Simple Makhana Namkeen Recipe | Diet Namkeen For Weight Loss

Makhana, also known as Foxnuts, are a very popular snack in India. Many nutritionists, dietitians and medical experts recommend consumption of Makhana on a weight loss diet. Here is Simple Makhana Namkeen Recipe | Diet Namkeen For Weight Loss

Simple Makhana Namkeen Recipe | Diet Namkeen For Weight Loss

Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoons Ghee (Clarified butter)
• 1 cup Phool makhana (Fox nuts or lotus seeds)
• 2 tablespoons Almonds
• 2 tablespoons Cashew nuts
• 3 tablespoons Raisins
• 2 tablespoons Pistachios
• 2 tablespoons Dried coconut slices
• salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon Black pepper powder
• ¼ teaspoon Amchur powder (dried mango powder)
• ¼ teaspoon Sugar optional

Instructions 

• Heat 1-2 tablespoons of ghee in a pan on medium heat.
• Once hot add phool makhana. Roast it with stirring constantly till they get roasted and become crispy. And you will notice very light brown color.
• Remove it to a bowl.
• In the same pan, add 1 teaspoon of ghee. Add cashews pistachio, raisins and almonds. Roast them with stirring constantly till they get light brown color and toasted.
• Add to the same bowl with makhana.
• Also roast the coconut slices in the same pan without any ghee for few minutes. Add it to the same bowl.
• Mix well.
• Now while everything still warm. Add salt, pepper, sugar and amchur powder.
• Stir well, so everything is coated well to the makhana and nuts.
• Let it cool down completely