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Makhana Bhel

Makhana BhelPuri, an Indian snack that is sure to tantalize your taste buds! Deliciousand nutritious snack that takes only 15 minutes to prepare.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 313 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

Produce:
  • 100 gms Cucumber: ½ cup peeled & diced.
  • 100 gms onion ½ cup diced
  • 100 gms tomato ½ cup diced
  • ½ cup potato boiled and diced
  • ½ cup pomegranate arils
  • 10 gms fresh cilantro 2 tbs finely chopped
  • 8 gms fresh mint 2 tbs finely chopped
  • 3 gms green chili 1 teaspoon finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice or Lime
Pantry/ Protein:
  • 120 gms makhana Fox Nuts: 4 cups
  • 227 gms peanuts Roasted salted - ¼ cup
  • ¼ cup chickpeas Roasted salted
  • ¼ cup cashews Roasted salted
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds Roasted salted
  • ¼ cup Jalapeno Crisp for topping - Skip for gluten free version
  • ¼ cup nylon sev optional - for topping
Spices:
  • ½ teaspoon salt Namak - ½ tsp
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder Laal mirch
  • 2 teaspoon chaat masala
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro Mint Green Chutney
  • 2 tablespoon Tamarind & Dates Sweet Chutney

Instructions

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  1. Dry roast makhanas on medium heat till crunchy. Keep stirring in between for even roasting. Makhana can be roasted in the microwave as well.
  2. Once roasted, let the Makhana cool down and then transfer in a gallon-size Ziploc.
  3. Secure the Ziploc carefully and roughly crush the Makhanas using a rolling pin.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, add all the chopped vegetables and stir.
  5. Then add roasted peanuts, cashews, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, and jalapeno crisps. Stir!
  6. Add, chopped green chilis, cilantro, mint, chutneys, spices, and lime juice.
  7. Give it a good stir. Keep this mixture separate until ready to serve.
  8. When ready to serve, stir in crushed roasted Makhanas.
  9. Before serving topped with some nylon sev (optional), some jalapeno crisps, pomegranate arils and peanuts.

Notes

  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 313kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 196mg (8%) Potassium 669mg (19%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 334IU (7%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 313

% Daily Value*

Calories 313kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 196mg 8%
Potassium 669mg 14%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 334IU 7%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.