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 tsp ghee (or more, as needed)
- 2 cups (480 ml) of makhane
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a heavy skillet or kadhai (wok), heat a tsp 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