Roasted Makhana Chevdo
This makes for a great snack for Diwali or anytime of the year. It has an umami of flavor – from savory to sweet to spicy to crunchy.
Ingredients
- 4 cups makhana fox nuts
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1/2 cup cashews halves
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 20-25 curry leaves
- 2 green chilies chopped
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala
- 1/2 tsp asafetida hing
- 1/2 tsp black salt
- 1/2 tsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan on low-medium heat. Add the makhana and roast for 8-9 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- In the same pan, roast peanuts, followed by cashews followed by golden raisins. Transfer to a bowl with makhana.
- In a small tadka pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of ghee, add in asafetida, red chili powder, turmeric powder, green chilies and curry leaves. Once it starts to temper, turn off heat immediately. Pour over makhana mixture.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar, black salt and chaat masala. Mix well.
- Store in airtight container.
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