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Fox Nut Snack

A delightful snack featuring crispy roasted lotus seeds mixed with vibrant herbs and spices, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 cups Phool Makhana (lotus seeds, around 100 grams) Lightly roasted
  • cup daliya dal (Roasted Daliya split) Available in Indian grocery stores
  • ¾ cup cilantro Chopped
  • cup mint Chopped
  • 1 inch ginger Fresh, grated
  • 3 to 4 pieces green chilies Spicy Thai green chilies or any spicy variety of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt Or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black salt
  • 1 cup tomato Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup potato Boiled, peeled, and diced into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 cup cucumber Diced into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup onion Finely diced
  • cup roasted peanuts
  • cup bhuna chana (roasted black chana)
  • tablespoons lemon juice For garnishing
  • ½ tablespoon chaat masala
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • ½ cup fine sev (nylon sev) For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly roast the Phool Makhana in a skillet over medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy.
  2. In a blender, combine daliya dal, cilantro, mint, ginger, green chilies, lemon juice, cumin seeds, black pepper powder, regular salt, and black salt. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted Phool Makhana, diced tomatoes, boiled potatoes, cucumber, onions, cilantro, roasted peanuts, and bhuna chana.
  4. Add the blended herb paste, Kashmiri red chili powder, remaining salt, turmeric powder, and ghee. Mix well.
  5. Sprinkle chaat masala, drizzle with lemon juice, and gently toss before serving.
  6. Top with fine sev for extra crunch.

Notes

This Fox Nut Snack is best served fresh but can be prepared in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.