Enjoy the taste in winter, Makhana Chaat is wonderful for health, know the recipe.

During the cold season, people often go to the market or enjoy chaat at home. If you are fond of eating chaat, then prepare and eat such chaat which is beneficial for your body. Yes, Makhana, which you can make chaat and eat.

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. Makhana has rich 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. This is a great snack for people trying to lose weight.

If you want to make Makhana Chaat at home, then you will have to collect some ingredients for this. Like flower makhana, chilli powder, mango powder, chaat masala, salt, chopped tomato, chopped onion, chopped cucumber, green chutney, tamarind chutney, chopped coriander, peanuts, pomegranate, etc.

To make Makhana Chaat, first turn on the gas and place a pan on it. When the pan becomes hot, fry the makhana in it until it becomes crisp. When the makhana is roasted, take it out in a bowl. Now roast raw peanuts in the same pan and turn off the gas.

Now take makhana in a big bowl and add peanuts, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped tomato, 1 boiled potato, 2 spoons of green chutney, 2 spoons of tamarind chutney, salt and red chili powder as per taste. Mix them well.

Now mix all the ingredients well. When it is mixed, add half a cup of pomegranate and salt as per taste. Add green coriander on top for garnishing. Your Makhana Chaat is ready. Now you can serve it.

Dr. Gaurav Singh says that eating Makhana in winter provides warmth to the body. The antioxidants present in it boost immunity. Besides, it also contains calcium which makes the bones strong. Makhana is rich in fiber which helps in digestion and controls blood sugar. Being rich in magnesium, potassium and fiber, it is good for heart health.