ROASTED SAVORY PHOOL MAKHANA

            ROASTED SAVORY PHOOL
                        MAKHANA

                                                       (Yield: 2 cups)

NOTE:

SKIP INGREDIENTS THAT IS RISTRICTED TO CONSUME AS PER YOUR FASTING RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Phool Makhana is a popped lotus seed/Fox Nut. Roasted Savory Phool Makhana is made by slow roasting for 10-15 minutes in oil then spice mixture sprinkled on top to give sweet and tangy savory taste. It can also be used during fasting.

It is starchy seeds in nature so it is also use as gravy thickener. It is rich in fibers as well as minerals. So it is very healthy to eat.

INGREDIENTS:

·      2 cups Phool Makhana (Popped Lotus Seeds) (Foxnuts)

·      1 ½ T Oil + ½ T Oil

·      Spice Mixture

½ tsp. Kashmiri Red Chili Powder or as per taste

¼ tsp. Black Salt (NOTE: Some people consume black salt during fasting and some don’t so add Sendha Salt/Fasting Salt instead)

¼ tsp. Aamchur Powder

1/8 tsp. Black Pepper Powder

½ tsp. Powder Sugar

·      NO ADDITIONAL SALT

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LET’S ROAST:

In a small container mix all spices and keep it ready to sprinkle on roasted phool makhana. Keep aside.

Heat 1 ½ -tablespoons of oil in a heavy bottom non-stick pan on medium low heat.

Once oil is hot add phool makhana and roast for 10 minutes with continuous stirring. (Depending on size of the phool makhana, it may take between 10 to 15 minutes to make them crunchy)

Transfer in a plate. Allow cooling. Bite one phool makhana to check crunchiness. (Roast more if needed)

Heat ½ tablespoon oil in a same pan.

Once oil is hot add cool phool makhana and give a quick stir to coat phool makhana with oil.

Switch off the heat and with fingers sprinkle spice powder evenly, tossing phool makhana once in a while for even spice coating.

Allow Roasted Phool Makhana to cool completely.

Transfer in an airtight container.

Enjoy…

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