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Makhana or fox nuts are roasted in the airfryer with minimal spices and almost no oil to make a crunchy, addictive AND healthy snack. Fox nuts are high in protein and fibre and makes for a delectable treat

The BEST Airfryer Makhana Chivda

Kalyani
Makhana or fox nuts are roasted in the airfryer with minimal spices and almost no oil to make a crunchy, addictive AND healthy snack. Fox nuts are high in protein and fibre and makes for a delectable treat
4.89 from 17 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian, North Indian
Servings 150 grams

Equipment

  • Airfryer
  • Bowl
  • Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 100 grams Foxnuts Phool Makhana
  • 2 TBSP Cashenuts
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves
  • 1.5 tsp Olive oil
  • 1 TBSP Fennel Seeds Saunf
  • Dry powder Spice Mix:
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Chaat Masala
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder Bhuna Jeera Powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Airfryer to 200 C
  • In the airfryer, add the Phool Makhana (fox nuts) without overcrowding it too much
  • Roast it for 5 mins at 170 C, shaking them once midway.
  • Makhana turns crunchy.
  • Trander to a plate.
  • Repeat with the other batch.
  • Transfer all roasted makhana to a bowl.
  • Mix all the spice powders and add half to the roasted makhana
  • Meanwhile toast cashew nuts, curry leaves and saunf (fennel seeds) in lined airfryer basket
  • Roast till cashew is slightly brown and fennel seeds turn aromatic (about 3 mins)
  • The curry leaves will turn powdery.
  • Add the cashew-curry leaf-fennel seeds mixture to the roasted Makhana
  • Add the rest of the spice powder mix, 1.5 tsp of oil
  • Mix well
  • Airfryer Makhana chive is ready
  • Store in an airtight container and use within a week

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