Masala Chivda
Makhana Chivda is a healthy Indian snack mix prepared with makhana, assorted nuts, seeds and spices.
Yield: 4
Materials
- 2 cups Phool Makhana (Fox Nuts)
- 20-25 nos Cashew Nuts
- 2-3 tablespoon Peanuts
- 2 tablespoon Fried Gram Dal
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
- 2-3 no Dry Red Chili
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon Ghee
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or wok and dry roast the foxnuts, also known as phool makhanas, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until they become crisp to the bite. Keep aside.
- Now heat oil and ghee together. Add dry red chili and curry leaves.
- Once they begin to crackle, add fried gram dal, cashew nuts and peanuts. Roast until light golden.
- Next add spice powders and salt to taste, give a quick mix and turn off the heat.
- Add roasted makhanas to the pan and toss well.
- Allow to cool the mixture and now Makhana Chivda is ready. Store it in a dry and airtight container.