Empty My Fridge
#shorts 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. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Put the curry leaves in the air fryer basket and place a wire rack or mesh tray on top of them.
- Add the cashews and almonds to the mesh tray and air fry at 300°F for 4 minutes, until lightly golden. Add them to the bowl with the makhana.
- Heat the oil in a small tadka pan. Add the mustard seeds and let them pop. Turn off the heat, then stir in the turmeric, Kashmiri chili powder, cumin and coriander powders.
- Pour the hot tadka over the makhana mixture. Sprinkle in the chaat masala, salt and powdered sugar, then toss gently until evenly coated.
- Let the chivda cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Summarized from Ministry of Curry's video. Watch it for the details.
More recipes with
Cook with what's in your fridge
Empty My Fridge shows the recipes you can make with the food you already have, and reminds you before it goes off.