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Spicy Masala Makhana Recipe

Published: Jul 31, 2019 · Modified: Jun 30, 2022 by Bhavana Patil ·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 masala makhana served in a bowl
spicy masala makhana

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.

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 states of Bihar in Indian.

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.

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 are beneficial to those suffering from high blood pressure, heart diseases, and obesity due to their high magnesium and low sodium content.

- Source food.ndtv.com

Masala Makhana Ingredients

  • 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, chat masala powder, and black salt.
Spicy Masala Makhana ingredients

How to Make Spicy Masala Makhana Recipe

How to Roast Phool Makhana:- 

Heat ghee in a pan and add 1 cup of 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, they are perfectly roasted.

step to roast makhana in a teaspoon of oil till crisp in a pan collage
roasted makhana recipe

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

Put the ghee in the same pan on low heat, add red chili powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala, black salt, and salt, mix well quickly. Do not burn the spices.

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

step to add spices and roasted lotus seeds to ghee collage

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

Tips & Variations for Spicy Masala Makhana

  • 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.

More Makhana Recipes

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

More healthy snack recipes

  • Corn Bhel
  • Beetroot Cutlet
  • Corn Pakoda
  • Vegetable Rice Cutlet
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spicy masala makhana served in a 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.
4.75 from 12 votes
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Servings: 2
Calories : 128
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Diet: Gluten-Free, 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 makhana/foxnut/lotus seed
  • 2 teaspoons ghee (or coconut or olive oil), divided
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chat masala powder
  • a pinch black salt
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  •  How to Roast Makhana:- 
    Heat ghee in a pan and add 1 cup of 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.
    step to roast makhana in a teaspoon of oil till crisp in a pan collage
  • Put the ghee in the same pan on low heat, add red chili powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala, black salt, and salt, mix well quickly. Do not burn the spices.
    Add the roasted makhanas. Toss them for about 2 minutes, till the spices are well coated.
    step to add spices and roasted lotus seeds to ghee collage
  • Let the Makhana cool to room temperature. You can serve it right away or store in airtight container for later use.
    Spicy Masala Makhana served in a black bowl

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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: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 16.1gProtein: 3.8gFat: 5.2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1.2mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 0gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 0.7mg
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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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