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Makhana Chivda Recipe

Makhana Chivda is a crunchy and light savoury snack made by pan roasting makhana with cashews, peanuts and spices. Makhana Chivda is a healthy and quick to make evening snack time and for sudden visitors at home.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings2 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup phool makhana
  • 2 tablespoon fried gram dal
  • 2 tablespoon peanuts
  • 10 cashews
  • few curry leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat ghee in a pan - add makhana roast until crisp. If you break and see it should be crisp that is the correct stage. Transfer to plate and set aside.
  • Heat oil in the same pan - add fried gram dal and peanuts roast until golden then add cashews. Roast until golden brown.
  • Then add curry leaves along with spice powders and salt. Give a quick mix and switch off.
  • Add roasted makhana toss it well.
  • Cool down Makhana Chivda for a while, then store or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Makhana Chivda Recipe
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 196 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Sodium 52mg2%
Potassium 473mg14%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 161IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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