Crispy Makhana Chivda: Your New Favorite Snack!
Makhana Chivda: Craft this crispy Indian snack using the air fryer for a quick, healthy, and flavorful treat. Perfect for guilt-free munching!
Ingredients
- 4 cups makhana (lotus seeds)
- ½ cup cashews
- ½ cup almonds
- 25 curry leaves
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Air fry makhana at 330°F for 8 minutes, shaking halfway through. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Place curry leaves in the air fryer basket, then set a wire rack or mesh tray on top of it.
- Add cashews and almonds to the mesh tray and air fry at 300°F for 4 minutes, until lightly golden. Add to the mixing bowl with makhana.
- Heat oil in a small tadka pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them pop. Turn off the heat, then stir in turmeric, Kashmiri chili powder, cumin, and coriander powders.
- Pour the hot tadka over the makhana mixture. Sprinkle in chaat masala, salt, and powdered sugar. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Allow the chivda to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. It stays crisp for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.