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How to Make Crispy Masala Makhana at Home | Healthy Fox Nut Snack

How to Make Crispy Masala Makhana at Home

This Crispy Masala Makhana Recipe is quick, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare. Whether you're looking for a healthy evening snack, a crunchy tea-time treat, or a homemade alternative to fried snacks, this recipe is worth trying.
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Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Snack
Cuisine: NorthIndian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Makhana - 100 gms / 7-8 cups

    Roasted peanuts - 1/2 cup / 100 gms

    Thalippu Vadagam - 1 tbsp(optional)

    Red chillies 2-3

    Garlic crushed with skin - 7-8

    Needed salt

    Chilli powder - 1 1/2 tsp

    Turmeric powder -1 tsp

    Asafoetida - 1 tsp

    Coconut oil - 3 tbsp

    Some Curry Leaves

Method
 

  1. 1.First fry makhana in medium low flame to roast nicely.
    2.Test by crushing it will crumble take out & cool.
    3. Now to a kadai add coconut oil when it heats up add crushed garlic.
    4. Let it become golden add curry leaves then vadagam stir nicely.
    5. When curry leaves are crisp add Asafoetida,red chillies,Turmeric powder,Chilli powder
    & saute.
    6. Add Roasted Peanuts then Makhana & mix add needed salt & mix.
    7. Switch off the Stove let it cool then store in an airtight container & enjoy
    How to Make Crispy Masala Makhana at Home | Healthy Fox Nut Snack

Notes

  • Always roast over medium-low heat.
  • Keep stirring continuously.
  • Never add spices over high heat.
  • Cool completely before storing.
  • Use an airtight container to maintain crispiness.
  • Add extra chilli powder if you prefer a spicier version.