Healthy Masala Makhana

Name: Healthy Masala Makhana
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp desi ghee; 0.5 tbsp desi ghee; 200 g makhana; 1 tsp rock salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper powder; 1 tsp chat masala; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 0.5 tsp degi mirch; 1 tsp pav bhaji masala; 20 piece curry leaves

Preeti Kalia (@hobbi_espassion)

Indian Snack Vegetarian Gluten-Free

A healthy and crispy snack made with makhana, seasoned with spices and cooked in desi ghee. Perfect for munching and high in calcium.

Prep Time

5min

Cook Time

10min

Total Time

15min

Ingredients

4 Servings

(1 serving = 50 g)

1tbsp
desi ghee
1/2tbsp
desi ghee
200g
makhana
1tsp
rock salt
1/2tsp
black pepper powder
1tsp
chat masala
1tsp
turmeric powder
1/2tsp
degi mirch
1tsp
pav bhaji masala
20piece
curry leaves

How to make Healthy Masala Makhana

Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a heavy-bottom pan.
Add curry leaves and all the spices to the pan.
Add the makhana and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring continuously.
Add 0.5 tbsp ghee around the sides of the pan and keep stirring continuously for another 5 minutes or until the makhana are crispy and can break easily with your fingers.
Cool and store in an airtight container.