Quick And Easy Spicy Masala Makhana Recipe For Weight Loss just for you as Makhanas or Fox Nuts make the perfect snack when hungry. munching them gives mood positive strike!
They’re high in protein and low in calories making them a God sent delight
We amped up this humble snack by adding our special masala and crunchies to it!
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.
Many nutritionists, dietitians and medical experts recommend consumption of Makhana as a weight loss diet. I have already shared one Simple Makhana Namkeen Recipe | Diet Namkeen For Weight Loss And Homemade Diet Namkeen Recipe For Weight Loss
How many calories are in one cup of Masala Makhana Recipe?
128 calories are provided by one cup of Masala Makhana Recipe. Carbohydrates account for 64 calories, proteins account for 15 calories, and fat accounts for the remaining 49 calories. One cup Masala Makhana Recipe provides about 6% of the total daily calorie requirement of a 2,000 calorie adult diet.
Quick And Easy Spicy Masala Makhana Recipe For Weight Loss
Ingredients:
-3 cups of Makhana (Forxnuts)
-2 to 3 tsp oil/ghee
-1 tbsp roughly chopped almonds -1 tbsp roughly chopped cashew nuts
-1 tbsp melon seeds
-1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
(You can use any dry fruits of your choice)
Spice mix ( masala)
Mix together:
-1/2 tsp red chilly powder
-1/2 tsp black pepper powder
-1/2 tsp jeera powder
-1/2 aamchur powder
-1/2 Chaat masala
-1/2 to 1 tsp powdered sugar
-Salt to taste
Method to make Masala Makhana
- Roast the dry fruits & seeds
-Add oil in a pan, roast the dry fruits and seeds 3 to 5 minutes until it’s nice and crispy
- Roast the Makhanas
-Add 1 tsp oil in the same pan, add the makhana and let it roast for 10-12 minutes on low to medium flame until it’s crispy. Stir occasionally. Remove from the pan and keep it aside
- Prepare the masala Makhana
-Add 1 to 2 tsp oil in the same pan along with the spice mix, cook the masalas for 30 secs to 1 minute, add the roasted makhanas and dry fruits and mix well.
-Ensure they are all well coated
-You can store it in a container and comsume it within 2 days
