Makhana Chaat Recipe|Healthy and Crunchy Snack

If you are into weightloss journey i would say this can be your best snack. You can enjoy them without guilt. Made with basic ingredients from your kitchen pantry, and you are soughted with your breakfast.

If you are looking for a light, crunchy and guilt -free snack, Makhana chaat (Foxnut Chaat) is the perfect recipe. IT’S quick nutritious and full of flavours.Foxnut(also known as makhana or lotus seeds) are roasted crisp in ghee and then tossed with fresh veggies, spices and crunchy peanuts for delicious snack.

Ingredients

• 2 cups foxnuts(makhana)
• 1 tbsp ghee (to roast makhana)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp roasted peanuts
• 2 tbsp roasted chana
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp black salt
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Roast the foxnuts, heat ghee in a pan add foxnuts and roast on low flame for 6-7 minutes until they turn crispy. Keep aside to cool.
2. Prepare the mix, In a large bowl, combine roasted makhana, chopped onion, tomato, peanuts and roasted chana.
3. Season the chaat, add salt, black salt, chaat masala and roasted cumin powder. Mix well to coat everything with the spices.
4. Garnish & Serve, add freshly chopped coriander leaves, Serve immediately for the perfect crunch.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

A healthy alternative to fried snacks.

High in protien and fiber.

Ready in just 10 minutes.

Perfect evening tea-time snack or quick light bite.

Tips & variations

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra tanginess.

You can also sprinkle some sev or pomegrante seeds for street style twist.

For a spicier version, toss in some green chiles or red chilli powder.

Enjoy your crunchy, healthy and delicious makhana chaat

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