Whether you are looking for a filling snack during vrat times, a guilt-free savory snack, healthy tea-time namkeen or a munchie for a long drive, this Makhana Chivda will surely fulfill your needs.
With Makhana being so versatile with its use and its ability to pick up a variety of flavors, it works as a great replacement for the traditional Murmura (Puffed Rice) that is in Chivdas. With nutritional benefits such as protein and iron, Makhanas are a great replacement for store bought snacks such as crisps. And with the added goodness of nuts, seeds and fruits, this snack is surely a powerhouse of nutrition with taste and crunch.
| Prep time | 5 minutes | |
| Cook time | 15 minutes | |
| Serves | Multiple |
Ingredients
Seeds
- Makhana – 2 7oz (200 gram) packets (Click on Makhana for an Amazon link or is available at any Indian grocery store)
Nuts
- Pistachios – 1/4 cup, roughly chopped
- Cashews – 1/4 cup, roughly chopped
- Coconut – 1/4 cup, flakes of freshly dried coconut
- Almonds – 1/4 cup slivered
- Peanuts – 1/4 cup, roasted
Spices & Herbs
- Hing – 1 tsp
- Curry Leaves – A handful
- Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
- Salt – As per taste
- Amchur (Mango) Powder – 2 tsps
- Green Chillies – 1-2 tbsp, crushed
Oils
- Ghee – 1 tbsp for each round of roasting (See method for # of roasting steps)
Method
- In a non-stick pan, add 2 tbsp of ghee. Add the plain makhana and roast them until they are lightly browned and crispy. Once roasted, place them in a mixing bowl
- In the same pan, toast the coconut until they are lightly browned. Place the toasted coconut in a separate bowl
- In the same pan, toast the slivered almonds, cashews and pistachios. Once lightly browned and toasted, add them to the bowl of coconut
- Make tadka. In the same pan, add 1 tbsp of ghee. To this, add mustard seeds, hing, curry leaves and green chillies. Add this tadka to the roasted makhanas and mix well
- Add the toasted nuts to the makhanas and mix well
- Sprinkle some salt and amchur powder and mix well
- Store in an air-tight container for approx. 1 week
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