The tangy but cool flavor of pudina mixed with vitamins and calcium-rich Makhana will give your taste buds a twist in the flavour. Pudina Makhana is a very tasty and a low-calorie snack for your everyday snacking.

The tangy but cool flavour of pudina mixed with vitamins and calcium rich Makhana will give your taste buds a twist in the flavour. Pudina Makhana is a very tasty and a low calorie snack for your everyday snacking.

Servings: 4

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

Makhana: 200 gms

Oil: 2 tbsp

Dried & finely crushed mint/Pudina leaves: 1 tbsp

Garlic powder: 1 tsp

Ginger powder: a pinch

Cumin/Jeera Powder: 1 tsp

Salt: 1 tbsp

Procedure:

1. Heat a Aluminium Pan/Kadai on a medium flame.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, and heat it up.
3. Add your Makhanas and roast them on medium flame for 7-8 minutes or until they are crispy on the outside.
4. Remove from flame and take the Makhanas out on a plate.
5. Then in the same Aluminium Pan/Kadai add 1 tablespoon of oil and all the spices mentioned
6. Mix well and turn on the flame to medium-low.
7. Then once the spices start to sizzle add your Makhana, mix well and again roast them in the pan for another 1-2 minutes.
8. Serve fresh and crisp for a better experience
9. You can also store it in an air-tight container for future use.

Nutritional Analysis: (per serving)

Kcal (energy): 236.25 kCal

Carbohydrate: 37.25 gms

Protein: 8.70 gms

Iron: 2.21 mg

Cholesterol: 7.4 mg

Fat: 4.78 gms

Calcium: 84.25 mg

Zinc: 7.62 mg