Makhna chivda recipe with step by step photos. Quick and easy to make no deep fry chivda recipe with phool makhana. This is a super easy to make relatively guilt free teatime snack for all.
I recently started to use phool makhna and I am already loving it. So handy when you want something to snack on, light on tummy and easy to make too. Phool makhna or lotus seeds is a power house of nutrition. Rich in fiber and they are low on calories too. Phool makhna is widely used in Indian cuisine like roasted makhna, makhna kheer, raita, curry etc. I am yet to try all those. I made this super easy and delicious makhna chivda first. we all love sweet and spicy chivda recipe or mixture recipes at home. I have already shared some easy mixture recipes like oats mixture, sago mixture, potato mixture, corn flakes mixture recipes.
To make makhna chivda I just followed by traditional poha chivda recipe. I have just replaced poha with roasdted makhana. As usual I tried a no deep fry version and it was such a light and non greasy snack. I have nothing against deep frying and I have shared many deep fried snack recipes like bhakarwadi, samosa, aloo bhujia, kara bhoondi, dal mixture, potato chips, banana chips. If there is a chance in any recipe to be tweaked with less oil I just do that and save the deep frying for another recipe 🙂
Makhana chivda keeps well for 7-10 days when stored airtight. Serve this chivda with tea or coffee.
If you are looking for more easy snack recipes do check khandvi, butter murukku, onion bajji, akki roti, sambar vada, paneer cutlet recipes.
how to make makhana chivda recipe with step by step photos.
Heat oil in a kadai or thick pan. Add the phool makhana and roast in low flame for 8-10 minutes.There will not be much of color change.remove to a plate.
In the same oil fry almonds, raisins and cashews. Remove to a plate.
In the same oil fry peanuts, green chilies and curry leaves. Remove to a plate again.
Now add turmeric powder and salt to the oil. Fry for few seconds. Add all the fried ingredients and sugar. Toss quickly 3-4 times. Cool thoroughly. Store in airtight container and serve makhana chivda as required.
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Makhana chivda recipe, how to make makhna chivda | Easy snack recipes
Ingredients
- 2 cups lotus seeds / phool makhana seeds
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 1/4 cup roasted gram dal
- 2 tablespoons broken almonds
- 2 tablespoons cashews
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 20 curry leaves
- 4 green chilies finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- A generous pinch of asafoetida
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a kadai or thick pan. Add the phool makhana and roast in low flame for 8-10 minutes.There will not be much of color change.remove to a plate.
- In the same oil fry almonds, raisins and cashews. Remove to a plate
- In the same oil fry peanuts, green chilies and curry leaves. Remove to a plate again.
- Now add turmeric powder and salt to the oil. Fry for few seconds. Add all the fried ingredients and sugar. Toss quickly 3-4 times. Cool thoroughly. Store in airtight container and serve makhana chivda as required.
Notes
2. You can add a part of chivda or corn flakes in this recipe
3. you can fry coconut bits and add in this chivda too.
Suma says
This chivda was so tasty. I tried and it was gone in few hours!