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Masala Phool Makhana (Roasted Fox Nut Masala Recipe)
Masala Phool Makhana is a crunchy Indian snack that happens to be completely sattvic, vegan, gluten-free, and suitable even for ekadasi vrata!
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 yield: 3 cups
Calories: 97 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil canola oil, olive oil, vegetable oil, or sunflower oil
- 3 cups phool makhana
- 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon asafetida hing
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- ¾ teaspoon amchur mango powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Once the oil is hot, add the phool makhana (fox nuts, aka lotus seeds) to the pan.
- Sauté the phool makhana for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly until they turn lightly golden and become crisp.
- Add the Kashmiri red chili powder, asafetida (hing), coriander powder, amchur (mango powder), and salt to the roasted makhana in the pan.
- Continue to sauté and stir for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring the spices evenly coat the phool makhana and release their aromatic fragrance.
- If you want to add some extra bright red color, toss the cooked lotus seeds with extra red chili powder.
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Notes
- Maintain a consistent medium heat to prevent burning while crisping the fox nuts.
- Stir frequently during sautéing to ensure even coating of spices.
- Store in an airtight container, lined with a paper towel, to preserve crispiness.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference for a personalized flavor experience.
Nutrition Information
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Sodium
195mg
(8%)
Potassium
222mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
8IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6yield: 3 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.