Makhana, also known as fox nut, is a storehouse of nutrients. Just 100 grams of Makhana contains 347-362 calories, 9.7 grams of protein, 76.9 grams of carbs and 14.5 grams of dietary fiber. It is a great snack for people trying to lose weight, because it is very low in fat but rich in minerals like magnesium, potassium and phosphorus.
Actually, you can eat Makhana by swelling it in milk or by making kheer out of it. But if you want to enhance the taste along with health, then you must try the recipe of Makhana Chaat. So let us know what ingredients you need for Makhana Chaat-
Makhana Chaat Recipe Ingredients
• 1½ cups flower makhana
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• ½ tsp mango powder
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp cucumber, chopped
• 2 tbsp green chutney
• 2 tbsp tamarind chutney
• 2 tbsp coriander, chopped
• 2 tbsp peanuts, roasted
Follow these steps to make masala chaat
1. First of all, fry one and a half cup of makhana on low flame till it becomes crisp.
2. In a bowl, take ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp mango powder, 1 tsp chaat masala and ¼ tsp salt. Mix it well.
3. Now add 2 tbsp tomato, 2 tbsp onion, 2 tbsp cucumber, 2 tbsp green chutney and 2 tbsp tamarind chutney.
4. Mix everything well. Then add roasted makhana in it and then mix everything again.
5. Lastly add 2 tablespoons green coriander and 2 tablespoons peanuts and mix it. In this way, your delicious Makhana Chaat recipe is ready in a few minutes.
