low sodium content.

    - Source food.ndtv.com

    Ingredients for making Masala Makhana

    • Makhana: I used plain phool makhana (or lotus seed). Makhanas are easily available in Indian grocery stores. Even though the package says roasted makhana, I highly recommend pre-roast before using them.
    • Ghee (or oil): Ghee gives a nice flavor, but you can also replace it with coconut oil or any vegetable oil if you are a vegan.
    • Spices:  red chilli powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala powder, and black salt.
    spicy roasted phool makhana ingredients

    How to Make Spicy Masala Makhana Recipe

    How to Roast Phool Makhana:- 

    Heat ghee in a pan and add Makhana. Roast them on very low heat for 4-5 minutes until they crisp; keep stirring them in between so that Makhana doesn't burn.

    To check if they are roasted properly, just take one Phool makhana in hand and crush it. If it breaks nicely with a crunching sound, they are perfectly roasted.

    Now transfer roasted lotus seeds to a plate and let them cool.

    Add the ghee to the same pan on low flame, add red chili powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala, black salt, and mix well quickly. Be sure not to burn the spices.

    Add the roasted makhanas. Toss them for about 2 minutes, till the spices are well coated.

    Let the Makhana cool to room temperature. You can serve this roasted makhana masala immediately or store it in an airtight container for later use.

    Serving Suggestion

    These roasted makhanas are the perfect healthy snack to munch when hunger strikes. You can also serve this snack with your evening masala tea or coffee or pack it for the school snack box. A great option for travel too.

    Tips & Variations for Spicy Masala Makhana

    • Adjust the salt and spices according to your preference.
    • Cook on low flame to get the perfect texture and taste.
    • You can use your favorite combination of spices, as mentioned above.
    • You can eat foxnuts during vrat (or fasting).
    • If you are making it in bulk, do it in batches.
    • If you are vegan, you can replace ghee with coconut oil or olive oil.
    • You can store masala makhana in an airtight container for a week at room temperature. They get soggy and don't taste well, if exposed to air.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long will the roasted masala makhana last?

    Crispy Masala Makhana stays fresh for a week when you store them in a clean and dry airtight container at room temperature.

    Is Masala Makhana good for weight loss?

    Makhanas are packed with protein, potassium, iron and are low in sodium, and calories. Also, eating homemade roasted makhanas is healthier than store-bought ones as they are high in salt and trans fat.

    How much Makhana to eat in a day?

    One to two handfuls of Makhana should be ok and enough to give you positive health benefits.

    More Makhana Recipes

    • Paneer Matar Makhana Curry
    • Makhana Kheer
    • Makhana Paratha
    • Chocolate Makhana
    • Moringa Makhana

    More Healthy Snack Recipes

    • Bhel Puri Chaat
    • Corn Bhel
    • Beetroot Cutlet
    • Corn Pakoda
    • Vegetable Rice Cutlet
    • Poha Chivda

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    roasted makhana in a white bowl

    Spicy Masala Makhana Recipe

    Bhavana Patil
    Spicy Masala Makhana or Roasted Makhana Masala is a healthy instant snack recipe that is made up of makhana (lotus seeds or foxnuts) and few spices in just under 10 minutes.
    4.70 from 13 votes
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    Servings: 4
    Calories : 88
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
    Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Method: Stovetop
    Prep Time : 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time : 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time : 15 minutes minutes

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups makhana/foxnut/lotus seed
    • 1 tablespoon ghee (or oil), divided
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • ½ teaspoon chaat masala powder
    • ¼ teaspoon black salt

    Instructions
     

    • How to Roast Makhana:- 
      Heat ghee in a pan and add Makhana. Roast them on very low heat for 4-5 minutes until they are crisp, keep stirring them in between so that Makhana does not burn.
      To check if they are roasted properly, just take one Phool makhana in hand and crush it. If it breaks nicely with a crunching sound that means they are perfectly roasted.
      Now transfer roasted lotus seeds to a plate and let them cool.
      step to roast the phool makhanas collage
    • Add the ghee to the same pan on low flame, add red chili powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala, black salt, and mix well quickly. Be sure not to burn the spices.
      Add the roasted makhanas. Toss them for about 2 minutes, till the spices are well coated.
      step to prepare spicy roasted makhana in a pan collage
    • Let the Makhana cool to room temperature. You can serve it right away or store in airtight container for later use.
      roasted makhana in a white bowl

    Notes

    Tips & Variations

    • Adjust the salt and spices according to your preference.
    • Do everything in low flame to get the perfect texture and taste.
    • You can use your favorite combination of spices as mentioned above.
    • You can eat foxnuts during vrat (or fasting).
    • If you are making in bulk, do it in batches.
    • If you are vegan you can replace ghee with coconut oil or olive oil.
    • You can store masala makhana in an airtight container for a week at room temperature. They get soggy and don't taste well if exposed to air.
     
    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 235mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 156IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Aaravkrishna says

      March 14, 2020 at 12:51 am

      Nice recipe...will try @ home

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      • bhavana says

        March 14, 2020 at 12:53 am

        thank you ,please share your feedback after trying the recipe.

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