Roasted Makhana Masala
By admin · Published October 19, 2026 · Updated October 19, 2026
Make roasted makhana masala with measured ingredients and the step-by-step method below. This North India recipe serves 3.
Approximate total time: 12 min.
Thedietco serving tip
Keep a mindful portion and treat this as part of your overall daily eating pattern, not an unlimited “free food.”
Portions are general suggestions. Discuss individual needs, allergies and relevant medical conditions with a qualified dietitian. Measurements: 1 cup is approximately 240 mL; ingredients are raw unless stated otherwise.
Illustrative serving; ingredients and appearance may differ. Photo: File:Makhana (Foxnut) roasted with masala and ghee.jpg by FacetsOfNonStickPans · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
- Servings
- 3 servings
- Cuisine
- Indian · North India
Ingredients
- Makhana (fox nuts) 3 cups (45 g)
- Ghee 1 tsp
- Turmeric 1/4 tsp
- Black pepper 1/4 tsp
- Roasted cumin 1/2 tsp
- Amchur 1/2 tsp
- Salt to taste
Method
- Heat ghee in a wide pan on low heat.
- Add makhana and dry-roast 7–9 minutes, stirring, until crisp throughout.
- Turn off heat and toss with turmeric, pepper, cumin, amchur and salt.
- Cool fully before storing in an airtight container.