Air Fryer Roasted Makhana and Nuts
Makhana is the new healthy snack! It's wonderfully crispy, irresistibly crunchy, and oh-so-delicious, plus, they're a breeze to whip up. With the air fryer at work, there's no need for excess oil, and in just 20 minutes, you've got a wholesome snack ready to enjoy!
Servings 6 people
Calories 265kcal
Ingredients
- 100 grams Makhana Fox Nuts
- 100 grams Almonds
- 100 grams Cashews
- 2 teaspoons Ghee
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 2 sprigs Curry Leaves
- 2 teaspoons Chaat Masala
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 3 minutes.
- In the preheated air fryer, add Makhana and air fry at 180°C for 6 minutes. It's normal to hear sounds.
- Remove the air-fried Makhana. Add almonds and cashews to the air fryer. Air fry at 180°C for 6 minutes. Around the 3-minute mark, shake the nuts for even browning.
- Heat ghee in a Kadhai. Add mustard seeds and wait for them to splutter. Reduce the flame to low and add curry leaves, chaat masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Sauté for 10 seconds.
- Add the roasted Makhana and nuts. Toss well. Turn off the flame. Allow the mixture to cool completely, then store it in an airtight jar for easy snacking.
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Notes
- It is important to pay attention to the cook time as nuts can burn very easily. Each air fryer is different, and the exact time of roasting may differ slightly depending on the one you have. I would recommend checking every minute or so after first roasting the nuts and makhana for 3 minutes.
- If roasting on the stovetop, never do it on high heat as that can burn the makhana and cook things unevenly. Makhana roasts best on low heat for those perfect crunchy and crispy results.
- If you’re making a bigger batch, I would recommend roasting it in batches. Overcrowding the pan can make the makhana chewy instead of crunchy.
- If you’re vegan, you can easily replace the ghee with coconut, olive or mustard oil, depending on what you prefer. You can even use any vegetable oil instead.
Nutrition
Serving: 50g | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg