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Makhana Chivda (The Ultimate Indian Snack)
Ingredients
- Makhana4 cups
- Cashew½ cups
- Almond½ cups
- Curry25
- Avocado oil2 tbsp
- Mustard seed1 tsp
- Turmeric · ground½ tsp
- Chili powder1 tsp
- Cumin · powder½ tsp
- Coriander seed · powder½ tsp
- Chaat masala½ tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Sugar1 tsp
Instructions
- Air fry the makhana at 330°F for 8 minutes without preheating, shaking halfway through, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Place the curry leaves in the air fryer basket and set a wire rack or mesh tray on top of them.
- Put the cashews and almonds on the mesh tray and air fry at 300°F for 4 minutes until lightly golden, then add them to the bowl with the makhana.
- Heat the oil in a small pan and add the mustard seeds until they pop. Turn off the heat, then stir in the turmeric, Kashmiri chilli powder, cumin and coriander powders.
- Pour the hot spiced oil over the makhana mixture. Add the chaat masala, salt and powdered sugar, and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Let the chivda cool completely, then store it in an airtight container.
Summarized from Ministry of Curry's video. Watch it for the details.
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