MAKHANA TRAIL MIX |MAKHANA NAMKEEN
Makhana Trail Mix, more popularly known as Makhana Namkeen is a protein rich and healthy snack. It is very easy to make this snack at home and what I like the best is that this recipe is versatile. One can mix and match any healthy snack ingredients.
Ingredients
- 100 g makhana | fox nuts
- ¼ cup almonds
- ¼ cup cashew nuts
- ¼ cup peanuts
- 2 tbsp raisins |sultanas
- ½ tsp salt powdered
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tbsp ghee |oil
- 1 sprig curry leaves
Instructions
- Melt or heat half of the ghee or oil in a wide pan over medium to low heat.
- Add the makhana and roast till they become crunchy.Keep stirring them constantly so that the seeds do not burn on one side.
- This process takes about 5-7 minutes. Try and crunch one seed between your thumb and finger. If it crumbles then they are roasted perfectly.
- Alternately, you can roast the makhana in the microwave oven for 40 -60 seconds.
- As soon as the makhana are ready add the salt, pepper and red chilli powder.
- Mix well and remove the roasted makhana into a mixing bowl or a large plate.
- Melt or heat the remaining ghee or oil. Add the almonds. Roast them for 2 mins.
- Add the cashew nuts and roast for 1 minute. Remember, keep stirring all the time.
- Add the curry leaves and peanuts. Roast them for 1-2 minutes.
- Finally add the raisins. Roast for 1 minutes.
- Add the roasted makhana or fox nuts. Mix well. Turn the heat off.
- Adjust the spices and salt according to your taste.
- Enjoy the makhana namkeen. Can store it in an airtight container. Stays fresh at least for a month.
Notes
- Add nuts of your choice like pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc.
- Add dried fruit of your choice. Chopped dried apricots, figs, dried blueberries, goji berries, dried sliced coconut, etc.
- Add roasted chickpeas, corn nuts, etc.