MAKhana / Lotus Seeds Snacks/Teatime Snack
- 250 gms - Makhana / Lotus Seeds
- 3 tbsps- Ghee
- 1 tsp - Red chilly powder
- 1 tsp - Turmeric powder
- Handful of Peanuts
- Salt to taste
- Handful of Curry leaves
- A pinch of Asafoetida
- Makhana/ Lotus seeds are very chewy when you buy them from the store. Only after toasting they get crispy.
- In a big wok toast the makhanas on low or medium heat, mixing tossing them continuously. It will take 10 mins of toasting for it to get crispier.
- Check by eating one if it is crisp. Do not toss it on high flame as it will burn and turn brown.
- Once the Makhanas are crisp, transfer it onto a plate and set aside.
- Now add ghee to the same wok.
- Add peanuts, curry leaves, asafoetida and let them crisp up.
- Add turmeric and salt and give it a good mix.
- Now add the crisp Makhanas to this and give it a good mix, till all the seeds are coated well with the spices.
- Switch of the flame and keep tossing it. Let the seeds cool down in the wok.
- Keep mixing it few times.
- Store in an airtight container once cooled. Serve it with your choice of tea.
Recipe by MADaboutkitchen at https://madaboutkitchen.in/makhana-lotus-seeds-snacks-teatime-snack/
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