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.
Check out my kheer recipe and panjiri recipe using makhana if you are looking for more recipes.
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 nutritious desi alternative for popcorn.
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Spicy phool makhana recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups Phool makhana puffed lotus seeds
- 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder Kashmiri
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon Ghee Or use virgin coconut oil
- 3 cloves Crushed garlic 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 if adding 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.
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Notes
- Adding crushed garlic is optional. You can skip it, but it gives the best flavor.
- This can be consumed during fasting periods and garlic should be avoided.
- Healthy alternative to red chilli powder is black pepper powder.
- Kashmiri chilli powder is brighter in color and less spicy.
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.
2. 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.
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.
R
Looks really spicy and delicious.
Unknown
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.
Raks anand
Do try and let me know. I recommend with garlic 🙂
Raks anand
Yes it is!
Nivedita Thadani
WOW, I WAS SEARCHING FOR THE RECIPE WITH PHOOL MAKHANA AND GOT YOU. WILL TRY SOON. THANKS DEAR.
Kavitha
What is it's shelf life?
Ashwani Thapar
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.
Divya Karthick
Tried the recipe today. Hint of garlic added a great flavor. I used butter instead of ghee. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
Raks Anand
Thanks a lot 🙂