Roasted Makhana - Three Flavours
Bhuna Makhana
Tridoshic Ayurvedic snack from Bihar/Mithila. Just 110 cal/cup versus 550 for chips. Three flavour options.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Servings
2
Calories
110 kcal
Nutrition Per Serving
110
kcal
3g
Protein
22g
Carbs
0g
Fat
0g
Fiber
Calorie Breakdown
Ingredients
- 2 cups Makhana (fox nuts)(Makhana)
- ½ tsp Ghee(Ghee)
- ¼ tsp Black salt(Kala Namak)
- ¼ tsp Black pepper(Kali Mirch)
Method
- 1
Dry roast makhana on low flame for 5-7 minutes with ghee, stirring continuously.
- 2
Classic: toss with black salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- 3
Masala: toss with chaat masala, chilli, and amchur.
- 4
Sweet: toss with cinnamon, cardamom, and jaggery powder.
- 5
Cool completely before storing. Lasts 2 weeks.
Health Benefits
- Only 110 cal/cup vs 550 for chips
- Low in fat
- Good for kidney health
Ayurvedic Properties
Dosha Effect
Tridoshic
Best Season
All seasons
Agni Effect
Light, sattvic
Helpful For
Tip: 110 cal/cup vs 550 for chips. Batch-roast Sunday; lasts 2 weeks.
Source: Two Sciences One Plate - Chapter 31
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