Healthy & Crispy Makhana ChaatVeg
Enjoy a perfect blend of health and taste with this quick, crispy snack. Made with roasted fox nuts (makhana), fresh chopped vegetables like onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers, and a zesty mix of tangy chutneys and spices, this dish is a refreshing treat for any time of the day. It is a calcium-rich, kid-friendly option that takes just minutes to prepare. Simply toss, garnish with crunchy namkeen or potato sev, and serve this delightful, vibrant bowl of goodness immediately!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
Makhana (Fox Nuts): 1 bowl
1 tbsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
Vegetables:
Onion: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
Cucumber: Finely chopped
Tomato: Finely chopped
Green Chili: Finely chopped
Fresh Coriander: Finely chopped, to taste
Boiled Potato: 1, small, finely chopped
Spices & Chutneys;
to taste Salt
to taste Chaat Masala
to taste Roasted Cumin Powder
to taste Tamarind Chutney
Mint-Coriander Chutney (Spicy): To taste
Garnish (Optional):
Mixed Namkeen: A handful
Aloo Bhujia: A handful
Instructions
1
Place a bowl of makhana (fox nuts) in a pan over low heat. Dry roast them for a few minutes until they start to turn slightly crispy.
2
Once they begin to crisp, add one tablespoon of ghee. Continue to roast on low heat until the makhana are perfectly crunchy. Once done, turn off the flame and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
3
Finely chop the onions, cucumber, tomato, green chilies, and fresh coriander. If you are using a boiled potato, ensure it is also finely chopped.
4
Finely chop the onions, cucumber, tomato, green chilies, and fresh coriander. If you are using a boiled potato, ensure it is also finely chopped.
5
Add salt, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, and red chili powder to taste. Mix well to coat the ingredients evenly.
6
Incorporate the sweet and tangy tamarind chutney along with the spicy green mint-coriander chutney to give the dish its signature flavor.
7
Add a handful of mixed namkeen and aloo bhujia for extra texture. Give everything a final toss and serve immediately to keep the makhana crispy.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per recipe
