Phool Makhana | Version 2 😍

Snack recipe: Chatpata Phool Makhana

Servings: 3

Duration: 5 minutes

Phool Makhana snack can make many varieties, so I’m sharing Chatpata Phool Makhana with homemade Frankie Masala Powder. Recipe link shared below, please do check 😃

Another name for Lotus seeds called as fox nuts can Puffed up like pop corn 🍿 easy to munch on anytime, they are delicious, crispy and melts nicely. They’re so many varieties of recipes by using Phool Makhana or popped lotus seeds are available at any Indian store, easy to grab a pack and make this yummy 😋 healthy snack at home in 5 minutes.

Phool Makhana used to have during the fasting, it can be prepared as kheer, curry or snack. In this recipe, I used pink Himalayan salt if it’s not available to you, you can skip it and use regular salt.

Health Benefits of Phool Makhana:

Anti-aging
9.7g of protein in 100 gms
Low in calories, fat, and sodium.
High potassium and magnesium content makes them very useful for people with high blood pressure
High calcium content is good for bone and teeth health
Sugar content is low so useful for diabetics
Useful for kidney ailments
People looking for weight loss should try makhana, as they are very low in calories but can fill the stomach.
It is rich in fiber and so can be used in weight loss as well as for digestion problems like constipation

Let’s start with Ingredients and follows Procedure

Ingredients:

Phool Makhana – 100 grams ( store bought)
Butter – 1/2 Tb sp
Cashew Nuts – 20 – chopped
Himalyan salt – 1/4 teaspoon
Frankie Masala Powder ( 👈 click for recipe) – 1 teaspoon

Procedure:

Put a deep frying pan On medium heat
Add butter, let it melt then add chopped cashew nuts
Fry for one minute then add Phool Makhana, Combine well and add salt and Frankie Masala Powder
Mix well and stir continuously
Saute till the Makhana becomes crispy , it takes more 2-3 minutes and turn off heat
Leave the pan on stove for more crunchy Phool Makhana ( half minute or so. It’s optional)
As I have used cashew nuts, you can use peanuts as well 😍
Serve immediately or you can store in an airtight container to remain fresh
Happy Cooking and Have a blissful day 🌿

Checkout other snack recipes: