Makhana Chaat Recipe

Makhana Chaat is made by ghee roasting phool makhana then assembling together with curd, chaat chutneys, sev etc. Makhana Chaat is a delicious, easy to make snack which is relished by everyone. Prepare this quick makhana chaat for evening snack or get together or chaat party.

This is a simple dahi makhana chaat - ghee roasted makhana in a curd base with all the chaat chutneys, spice powders it tastes so yum. I prepared the chutneys a day before and assembling the chaat was so easy and quick.

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• About Makhana Chaat
• Makhana Chaat Video
• Makhana Chaat Ingredients
• How to make Makhana Chaat Step by Step
• Making Makhana Chaat
• Expert Tips
• Serving and Storage
• FAQS
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About Makhana Chaat

Makhana Chaat is a simple chaat made using phool makhana, curd, spice powders, chaat chutneys, raw onion, sev and pomegranate. This chaat can be had guilt free as makhanas are just roasted in ghee and not fried in oil.

You can even roast makhanas and store it. Chaat chutneys also can be made the previous day or you can buy it from stores if you are pressed for time. When chaat chutneys and roasted makhana is ready then this chat can be made in just few minutes.

One day we were all craving for chaat and thats when I wanted to try this makhana dahi chaat. I had only makhana, those days swiggy, zomato was not an option so made chaat chutneys and instantly made this chaat with what I had in hand. It came out above my expectation and yes it very well did satisfy our chaat cravings.

My mother is not fond of chaats but when its homemade she asks for extra serving. Hubby and kids love any curd based chaats so it was a win win for me. From then on, this has become a regular chaat whenever I buy makhana.

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Makhana Chaat Ingredients

• Phool Makhana - Makhana is puffed lotus seeds. When roasted in ghee or oil it becomes crisp perfect for chaats.
• Curd - Thick curd is beaten well to make it smooth and creamy.
• Onion - Raw onion adds crunch and chaat flavour.
• Pomegranate - makes the chaat look colourful and adds a mild sweetness.
• Spice powders - I have used red chilli powder for heat, chat masala powder and roasted jeera powder to add the chaat flavour. Used turmeric powder to roasted makhana.
• Sweet Chutney - Sweet chutney is added for a tangy twist.
• Green Chutney - This adds fresh and herb taste to the chaat.
• Coriander leaves - adds freshness and flavour.
• Sev - is added for crunch
• Sugar, Salt - Sugar is added for mild sweetness and salt to balance the taste and flavour.
• Ghee - Ghee is used for roasting makhana to make it crisp.

How to make Makhana Chaat Step by Step

Roasting Makhana

1.To a pan add 1 ½ teaspoon ghee, heat it.

2.Add 1 ½ cups makhana. Roast in low medium flame until crisp.

3.Press to check, if it breaks easily then it is done.

4.Add ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder and salt to taste. Give a quick mix. Switch off and remove from flame.

Making Makhana Chaat

5.To a mixing bowl add 1 ½ cups thick curd, salt to taste and ½ teaspoon sugar. Whisk well until smooth and creamy.

6.Add roasted makhana along with ½ teaspoon red chilli powder, ¼ teaspoon chat masala powder and ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin powder.

7.Mix it well.

8.To a serving bowl first add prepared curd makhana then drizzle green chutney and sweet chutney. around 1 teaspoon each.

9.Sprinkle sev, red chilli powder, chat masala powder, roasted jeera powder, sev, pomegranate, coriander leaves and serve.

Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

• Curd - Use thick curd that is not sour. Adding sugar and salt balances the taste and flavour.
• Makhana - Always roast makhana until crisp else it will be chewy while easting.
• Chutneys - You can prepare the chutneys in advance and store it. If you are not able to make it at home then you can use store bought chaat chutneys as it is easily available now.
• Assemble and Serve - Once makhana is mixed with curd, top up with other ingredients and serve immediately.
• Measures - I have not added measurements for chutneys, sev, pomegranate and spice powders as it can be as per your liking and taste.

Serving and Storage

Serve it with topping and serve immediately. You can make roasted makhana and chaat chutneys in advance and store.

FAQS

1. Can I skip chaat chutneys?

Yes you can skip chaat chutneys and make makhana chaat. But chaat chutneys gives a complete chaat taste to this dish.

2.Can I skip curd?

Yes you can skip curd and make it a bit dry with all other ingredients.

3.What is makhana?

Makhana is puffed lotus seeds. It is roasted in ghee or oil to make it crisp and can be had as such for snacking or can be used to make variety of dishes including chaats, gravy, kheer, paratha etc. Makhana is high in protein, fiber and calcium.

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