Sattvik Snack Roasted Cheese Makhana

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Makhana, Lotus Seeds  or foxnuts, are a traditional Indian snack that offers a low profile of saturated fats, cholesterol and sodium, while serving as a potent source of essential amino acids, proteins, potassium, antioxidants, calcium and magnesium. Growing up Amma used to lightly roast Makhanas in ghee sprinkle some salt and pepper and it would disappear off the plate in no time. Crispy delicious and healthy this was one of our all time favourites. This is an all time favourite even with my kids and make it at least twice a week especially now during the holidays. You can easily find makhana in any Indian store.


INGREDIENTS



  1. 2 cups Makhana
  2. 1 tblspn Ghee
  3. 1/4 tsp each salt, pepper, turmeric
  4. 1 tblspn Nutritional Yeast


STEPS

  1. In a metal pan,  add two cups of makhana and dry roast roast for five minutes until the outer shell develops a crunch.
  2. Take the makhana off the flame and wait for it to cool down
  3. In the same pad add 1 table spoon Ghee add all the spices except the Nutritional Yeast.  
  4. Next add the dry roasted Makhana. Make sure the stove is turned off. 
  5. Once mixed adequately, add the Nutritional yeast for the cheesy flavour and the extra kick of nutrition. 

Enjoy......

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