Phool makhana namkeen recipe

Phool makhana namkeen recipe with step by step pictures. This makhana namkeen is a great snack to munch with tea and is guiltfree as its not deep fried.Do try this and enjoy your tea time! Dry fruits and nuts are adding to this snack to give a crunch in between while biting, you can add any dry fruit and nut which you like.

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Phool makhana namkeen recipe

Phool makhana namkeen recipe with dry fruits and nuts.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Servings2

AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups phool makhana(lotus seeds)
• 2 tbsp almonds (chopped)
• 1 tbsp cashews (chopped)
• 1 tbsp raisins
• 1/4 tsp pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp roasted jeera powder
• 1 tsp powdered sugar (optional)
• 3 tsp salt to taste

Instructions

• Get ready with all your ingredients.Heat 1 tsp ghee a pan – add the makhana and start roasting it.Roast it in low flame.
• Roast if you want to verify if its done, just pop one or 2 in your mouth it should be crispy then its done else roast for some more time.Transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside.Heat remaining 2 tsp ghee in a pan - add cashews roast until golden,transfer to mixing bowl.
  
• Add almonds roast till golden,transfer to mixing bowl.Finally add raisins let i plump then roast until slightly golden,transfer to mixing bowl.
• Add powdered sugar,required salt,pepper and jeera powder.Toss it well.Store in airtight container and serve with tea!

Notes

• Though powdered sugar is optional, I strongly recommend adding it.
• You can even add a pinch of chat masala powder.

Steps to make makhana namkeen:

1. Get ready with all your ingredients.Heat 1 tsp ghee a pan – add the makhana and start roasting it.Roast it in low flame.
   
2. Roast if you want to verify if its done, just pop one or 2 in your mouth it should be crispy then its done else roast for some more time.Transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside.Heat remaining 2 tsp ghee in a pan – add cashews roast until golden,transfer to mixing bowl.
   
3. Add almonds roast till golden,transfer to mixing bowl.Finally add raisins let i plump then roast until slightly golden,transfer to mixing bowl.
   
4. Add powdered sugar,required salt,pepper and jeera powder.Toss it well.Store in airtight container and serve with tea!
   

Serve .

Enjoy with hot chai!!