Spicy Phool makhana recipe, roasted phool makhana

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.

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Spicy phool makhana recipe

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.

Course Snack

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Servings 3 cups

Cup measurements

Ingredients

• Phool makhana – 3 cups
• Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Salt – As needed
• Ghee – 1 tbsp Or use virgin coconut oil
• Crushed garlic – 3 flakes Optional

Instructions

• In a pan, heat 1 tsp 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 tsp 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:

1. In a pan, heat 1 tsp of ghee and add the phool makhana to it. Toss occasionally and roast for 5 minutes or until crisp in medium flame. 
2. Transfer to a plate and in the same pan, heat the remaining 2 tsp 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.
3. 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.