How do I make makhana really crunchy?

Roast the fox nuts slowly on a low-medium flame in Anveshan ghee for around 15 minutes, stirring often, until they snap crisp. Cooling them fully locks in the crunch.

Is roasted makhana a healthy snack?

Makhana is naturally light and this version is roasted, not fried, in Anveshan bilona ghee, with a teaspoon of Anveshan moringa powder folded in. It makes a wholesome, protein-rich snack.

How long does roasted makhana stay crisp?

Once fully cooled, store it in an airtight jar for a few days. Re-crisp briefly in a dry pan if it softens.

How much makhana does this recipe use?

It uses 3 cups of fox nuts roasted in 2 tablespoons of Anveshan ghee, serving 4.

Roasted Makhana Masala

Name: Roasted Makhana Masala
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tsp Moringa Powder; 2 tbsp Bilona Ghee; 3 cups Makhana (fox nuts); 0.5 tsp Red chilli powder; 0.25 tsp Turmeric powder; 0.75 tsp Chaat masala; 0.25 tsp Black pepper powder; 0.75 tsp Salt

Roasted makhana masala is a guilt-free Indian snack of phool makhana (fox nuts) slow-roasted until impossibly crisp and tossed with warm spices. Roasting in Anveshan bilona ghee instead of oil makes them shatteringly light with a buttery finish, while a spoon of Anveshan moringa powder adds a quiet nutrient boost. Ready in about 20 minutes, it serves four as a wholesome tea-time or anytime munch.

Time breakdown

Prep Time5 min

Cook Time15 min

Total Time20 min

Ingredients

Anveshan Moringa Powder
Makhana (fox nuts)
Red chilli powder
Turmeric powder
Chaat masala
Black pepper powder
Salt

How to Make Roasted Makhana Masala

1
Heat 1 tbsp Anveshan Ghee in a heavy pan on low flame.
2
Add the makhana and roast slowly, stirring constantly, for 8-10 minutes until crunchy.
3
Test crispness by snapping one; it should break cleanly without any chewiness.

Tips for the Best Roasted Makhana Masala

✓Roast on a steady low flame so the makhana crisps without browning unevenly.
✓Toss the spices and Anveshan moringa powder in at the very end off the heat so they coat without burning.

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