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Spicy Masala Makhana

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Prep Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Foxnuts/Makhana
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 3/4 to 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 3/4 tsp Chat masala /garam masala
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Dry roast the foxnuts/makhana for about 6 to 8minutes stirring continuously over medium low flame ,until crisp and crunchy .Transfer into another bowl and allow to cool completely.
    roasting makhana
  • In a small bowl,mix together,kashmiri chili powder,turmeric powder,chat masala/garam masala and salt.Set aside until required.
    Heat ghee in the same pan over medium low flame and add the spice mix.(Stir continuously to avoid burning.)
  • Add the roasted makhana and stir well until completely coated with the spice mix.Roast well for about 2 minutes.Cool completely and transfer into an airtight container.These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week.