Makhana is not only in sweets and vegetables, but also in making chaat. It can also provide relief in health related problems, such as diabetes. Makhana contains many nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus with antioxidants, which are not only beneficial in diabetes, but also help to maintain overall health. Makhana is a low glycemic food, whose starch is slowly digested, which helps in keeping blood sugar level controlled. If you want to control your sugar level, then here is the recipe of spicy Makhana Chaat.
Material for Makhana Chaat
- 2 cups makhana
- ½ cup peanuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped cucumber
- 1 tbsp green chutney
- 1 tbsp of tamarind chutney
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon chaat masala
Method of making makhana chaat
- First, dry the makhana and peanuts in a pan on low flame. Toss these two until golden and crispy.
- Now add chili powder, salt, chaat masala, chopped onion, chopped tomatoes and chopped cucumber in a small bowl. Mix all the ingredients well.
- Next, add green chutney and tamarind chutney, then mix the roasted makhana and peanuts.
- Garnish the chaat with chopped coriander leaves.
- Add lemon juice to the chaat before serving. If you want to make it more crispy, you can also add salty to it.
Now your makhana licking is ready! Enjoy it as breakfast or snack and enjoy health as well as taste.
