Description
Salted popped lotus seeds, or makhane, are a crunchy and flavorful snack, perfect as a healthy popcorn alternative.
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon ghee (or more, as needed)
- 2 cups of makhane
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a heavy skillet or kadhai (wok), heat a teaspoon of ghee over low-medium flame. Swirl it around to coat the sides of the pan.
- Add 2 cups of makhane to the skillet and toss well to coat them with the ghee.
- Keep stirring continuously for 8-10 minutes until the makhane are crisp and lightly golden.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss again to ensure even coating.
- Remove from heat and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness. You can add other seasonings like chili powder or garlic powder for extra flavor. Adjust the amount of ghee based on your preference for richness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 mg