Spicy phool makhana recipe with step by step pictures. Phool makhana is popped lotus seeds, used in various recipes, this is easy snack that can be made in jiffy.
I made this same like I do kara pori (spicy murmura) I never knew these phool makhana and have seen at Mustafa here in Singapore. Since I had no idea about it, haven’t thought to buy but kept wondering what to do with it and how to cook it. Wanted to try first something easy and see how it tastes. At first bite I didn’t like but later it turned out to be very addictive, also same happened with Vj. Since it is really nutritious and regional, I thought this is a healthy alternative for pop corn.
Spicy phool makhana recipe
Ingredients
- Phool makhana – 3 cups
- Red chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
- Salt – As needed
- Ghee – 1 tablespoon Or use virgin coconut oil
- Crushed garlic – 3 flakes Optional
Instructions
- In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon of ghee and add the phool makhana to it. Toss occasionally and roast for 5 minutes or until crisp in medium flame.
- Transfer to a plate and in the same pan, heat the remaining 2 teaspoon of ghee. Add crushed garlic and fry till fragrant. Switch off the flame and add red chilli powder, turmeric and salt. Give it a mix.
- Add roasted phool makhana and toss well to evenly coat.
Notes
- Adding crushed garlic is optional. You can skip it.
- This can be consumed during fasting periods and garlic should be avoided.
- Healthy alternative to red chilli powder is black pepper powder.
Spicy phool makhana method:
- In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon of ghee and add the phool makhana to it. Toss occasionally and roast for 5 minutes or until crisp in medium flame.
- Transfer to a plate and in the same pan, heat the remaining 2 teaspoon of ghee. Add crushed garlic and fry till fragrant. Switch off the flame and add red chilli powder, turmeric and salt. Give it a mix.
- Add roasted phool makhana and toss well to evenly coat.
Tips
- Adding crushed garlic is optional. You can skip it.
- This can be consumed during fasting periods and garlic should be avoided.
- Healthy alternative to red chilli powder is black pepper powder.
Once cooled down, transfer to an airtight container and serve as snack with tea/ coffee.
Looks really spicy and delicious.
i never knew we can do this with lotus seed.got it last time but kids thought it to be plain so waiting to try ur receipe to get the health benefits of lotus seed.
Do try and let me know. I recommend with garlic 🙂
Yes it is!
WOW, I WAS SEARCHING FOR THE RECIPE WITH PHOOL MAKHANA AND GOT YOU. WILL TRY SOON. THANKS DEAR.
What is it's shelf life?
Phool Makhana is full of nutrients
Red chili is bad for health any time, alternatively green chili is also full of nutrients
Baking at a low temperature is good for nutrients
The fun will be to create a fusion of these three facts. I am a culinary thinker/recipe designer.
Here is a challenge, I am sure many creative people will have fun & be proud of their achievement.
I do appreciate ghee & whipped butter in any kind of cuisine. They are healthy too. I am the living proof of it at 75. We used to have cow in our house.
Best wishes.
Tried the recipe today. Hint of garlic added a great flavor. I used butter instead of ghee. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
Thanks a lot 🙂